An aristocrat and heir to a modest fortune, he lived mostly off the spoils of his ancestors. A life devoted entirely to himself — no wife, no children. His pastimes included inventing professions for himself, dabbling in philosophy, and meddling in the affairs of others whenever his curiosity was piqued. He was introduced to the xxx xxxxxxx philosophy through his friend xxxxxx xxxxx, and through this school of thought he delved into reflections that gave rise to his xxxxxxx xxxxxxxxx, as well as his xxxxxx xx xxxxxxxxxxx, which he used to attack rivals and make rather controversial observations.

Outgoing and vain, Sabina’s deepest desire is to reclaim her place among Rio’s elite. Having received only a small portion of her father’s inheritance (the largest share went to Cubas) and being married to a xxxxxxx xx xxxxx xx xxxx, she quickly overextended her means, forcing the couple to descend several rungs on the social ladder.

In her youth, she lived a romance xxx xxxx xxxxx. Eventually, however, she ended up marrying xxxx xxxxx, a young politician with a promising career, strong connections, and apparently a steadier, more grounded temperament than her first suitor.

Rubião is a naïve young man from the countryside, born into a humble family. His life changes completely when he becomes the pupil of xxxxxxx xxxxx, not truly believing in his master’s philosophy, yet fully enjoying his new life in the big city. His mentor dies, leaving his fortune to his dog—but as the dog’s new guardian, Rubião ends up receiving the inheritance indirectly.

Behind his tough exterior, Cotrim hides a deeply insecure man. In the past, he lost all his savings to gambling and found himself with no choice but to ask xxx xxxxxxx for help. Not being from a wealthy family, he never felt up to xxxxxx’s level, and to compensate, got himself into countless scrapes trying to get rich.

Father Cabral is a strict priest who demands that his followers adhere rigidly to the rules of his Church. As a child, he lived in an orphanage and was “chosen” by xxxx xxxxx to live in a seminary. Apparently a man of many virtues, it doesn’t take long in conversation to realize that even this priest is no exception to the widespread immorality that plagues the inhabitants of Rio de Janeiro…

A well-known politician, Nevez holds the respected position of Secretary of State. Also desired by xxxxx xxxxx, this title is only one among his many rivalries. Nevez and xxxxx shared a friendly rivalry, disagreeing on nearly everything — including politics. Nevez saw their debates as a way to keep his mind sharp and his career on track.

The perfect example of a music diva, Sophia is a star — and she knows it. She enjoys being the center of attention, but once accustomed to it, she delights in challenging and being challenged by those around her, just for fun. A natural talent, she always stood out, though she lacked technique — until she was discovered by xxxxxx, who refined her gifts like a jeweler shaping a diamond. All done discreetly, since xxxxxx preferred to remain anonymous.

A confident woman with a commanding presence, Capitu always steers the conversation in whichever direction best suits her. Self-assured and firm in her choices, she has no regrets about leaving her career as a xxxxxxx behind to embrace motherhood.

A reserved and taciturn man, Ben prefers to be alone, drowning in sadness and paranoia. He is deeply attached to his wife, xxxxxx, toward whom he feels an intense, possessive jealousy.

Eva is a political activist and leader of the workers’ strike movement. She is the niece of xxxxxx, through whom she met xxxxx, with whom she had a brief relationship that ended abruptly. Today, she dedicates her efforts to her Cause, which has led to a long strike spreading across the city’s industrial zone — a major headache for those in power.

The mild-mannered apothecary is always pleasant with his potential customers, even suggesting products based solely on his analytical gaze. Still, when questioned, he cannot handle xxxxxxx well, exposing his own flaws in the same way he perceives them in others.

A man indifferent to others’ opinions, highly perceptive in business and firm in his convictions. He has always set aside emotional and social matters, valuing profit above all else. Married to famous star xxxxxx xxxxx, whom he met before her rise to fame, back when he was a less ambitious man. His growing hunger for wealth clouded his humanity, leading him to disregard his wife’s achievements — even ignoring the romantic advances of his friend xxxxxx toward her.

A respected and feared figure, Bacamarte is a neurologist and psychiatrist, as well as the administrator and owner of Casa Verde. He runs the institution with an iron fist, imprisoning those whom his own distorted mind deems insane. His obsessive devotion to duty has made him cold, relentless, and indifferent to the feelings of others. Both strong-willed individuals, Bacamarte found plenty of reasons to dislike Brás Cubas — from a xxxxxxxxxx xxxxxxx in common to the newspaper article in xx xxxxx that questioned Bacamarte’s “medieval” methods and how his institution resembled a prison more than a hospital.

Heir to the fortune of an uncle he barely knew, this sudden wealth allowed a poor vagrant to turn his ravings into a respected — though controversial — philosophy. A childhood friend of Cubas, their paths drifted apart as they grew older. Quincas' xxxxxxxxx fascinated Brás Cubas, but trying to apply his principles to Cubas’ political career proved to be a xx xxxxxx…