Stavisky…

A flamboyant financier and impresario whose life blends audacious criminality with political charm. He capably weaves a veneer of legitimacy around fraudulent bonds, using wealth and stagecraft to seduce allies and suppress scrutiny. His contradictions—idealism, greed, and dependency on appearance—drive the web of deception until exposure and death.

Stavisky's glamorous wife, whose beauty is weaponized to attract funds from various backers. She moves within elite circles, financing schemes through charm and social influence. Her role probes how personal allure can be entangled with political and financial scheming.

A doctor within Stavisky's orbit who participates in or witnesses the scheming environment surrounding scams and social circles. He embodies the rational, clinical gaze in a world of glamour and fraud. His presence hints at the normalizing of illicit activity through professional networks.

A police inspector tracking the Stavisky affair and the cross-currents with Trotsky's movements. He embodies law and investigation, balancing skepticism with political realities. His investigations uncover the depths of deceit and the obstacles to accountability.

The visiting exiled leader seeking asylum, a figure who brings international political tension into France. His presence intersects with the domestic scandal and exposes how leftist politics intersect with national concerns. His expulsion marks the shifting geopolitical mood of the period.

A young inventor character in the Stavisky orbit, representing the era's curiosity, innovation, and possibly opportunistic experimentation. His role hints at the broader industrial and technological milieu touched by the corruption and social change. He embodies the restless, aspiring energy of the time.

A court usher representing the procedural side of the Stavisky world—enforcement and the looming reach of authorities. His presence grounds the legal dimensions of the affair, serving as a reminder of law's shadow in the scheme.