Vanessa

A misfit student who inherits a vast estate after her uncle's death. She travels from a Bavarian convent to Hong Kong to claim the fortune, navigating love, power, and danger. Her arc centers on autonomy, resilience, and the struggle to control wealth appropriated from others.

A plantation administrator who claims to be Vanessa's cousin and attempts to seize the estate's wealth. He uses jealousy and manipulation, ultimately facing resistance from Vanessa and the court. His attraction to Vanessa is tangled with greed and danger.

A wealthy and powerful husband figure who pressures Vanessa and others. He drugs and assaults Vanessa, illustrating how authority can be abused in intimate settings. His actions catalyze Vanessa's decision to maintain control of her fortune.

Niece of Vanessa's uncle's attorney, Richard's closest ally. She suspects magic and enlists Bandor's help to protect Vanessa. Jackie represents loyalty and courage in the face of conspiracies surrounding the estate.

Cle is married to Major Kenneth Cooper and engages in extramarital affairs to push him toward divorce. Her actions reveal the social pressures and desperate maneuvers around marriage, wealth, and independence.

A taxi driver revealed to be a magician who helps counter Tai-Neh's magic. He becomes a crucial ally for Vanessa, blending street-smarts with mystical tricks.

A servant who loves Adrian and uses sympathetic magic to torment Vanessa. Her jealousy triggers a magical struggle that tests the limits of power and protection for the heroine.

The attorney friend of Richard who acts as the legal ally to Vanessa and suspects the schemes around the will. He plays a key role in guiding Vanessa through the court and estate disputes.

A powerful colonial official who moves in the upper echelons of Hong Kong society. His presence underscores the intersection of law, politics, and wealth in Vanessa's journey.