Man, trying to recall the exact cast from 'Malam Para Jahanam' is a bit of a struggle—it's been a hot minute since I read it. If I remember right, the core story revolves around this guy named Aris, a kind of everyman who gets dragged into a supernaturally-charged night of absolute terror. He's paired with Maya, who's more skeptical and practical, which creates a lot of the initial tension. Then there's this ominous, almost spectral figure, Pak De, who seems to know way more about the cursed night than he lets on. The dynamic is mostly Aris and Maya trying to survive the night while uncovering why these vengeful spirits are after them, with Pak De serving as a cryptic guide or maybe even a manipulator.
Honestly, the characters aren't super deep in a literary sense; they're more like vehicles for the horror and the plot's relentless pace. You get some flashbacks to a tragic event in the past that ties them all together, which adds a layer of motive beyond just running from ghosts. I vaguely recall a couple other victims thrown into the mix, like a cynical journalist and a nervous student, but their roles felt more like canon fodder to up the body count. The real 'character,' in a way, is the cursed night itself—the oppressive atmosphere and the ticking clock until dawn.