# Captain Blood — Character guide

> Key figures in Captain Blood by Rafael Sabatini.

- [Captain Peter Blood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_blood_se/characters/captain_peter_blood.md): A physician turned pirate, later Governor of Jamaica; witty and resourceful protagonist.
- [Jeremy Pitt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_blood_se/characters/jeremy_pitt.md): Blood's loyal friend and fellow escapee from Barbados; a skilled seaman.
- [Lord Julian Wade](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_blood_se/characters/lord_julian_wade.md): An English nobleman and spy sent to observe Blood; later becomes an ally.
- [Colonel Bishop](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_blood_se/characters/colonel_bishop.md): Blood's nemesis, a brutal plantation owner and later governor of Jamaica.
- [Arabella Bishop](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_blood_se/characters/arabella_bishop.md): Colonel Bishop's niece; a spirited woman who becomes Blood's love interest.
- [Captain Levasseur](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_blood_se/characters/levasseur.md): A French pirate captain; rival and occasional ally to Blood.
- [M. le Baron de Rivarol](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_blood_se/characters/m_de_rivarol.md): A French nobleman and naval commander; antagonist to Blood.
- [Don Diego de Espinosa y Valdez](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_blood_se/characters/don_diego_de_espinosa.md): A proud Spanish nobleman captured by Blood; father of Don Esteban.
- [Wolverstone](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_blood_se/characters/wolverstone.md): A one-eyed giant and Blood's trusted lieutenant; a former rebel.
- [Nathaniel Hagthorpe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_blood_se/characters/hagthorpe.md): A gentleman pirate and captain of the Elizabeth; loyal to Blood.
- [Don Miguel de Espinosa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_blood_se/characters/don_miguel_de_espinosa.md): Spanish admiral and father of Don Diego; vengeful and hot-tempered.
- [Cahusac](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_blood_se/characters/cahusac.md): A French pirate serving under Levasseur; treacherous and greedy.
- [Mr. James Nuttall](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_blood_se/characters/nuttall.md): A merchant and pirate; one of Blood's crew.
- [Mademoiselle d'Ogeron](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_blood_se/characters/mademoiselle_d_ogeron.md): Daughter of the French governor of Tortuga; courted by Levasseur.
- [M. d'Ogeron](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_blood_se/characters/m_d_ogeron.md): French governor of Tortuga; a shrewd and diplomatic figure.
- [Ogle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_blood_se/characters/ogle.md): A pirate in Blood's crew; known for his resolute nature.
- [Don Esteban de Espinosa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_blood_se/characters/don_esteban_de_espinosa.md): Son of Don Diego; a Spanish officer seeking revenge on Blood.
- [Major Mallard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_blood_se/characters/major_mallard.md): A fellow prisoner and friend of Blood in Barbados.
- [Admiral van der Kuylen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_blood_se/characters/admiral_van_der_kuylen.md): Dutch admiral who interacts with Blood during naval engagements.
- [Captain Calverley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_blood_se/characters/calverley.md): An English naval captain; antagonist to Blood.
- [Lord Willoughby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_blood_se/characters/lord_willoughby.md): English colonial governor; briefly appears in negotiations.
- [Dr. Whacker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_blood_se/characters/whacker.md): A physician and fellow prisoner in Barbados.
- [Captain Hobart](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_blood_se/characters/captain_hobart.md): An English naval officer; antagonist to Blood.
- [Governor Steed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_blood_se/characters/governor_steed.md): Governor of a Caribbean colony; interacts with Blood.
- [Lord Jeffreys](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_blood_se/characters/lord_jeffreys.md): The infamous 'Bloody Assizes' judge; historical figure in the story.
- [Lord Gildoy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_blood_se/characters/lord_gildoy.md): A condemned rebel; Blood helps him escape.
- [Lord Sunderland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_blood_se/characters/lord_sunderland.md): English statesman; sends messages to Blood.
- [William Bishop](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_blood_se/characters/william_bishop.md): Colonel Bishop's brother; a minor character.
- [King Monmouth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_blood_se/characters/king_monmouth.md): Rebel leader and claimant to the English throne; historical figure.
- [Don Pedro Sangre](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_blood_se/characters/don_pedro_sangre.md): Spanish captain of the Cinco Llagas; antagonist.
- [Captain Gardner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_blood_se/characters/captain_gardner.md): An English naval officer; minor antagonist.
- [Henri d'Ogeron](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_blood_se/characters/henri_d_ogeron.md): Son of the governor of Tortuga; minor role.
- [Mrs. Baynes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_blood_se/characters/mrs_baynes.md): Wife of Andrew Baynes; a minor character.
- [Mary Traill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_blood_se/characters/mary_traill.md): A young woman rescued by Blood; minor role.
- [Henry Morgan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_blood_se/characters/henry_morgan.md): Famous historical pirate; mentioned as a former governor.
- [Mr. Pollexfen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_blood_se/characters/mr_pollexfen.md): A merchant involved in the slave trade; minor role.
- [Andrew Baynes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_blood_se/characters/andrew_baynes.md): A fellow prisoner in Barbados; minor role.
- [Lord Feversham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_blood_se/characters/lord_feversham.md): English general; historical figure mentioned in the narrative.
- [Colonel Kirke](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_blood_se/characters/colonel_kirke.md): English colonel known for brutality; historical figure.
- [Lord Grey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/captain_blood_se/characters/lord_grey.md): Rebel lord; minor historical figure in the story.

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