John Monad
Played by: Austin Nichols
A mysterious person, seemingly mentally disabled, who often repeats what he has already heard or what people are thinking, and can manifest requested objects through his pockets.
- Meaningful Name: The name Monad refers to a philosophical concept relating to the oneness of all things
Mitch Yost
Played by: Bruce Greenwood
A former professional surfer whose career ended when he sustained a knee injury. He co-owns a surf shop with his wife, Cissy.
- Good Old Ways: He believes that competitions and promotors have ruined surfing.
- Supernatural-Proof Father: Subverted; he's the first person in the family to have strange things happen to him.
Cissy Yost
Played by: Rebecca De Mornay
Mitch's stubborn wife and co-owner of the surf shop. Mother of Butchie and grandmother of Shaun.
