# A Personal Record — Character guide

> Key figures in A Personal Record by Joseph Conrad.

- [Narrator](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_personal_record_se/characters/narrator.md): The first-person narrator, a sea captain and writer reflecting on his life and literary career.
- [Almayer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_personal_record_se/characters/almayer.md): A trader in the Malay Archipelago, central to the narrator's early sea experiences.
- [Nicholas B.](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_personal_record_se/characters/nicholas_b.md): A shipmaster and friend of the narrator, known for his kindness and tragic fate.
- [Jacques](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_personal_record_se/characters/jacques.md): A French sailor and acquaintance of the narrator, often discussed in maritime contexts.
- [Captain Froud](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_personal_record_se/characters/captain_froud.md): A ship captain and associate of the narrator, involved in maritime affairs.
- [Mr. Hugh Clifford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_personal_record_se/characters/mr_hugh_clifford.md): A colonial administrator and writer, mentioned in the narrator's literary circle.
- [Madame Delestang](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_personal_record_se/characters/madame_delestang.md): A French woman encountered by the narrator during his travels.
- [Solary](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_personal_record_se/characters/solary.md): A friendly local figure in the narrator's maritime recollections.
- [The Officer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_personal_record_se/characters/the_officer.md): An unnamed officer serving on a ship, part of the narrator's crew.
- [The Servant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_personal_record_se/characters/the_servant.md): A household servant in the narrator's recollections.
- [Our Master](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_personal_record_se/characters/our_master.md): A shipmaster referred to collectively by the crew.
- [Mr. T. B.](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_personal_record_se/characters/mr_t_b.md): A business associate of the narrator, involved in shipping matters.
- [Secretary of the London Shipmasters' Society](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_personal_record_se/characters/secretary_london_shipmasters.md): An official figure in the maritime community known to the narrator.
- [The Captain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_personal_record_se/characters/the_captain.md): An unnamed captain commanding a vessel in the narrator's stories.
- [Parish Priests of the Greek Church](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_personal_record_se/characters/parish_priests_greek_church.md): Clergymen encountered by the narrator in foreign ports.
- [Police Captain of the District](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_personal_record_se/characters/police_captain_district.md): A local law enforcement officer in the narrator's travels.
- [Mr. W. W. Jacobs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_personal_record_se/characters/mr_w_w_jacobs.md): A fellow writer and acquaintance of the narrator.
- [The Good Paramor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_personal_record_se/characters/good_paramor.md): A benevolent figure mentioned in the narrator's reminiscences.
- [Durand](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_personal_record_se/characters/durand.md): A person briefly referenced in the narrator's maritime past.
- [Joseph Conrad](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_personal_record_se/characters/joseph_conrad.md): The author himself, appearing as a self-referential character in the memoir.
- [Emperor Napoleon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_personal_record_se/characters/emperor_napoleon.md): The French emperor, mentioned as a historical allusion in the narrative.
- [Anthony Trollope](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/a_personal_record_se/characters/anthony_trollope.md): The Victorian novelist, referenced in the narrator's literary discussions.

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