There might be a guide - like character. In many such stories, there is someone who seems to know more about the dark wood and helps the main character navigate through it, whether it's a wise old man or a mysterious stranger.
I'm not sure specifically as I haven't read the exact 'in the dark wood novel'. But generally, there could be a protagonist who is likely a lost or confused individual trying to find their way in the woods.
Perhaps there is an antagonist as well. It could be a creature or a person who is trying to stop the main character from achieving their goal in the dark wood, creating conflict in the story.
Since I have no knowledge about this story, it might have a brave explorer as one of the main characters. Maybe there's also a wise old hermit living in the wood who helps or hinders the main character's journey.
Since I haven't read the 'dark wood circus novel', I can't say for sure. But it might have circus performers like acrobats, clowns, or ringmasters as main characters.
I'm not entirely sure as the details about this specific story are not widely known to me. But typically in such a story, there might be a child protagonist who is brave enough to enter the dark wood. There could also be some friendly animal characters that help the child along the way.
I don't have specific information on this story, so I can't say for sure who the main characters are. It could be some of the well - known Vocaloid characters like Hatsune Miku or others adapted to fit the circus setting.
I don't know for sure as I haven't read it. But typically in a story set in the woods, there could be a young adventurer as a main character, someone who is curious and brave.
In 'Norwegian Wood', Toru Watanabe is the central character. He is a young man trying to understand his feelings and place in the world. Naoko is another important character. She has a complex personality and struggles with mental health problems. Midori is also a main character. She is a vibrant and lively girl who has a relationship with Toru. These three characters play significant roles in driving the story forward.
I'm not certain as the title 'in a dark wood' isn't specific enough to identify a single author. There could be many indie authors or even lesser - known works with this title.
The main theme could be about self - discovery. In many novels set in a 'dark wood' setting, characters often find themselves in a situation where they are forced to look inward and figure out who they really are.
Since I haven't read the novel, I can't say for sure who the main characters are.
I don't know since I haven't read the book. But usually, in a novel with gods as part of the title, there might be some characters who are believers or followers of these gods.