Melos, a shepherd arrested for conspiracy against King Dionysius—portrayed as innocent in the 1981 anime—who secures a three-day release to attend his sister’s wedding by leaving his friend as collateral. Selinuntius, alternately called Serinentius, serves as that hostage, accepting execution if Melos delays. King Dionysius, the distrustful tyrant ruler of Syracuse, orders the executions. Clea, also known as Clair, is Melos’ sister and the wedding’s bride. Minor figures include Pipor, Calippus, and Queen Phryne. Sarantis remains absent from all cited character lists, plot summaries, cast details, and production records.