Character guide

Allan Quatermain

major

Also known as myself, your, I

The narrator and protagonist, a famous hunter and adventurer in Africa.

Sir Henry Curtis

major

Also known as Curtis, Harry, Harry—‘yer

A strong, loyal English gentleman and Quatermain's close friend and companion.

Mashune

supporting

Also known as thou, thee, thy

A faithful Zulu servant and hunter who accompanies Quatermain on adventures.

Magepa the Buck

supporting

Also known as Magepa, old Magepa, old Magepa the Buck

A swift and clever Zulu warrior known for his speed and cunning.

Pharaoh

supporting

Also known as holloaed Pharaoh

A loyal and intelligent dog who aids Quatermain in hunting and danger.

Macumazahn

supporting

Also known as your

A Zulu name for Quatermain, meaning 'one who gets up early' or 'watcher by night'.

Koos

supporting

A Hottentot servant and tracker who assists Quatermain on hunts.

Lion

minor

Also known as myself

A majestic and dangerous lion encountered by Quatermain in a tale.

Tom

minor

Also known as Accordingly Tom, Handspike Tom, Mr. Tom, Mr. Handspike Tom

A sailor and companion of Quatermain, known for his handiness with a handspike.

Kaptein

minor

Also known as old Kaptein, poor Kaptein

An old Hottentot servant who accompanies Quatermain on his journeys.

Hunter Quatermain

minor

Also known as Quatermain, Here Quatermain

An alternate reference to Allan Quatermain, the famous hunter.

Hans

supporting

Also known as the Hottentot Hans, Accordingly Hans, the Hottentot

A Hottentot servant and tracker, loyal but sometimes comical.

Allan Quatermain

major

Also known as Mr. Allan Quatermain, Mr. Quatermain, old Quatermain, the late Allan Quatermain, old Allan

The legendary hunter and narrator, central to all stories in this collection.

Jim

supporting

Also known as Jim - Jim, poor Jim - Jim, III Jim - Jim Is

A loyal Zulu servant who is tragically killed by a crocodile.

Captain Good

supporting

Also known as Good

A naval officer and friend of Quatermain, known for his monocle and precision.

Poor Hans

minor

Also known as Hans

A Hottentot servant who meets a tragic end during an adventure.

Gita

minor

A young Zulu woman involved in a romantic subplot.

The English

minor

A collective term for English colonists and travelers in Africa.

Cetewayo

minor

Also known as the Prince Cetewayo

A Zulu prince and later king, a historical figure encountered by Quatermain.

The Kaffirs

minor

Also known as Kaffirs

A generic term for indigenous African people in the narrative.

Sinala

minor

Also known as little Sinala

A young Zulu boy who appears in a story of adventure.

Master Harry

minor

A young English boy under Quatermain's care during a journey.

The Zulu

minor

Also known as Zulu

A representative of the Zulu people, often a warrior or servant.

King Solomon

minor

The biblical king referenced in legends of hidden treasure in Africa.

Inkoos

minor

A Zulu term of address meaning 'chief' or 'lord', used for Quatermain.

Pilgrims

minor

A group of travelers on a quest, referenced in a story.