Who are the main characters in 'the old curiosity shop story'?

The main plot often involves the old curiosity shop itself and the characters associated with it. There's usually a sense of mystery and charm around the shop and the items it contains. It might involve the shopkeeper and their relationship with customers or the secrets that the shop holds.

There might be the shop owner, customers, and maybe a clock repairer.

I'm not sure specifically as the name doesn't give much away. But usually, there would be a male and a female lead.

The pets themselves could be the main characters. For instance, there could be a particularly charming parrot that loves to talk to customers, or a wise old tortoise that has been in the shop for a long time and has seen many things. There might also be a group of kittens that are always getting into mischief and are loved by everyone who comes to the shop.

There could be a whole host of characters. Besides the obvious pawnbroker and customers, there might be a sidekick of the pawnbroker, like an assistant who helps with the appraisals. There could also be a character who has a vendetta against the pawn shop, perhaps someone who feels they were cheated in a past transaction. Or a nosy neighbor who is always spying on the comings and goings at the pawn shop.

I don't know since I haven't read it. Maybe there's a weapon smith as one of the main characters.

The main characters include Seymour, a young and somewhat naive florist. He is the one who discovers and nurtures the mysterious plant. Audrey, a sweet girl who works with Seymour and is the object of his affection. And Audrey II, the plant which is not only a character but also the main antagonist in the story. It has a personality of its own and constantly demands to be fed, driving the whole story forward with its bloodthirsty nature.

There could be the pet shop owner as a main character. He or she is likely the one making decisions about the 'free' aspect in the pet shop.

Often, there is a shopkeeper who is a key character. He or she knows all about the magical items in the shop and guides the customers. There might also be a young and curious customer who enters the shop.

Customers can also be main characters in 'little shop stories'. Their interactions with the shopkeepers, what they buy, and how they influence the shop's atmosphere are important parts of the tales. For example, a regular customer who always gives good advice to the shopkeeper on how to improve the store layout.