# A Bid for Fortune — Character guide

> Key figures in A Bid for Fortune by Guy Boothby.

- [Unknown Narrator](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/characters/unknown_narrator.md): First-person narrator and focal character, a young Englishman traveling to Australia.
- [Dr. Nikola](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/characters/dr_nikola.md): Mysterious and sinister mastermind who manipulates events from behind the scenes.
- [Richard Hatteras](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/characters/richard_hatteras.md): Adventurous young man from Thursday Island, central to the plot's mystery.
- [Lord Beckenham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/characters/lord_beckenham.md): Eccentric nobleman who becomes entangled in Nikola's schemes.
- [Prendergast](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/characters/prendergast.md): Duplicitous tutor and servant of Lord Beckenham, secretly working for Nikola.
- [Phyllis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/characters/phyllis.md): Young woman connected to the Hatteras family, a love interest.
- [Miss Wetherell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/characters/miss_wetherell.md): Lord Beckenham's daughter, involved in the unfolding events.
- [Mr. Mathew Draper](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/characters/mr_mathew_draper.md): A shady associate of Dr. Nikola's criminal network.
- [China Pete](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/characters/china_pete.md): A Chinese criminal working for Dr. Nikola.
- [Mr. Matchem](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/characters/mr_matchem.md): A detective or police official investigating the case.
- [McMurtough](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/characters/mcmurtough.md): A sailor or ship's officer encountered during the voyage.
- [Eastover](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/characters/eastover.md): A minor character met in London or Sydney.
- [James Dymoke Hatteras](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/characters/james_dymoke_hatteras.md): Relative of Richard Hatteras, possibly his father or uncle.
- [Jim Percival](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/characters/jim_percival.md): A friend or acquaintance of the narrator.
- [Mr. Thompson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/characters/mr_thompson.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or official.
- [Dawson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/characters/dawson.md): A crew member or associate on the voyage.
- [Podgers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/characters/podgers.md): A servant or minor functionary in the story.
- [Sir William Hatteras](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/characters/sir_william_hatteras.md): A distinguished relative of Richard Hatteras.
- [Ah Chong](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/characters/ah_chong.md): A Chinese servant or associate of Dr. Nikola.
- [Lord Amberley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/characters/lord_amberley.md): A nobleman mentioned in passing, possibly a victim of Nikola.
- [Mr. Inspector](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/characters/mr_inspector.md): A police inspector investigating the crimes.
- [Maxwell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/characters/maxwell.md): An auctioneer or businessman involved in a key scene.
- [Miss Tiffins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/characters/miss_tiffins.md): A minor female character, possibly a governess or companion.
- [Gwendoline](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/characters/gwendoline.md): A young woman briefly appearing in the narrative.
- [Old Donald Maclean](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/characters/old_donald_maclean.md): An elderly Scottish character encountered in Australia.
- [Miss Thompson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/characters/miss_thompson.md): A minor female character, possibly a relative of Mr. Thompson.
- [Sally](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/characters/sally.md): An elderly servant or relative in the Hatteras household.
- [Mrs. Mayford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_bid_for_fortune_se/characters/mrs_mayford.md): A landlady or housekeeper with a brief appearance.

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