The Tommyknockers

A Western fiction writer who battles writer's block and becomes entangled in the artifact's influence. She drives the unearthing of the alien object and grapples with the ethical implications of her own creativity. Her realization of harming Davey marks a turning point in her arc.

Bobbi's boyfriend and a poet who is a recovering alcoholic, initially not writing. He adapts to the town's strange energy and fights to protect Bobbi and Davey, ultimately sacrificing himself to stop the ship.

Davey and Marie's father, who becomes increasingly consumed by the town's inventions and life-energy drain. His obsession contributes to the town's decay as the artifact's influence intensifies.

The town sheriff who leads the search for Davey and navigates the community through the upheaval caused by the artifact. She embodies authority trying to maintain order amid escalating strange events.

The Brown family boy who disappears as the alien influence grows. His absence drives the emotional core of the story and motivates Bobbi and Gard to confront the artifact.

A grandfather figure who researches Haven's history and the pattern of inexplicable tragedies linked to the area. He acts as a guide to the town's hidden past and the artifact's implications.

A resident who becomes increasingly unstable as the artifact's influence spreads. Her deteriorating state reflects the personal toll of the town's transformation.