# A Hazard of New Fortunes — Character guide

> Key figures in A Hazard of New Fortunes by William Dean Howells.

- [Angus Beaton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_hazard_of_new_fortunes_se/characters/beaton.md): A proud, talented artist and illustrator with a volatile temper.
- [Basil March](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_hazard_of_new_fortunes_se/characters/march.md): A middle-aged literary man who moves to New York to edit a magazine.
- [Mrs. March](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_hazard_of_new_fortunes_se/characters/mrs_march.md): Basil March's practical and observant wife.
- [Fulkerson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_hazard_of_new_fortunes_se/characters/fulkerson.md): An energetic, optimistic magazine promoter and friend to March.
- [Mr. Dryfoos](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_hazard_of_new_fortunes_se/characters/dryfoos.md): A wealthy, conservative natural gas magnate who funds the magazine.
- [Mr. Lindau](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_hazard_of_new_fortunes_se/characters/lindau.md): An elderly, radical German socialist and March's former tutor.
- [Conrad Dryfoos](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_hazard_of_new_fortunes_se/characters/conrad_dryfoos.md): The idealistic, religious son of Mr. Dryfoos.
- [Christine Dryfoos](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_hazard_of_new_fortunes_se/characters/christine_dryfoos.md): The proud, haughty elder daughter of Mr. Dryfoos.
- [Mela Dryfoos](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_hazard_of_new_fortunes_se/characters/mela_dryfoos.md): The younger, more frivolous daughter of Mr. Dryfoos.
- [Alma Leighton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_hazard_of_new_fortunes_se/characters/alma_leighton.md): A talented young art student and friend of the Marches.
- [Margaret Vance](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_hazard_of_new_fortunes_se/characters/margaret_vance.md): A wealthy, philanthropic young woman who becomes a nun.
- [Mrs. Mandel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_hazard_of_new_fortunes_se/characters/mrs_mandel.md): The Dryfooses' refined, socially-ambitious housekeeper.
- [Miss Woodburn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_hazard_of_new_fortunes_se/characters/miss_woodburn.md): A charming Southern belle, daughter of Colonel Woodburn.
- [Mrs. Leighton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_hazard_of_new_fortunes_se/characters/mrs_leighton.md): Alma's mother, a widow who takes in boarders.
- [Colonel Woodburn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_hazard_of_new_fortunes_se/characters/colonel_woodburn.md): A proud, impoverished Southern gentleman with old-fashioned views.
- [Mr. Wetmore](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_hazard_of_new_fortunes_se/characters/mr_wetmore.md): An artist friend of Beaton and the Leightons.
- [Mr. Kendricks](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_hazard_of_new_fortunes_se/characters/kendricks.md): A young writer and contributor to the magazine.
- [Mrs. Grosvenor Green](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_hazard_of_new_fortunes_se/characters/mrs_grosvenor_green.md): A fashionable acquaintance of the Marches with ornate taste.
- [Tom](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_hazard_of_new_fortunes_se/characters/tom.md): A young man, possibly a servant or minor acquaintance.
- [Jacob](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_hazard_of_new_fortunes_se/characters/jacob.md): A servant or workman mentioned in passing.
- [Frescobaldi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_hazard_of_new_fortunes_se/characters/frescobaldi.md): An Italian musician or singer mentioned briefly.
- [Maroni](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_hazard_of_new_fortunes_se/characters/maroni.md): An Italian restaurateur or character in a minor scene.
- [Mr. Hubbell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_hazard_of_new_fortunes_se/characters/mr_hubbell.md): A minor acquaintance or business contact.
- [Mike](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_hazard_of_new_fortunes_se/characters/mike.md): A servant or laborer mentioned in passing.
- [Humphrey Williams](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_hazard_of_new_fortunes_se/characters/humphrey_williams.md): A minor character, possibly a clerk or acquaintance.
- [Maxwell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_hazard_of_new_fortunes_se/characters/maxwell.md): A minor character, possibly a journalist or worker.
- [Watkins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_hazard_of_new_fortunes_se/characters/watkins.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or tradesman.
- [Liz'beth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_hazard_of_new_fortunes_se/characters/lizbeth.md): A servant or maid in the Dryfoos household.
- [Moffitt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_hazard_of_new_fortunes_se/characters/moffitt.md): A minor character, possibly a business associate.
- [Bevans](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_hazard_of_new_fortunes_se/characters/bevans.md): A minor character, possibly a doctor or acquaintance.
- [Sheney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_hazard_of_new_fortunes_se/characters/sheney.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or worker.

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