# Allan Quatermain Stories — Character guide

> Key figures in Allan Quatermain Stories by H. Rider Haggard.

- [Allan Quatermain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/allan_quatermain_stories_se/characters/unknown_narrator.md): The narrator and protagonist, a famous hunter and adventurer in Africa.
- [Sir Henry Curtis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/allan_quatermain_stories_se/characters/sir_henry_curtis.md): A strong, loyal English gentleman and Quatermain's close friend and companion.
- [Mashune](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/allan_quatermain_stories_se/characters/mashune.md): A faithful Zulu servant and hunter who accompanies Quatermain on adventures.
- [Magepa the Buck](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/allan_quatermain_stories_se/characters/magepa_the_buck.md): A swift and clever Zulu warrior known for his speed and cunning.
- [Pharaoh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/allan_quatermain_stories_se/characters/pharaoh.md): A loyal and intelligent dog who aids Quatermain in hunting and danger.
- [Macumazahn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/allan_quatermain_stories_se/characters/macumazahn.md): A Zulu name for Quatermain, meaning 'one who gets up early' or 'watcher by night'.
- [Koos](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/allan_quatermain_stories_se/characters/koos.md): A Hottentot servant and tracker who assists Quatermain on hunts.
- [Lion](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/allan_quatermain_stories_se/characters/lion.md): A majestic and dangerous lion encountered by Quatermain in a tale.
- [Tom](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/allan_quatermain_stories_se/characters/tom.md): A sailor and companion of Quatermain, known for his handiness with a handspike.
- [Kaptein](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/allan_quatermain_stories_se/characters/kaptein.md): An old Hottentot servant who accompanies Quatermain on his journeys.
- [Hunter Quatermain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/allan_quatermain_stories_se/characters/hunter_quatermain.md): An alternate reference to Allan Quatermain, the famous hunter.
- [Hans](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/allan_quatermain_stories_se/characters/hans.md): A Hottentot servant and tracker, loyal but sometimes comical.
- [Allan Quatermain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/allan_quatermain_stories_se/characters/allan_quatermain.md): The legendary hunter and narrator, central to all stories in this collection.
- [Jim](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/allan_quatermain_stories_se/characters/jim.md): A loyal Zulu servant who is tragically killed by a crocodile.
- [Captain Good](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/allan_quatermain_stories_se/characters/captain_good.md): A naval officer and friend of Quatermain, known for his monocle and precision.
- [Poor Hans](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/allan_quatermain_stories_se/characters/poor_hans.md): A Hottentot servant who meets a tragic end during an adventure.
- [Gita](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/allan_quatermain_stories_se/characters/gita.md): A young Zulu woman involved in a romantic subplot.
- [The English](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/allan_quatermain_stories_se/characters/the_english.md): A collective term for English colonists and travelers in Africa.
- [Cetewayo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/allan_quatermain_stories_se/characters/cetewayo.md): A Zulu prince and later king, a historical figure encountered by Quatermain.
- [The Kaffirs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/allan_quatermain_stories_se/characters/the_kaffirs.md): A generic term for indigenous African people in the narrative.
- [Sinala](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/allan_quatermain_stories_se/characters/sinala.md): A young Zulu boy who appears in a story of adventure.
- [Master Harry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/allan_quatermain_stories_se/characters/master_harry.md): A young English boy under Quatermain's care during a journey.
- [The Zulu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/allan_quatermain_stories_se/characters/the_zulu.md): A representative of the Zulu people, often a warrior or servant.
- [King Solomon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/allan_quatermain_stories_se/characters/king_solomon.md): The biblical king referenced in legends of hidden treasure in Africa.
- [Inkoos](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/allan_quatermain_stories_se/characters/inkoos.md): A Zulu term of address meaning 'chief' or 'lord', used for Quatermain.
- [Pilgrims](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/allan_quatermain_stories_se/characters/pilgrims.md): A group of travelers on a quest, referenced in a story.

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