Cico The mysterious friend of Antonio who takes him to the hidden pond where the golden carp lives. He tells Antonio the prophecy of the golden carp and the story of the mermaid at the Hidden Lakes. He is also one of the magic people. Like Ultima, he has clear, bright eyes.
León Márez The first child of Gabriel and María Márez. He returns from WWII with the "sickness." He moves to Las Vegas, New Mexico, with his brother Eugene and later moves to Santa Fe with him and their brother Andrew.
Andrew "Andy" Márez The second child of Gabriel and María Márez. He returns from the war and stays behind when the other brothers leave for Las Vegas. Later, when the brothers return, he leaves with them for Santa Fe. Antonio has a special relationship with him, which changes when Antonio witnesses Andrew's failure to perceive the urgency of a call for help by Narciso.
Eugene "Gene" Márez The third child of Gabriel and María Márez. He also returns from the war and leaves with León to seek their fortune in nearby towns.
Deborah Márez The fourth child of Gabriel and María Márez. Deborah has been in school for two years and now speaks only English.
Theresa Márez The fifth child of Gabriel and María Márez. Theresa is learning English from Deborah.
Lupito The World War II veteran who becomes deranged and shoots and kills the sheriff. He is shot and killed in the river near the Márez home.
Narciso The friend of Gabriel Márez who tries to warn Ultima that Tenorio is out to do her harm. He is shot and killed by Tenorio as he is on his way to the Márez house to warn Ultima. He is one of the magic people.
