Street figure who appears dead but is revived by Sun’s nourishment

Accuses Klara of greed, later moved to front alcove, interacts with a teenage buyer

Teenage girl who repeatedly promises to take Klara home, eventually purchases her

High‑ranking office worker, assesses Klara before buying

Narrator and main AF, observes Sun, window, interacts with many customers

Oversees store positions, guides Klara, comments on children’s behavior, facilitates sales

Klara’s companion AF, shares window turn, later sold

Young customer who briefly holds Klara’s hand and tries to buy a B3

High‑ranking office worker accompanying his daughter

New B3 model placed in front alcove during Josie’s final visit

Melania is the housekeeper in Josie’s home who repeatedly moves items, reprimands Klara, and controls access to the kitchen and outings.

Adult guest who greets Rick at the interaction meeting.

Rick is a teenage neighbor who controls machine birds and becomes the focus of the interaction meeting.

Sal is Josie’s older sister, mentioned in photographs and revealed to have died from illness.

Adult guest who argues with the Mother about the children’s behavior during the meeting.

Rick's mother, warns Klara about Mr Capaldi and mentions a secret weapon to help Rick enter Atlas Brookings

Portrait artist who will photograph Josie and is interested in AFs

First appearance as daily visiting doctor with a serious demeanor, arguing with the Mother about hospitalising Josie.

Father makes a single, rule‑breaking visit to the house and expresses opinions on Josie’s college choices.

New Housekeeper replaces Melania, moves futons for visitors, and handles household tasks during Josie’s final weeks.