Captain Blood · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Captain Blood by Rafael Sabatini.
Captain Peter Blood
major
Also known as Captain Blood, Peter Blood, Mr. Blood, Dr. Blood, Governor Blood
A physician turned pirate, later Governor of Jamaica; witty and resourceful protagonist.
Jeremy Pitt
supporting
Also known as Jeremiah Pitt, Pitt, Master Pitt, Mr. Pitt, Viscount Pitt
Blood's loyal friend and fellow escapee from Barbados; a skilled seaman.
Lord Julian Wade
supporting
Also known as Julian Wade
An English nobleman and spy sent to observe Blood; later becomes an ally.
Colonel Bishop
supporting
Also known as Tom Bishop, Colonel, the Colonel
Blood's nemesis, a brutal plantation owner and later governor of Jamaica.
Arabella Bishop
supporting
Also known as Miss Arabella Bishop, Miss Bishop, Miss Arabella
Colonel Bishop's niece; a spirited woman who becomes Blood's love interest.
Captain Levasseur
supporting
Also known as Levasseur
A French pirate captain; rival and occasional ally to Blood.
M. le Baron de Rivarol
supporting
Also known as de Rivarol, Rivarol, the Baron
A French nobleman and naval commander; antagonist to Blood.
Don Diego de Espinosa y Valdez
supporting
Also known as Don Diego, Diego, young Espinosa
A proud Spanish nobleman captured by Blood; father of Don Esteban.
Wolverstone
supporting
Also known as Old Wolverstone, the Old Wolf, Captain Wolverstone
A one-eyed giant and Blood's trusted lieutenant; a former rebel.
Nathaniel Hagthorpe
supporting
Also known as Hagthorpe, Captain Hagthorpe
A gentleman pirate and captain of the Elizabeth; loyal to Blood.
Don Miguel de Espinosa
supporting
Also known as Don Miguel, the Admiral, old Don Miguel
Spanish admiral and father of Don Diego; vengeful and hot-tempered.
Cahusac
minor
Also known as Cahusac
A French pirate serving under Levasseur; treacherous and greedy.
Mr. James Nuttall
minor
Also known as Nuttall, Mr. Nuttall
A merchant and pirate; one of Blood's crew.
Mademoiselle d'Ogeron
minor
Also known as Mademoiselle, mademoiselle
Daughter of the French governor of Tortuga; courted by Levasseur.
M. d'Ogeron
minor
Also known as de Cussy, M. de Cussy
French governor of Tortuga; a shrewd and diplomatic figure.
Ogle
minor
Also known as Ogle
A pirate in Blood's crew; known for his resolute nature.
Don Esteban de Espinosa
minor
Also known as Don Esteban, Esteban, young Espinosa
Son of Don Diego; a Spanish officer seeking revenge on Blood.
Major Mallard
minor
Also known as Mallard
A fellow prisoner and friend of Blood in Barbados.
Admiral van der Kuylen
minor
Also known as van der Kuylen, Van der Kuylen
Dutch admiral who interacts with Blood during naval engagements.
Captain Calverley
minor
Also known as Calverley
An English naval captain; antagonist to Blood.
Lord Willoughby
minor
Also known as Willoughby
English colonial governor; briefly appears in negotiations.
Dr. Whacker
minor
Also known as Whacker
A physician and fellow prisoner in Barbados.
Kent
minor
Also known as Kent
A pirate in Blood's crew; minor role.
Captain Hobart
minor
Also known as Hobart
An English naval officer; antagonist to Blood.
Governor Steed
minor
Also known as Steed
Governor of a Caribbean colony; interacts with Blood.
Lord Jeffreys
minor
Also known as Jeffreys
The infamous 'Bloody Assizes' judge; historical figure in the story.
Lord Gildoy
minor
Also known as Gildoy
A condemned rebel; Blood helps him escape.
Lord Sunderland
minor
Also known as Sunderland
English statesman; sends messages to Blood.
Nicholas Dyke
minor
Also known as Dyke
A pirate in Blood's crew; minor role.
William Bishop
minor
Also known as William
Colonel Bishop's brother; a minor character.
King Monmouth
minor
Also known as Monmouth, the handsome Monmouth
Rebel leader and claimant to the English throne; historical figure.
Don Pedro Sangre
minor
Also known as Pedro, Don Pedro
Spanish captain of the Cinco Llagas; antagonist.
Captain Gardner
minor
Also known as Gardner
An English naval officer; minor antagonist.
Yberville
minor
Also known as the experienced Yberville
A French naval officer; ally to Blood.
Henri d'Ogeron
minor
Also known as Henri, young d'Ogeron, D'Ogeron
Son of the governor of Tortuga; minor role.
Benjamin
minor
Also known as Benjamin
A servant or crew member; minor role.
Hayton
minor
Also known as Hayton
A pirate in Blood's crew; minor role.
Mrs. Baynes
minor
Also known as Baynes
Wife of Andrew Baynes; a minor character.
Mary Traill
minor
Also known as Mary, Miss Traill
A young woman rescued by Blood; minor role.
Henry Morgan
minor
Also known as Morgan
Famous historical pirate; mentioned as a former governor.
Mrs. Barlow
minor
Also known as Mrs. Barlow
A woman in Blood's past; minor role.
Mr. Pollexfen
minor
Also known as Mr. Pollexfen
A merchant involved in the slave trade; minor role.
Andrew Baynes
minor
Also known as Baynes, Master Baynes
A fellow prisoner in Barbados; minor role.
Lord Feversham
minor
Also known as Feversham
English general; historical figure mentioned in the narrative.
Colonel Kirke
minor
Also known as Kirke, the bloodthirsty Colonel Kirke
English colonel known for brutality; historical figure.
Lord Grey
minor
Also known as Grey
Rebel lord; minor historical figure in the story.
