Character guide

Diamond

major

Also known as little Diamond, old Diamond, young Diamond, big Diamond, boy Diamond, Master Diamond, XIV Old Diamond, XIII The Seaside Diamond, XVI Diamond, XX Diamond

A gentle, imaginative boy who befriends the North Wind and travels with her.

North Wind

major

Also known as Miss North Wind, dear North Wind, Wind, Lady North Wind, Mr. North Wind, Mister North Wind

A powerful, mysterious wind spirit who takes Diamond on magical journeys.

Nanny

supporting

Also known as Queen Anne

A poor girl who becomes Diamond's friend and later works at a hospital.

Joseph

supporting

Also known as Joe

Diamond's father, a kind but struggling cabman.

Mr. Raymond

supporting

Also known as Meantime Mr. Raymond, Presently Mr. Raymond, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond, Mrs. Raymond

A wealthy gentleman who befriends Diamond and helps his family.

Ruby

supporting

Also known as XXIX Ruby

A proud, sickly boy Diamond meets at the hospital.

Miss Coleman

supporting

A kind woman who helps care for Diamond and teaches him.

Mr. Evans

minor

A friend of the family who assists Diamond's father.

Mr. Coleman

minor

Miss Coleman's father, a supportive figure in Diamond's life.

Jim

minor

Also known as cripple Jim, Poor Jim

A disabled man who works with horses and befriends Diamond.

Old Sal

minor

Also known as Sal

An elderly woman who cares for Nanny.

Birdie Brown

minor

Also known as Sang Birdie Brown

A cheerful child Diamond meets at the seaside.

Mrs. Coleman

minor

Miss Coleman's mother, a gentle presence in Diamond's world.

Mr. Stonecrop

minor

Also known as Stonecrop

A harsh man who employs Diamond's father briefly.

Jack

minor

A boy who works with horses and interacts with Diamond.

Mrs. Crump

minor

A housekeeper who looks after Diamond's family.

Martha

minor

A servant in the Raymond household.

Little Daylight

minor

Also known as Daylight

A princess cursed to sleep by day and wake by night.

Grannie

minor

An elderly woman who tells stories to the children.

Kilmeny

minor

A mysterious girl from a story within the book.

Father

minor

Diamond's father, also called Joseph.

Mother

minor

Diamond's mother, a loving and caring parent.

Durante

minor

A character from a story told by Mr. Raymond.

Princess Daylight

minor

Also known as Princess Daylight

Another name for Little Daylight in the fairy tale.

Dulcimer

minor

A character from a story within the book.

South Wind

minor

A wind spirit mentioned in relation to North Wind.

Mr. Dyves

minor

A man who briefly employs Diamond's father.