Character guide

Cornelli Hellmut

major

Also known as Cornelli, Dear Cornelli, incomparable Cornelli, Miss Cornelli Hellmut

A lonely girl living in Iller Stream, seeking friendship and struggling with her strict upbringing.

Dino Halm

major

Also known as Dino, Only Dino

A young boy who becomes a close friend to Cornelli, offering companionship and support.

Martha Wolf

supporting

Also known as Old Martha, Martha Wolf, old Martha, Mrs. Martha, stupid Martha

The elderly housekeeper who cares for Cornelli and manages the household.

Mux

supporting

Also known as Little Mux

A small, lively dog belonging to Cornelli, often her only companion.

Agnes

supporting

Also known as Even Agnes

A friend or relative of Cornelli, involved in the social life of Iller Stream.

Esther

supporting

A girl who interacts with Cornelli, possibly a friend or acquaintance.

Mr. Hellmut

supporting

Also known as Director Hellmut, Director

Cornelli's father, a strict and distant figure who runs the household.

Nika Halm

minor

Also known as Nika

A member of the Halm family, possibly Dino's relative.

Miss Mina

minor

Also known as Mina

A governess or teacher in the Hellmut household.

Matthew

minor

Also known as old Matthew, Old Matthew

An elderly servant or worker on the estate.

Miss Kitty Dorner

supporting

Also known as Kitty Dorner, Miss Dorner, Kitty

A visitor or new arrival in Iller Stream who befriends Cornelli.

Mrs. Halm

supporting

Dino's mother, a kind woman who welcomes Cornelli.

Trina

minor

Also known as fat little Trina

A young servant girl in the Hellmut household.

Cornelia

minor

A name sometimes used for Cornelli, possibly a formal variant.

Frederick Hellmut

minor

Also known as Frederick

A relative of Cornelli, possibly a cousin or brother.

Papa

minor

Also known as Dear Papa

Cornelli's affectionate term for her father, Mr. Hellmut.

Miss Grindelen

minor

A strict teacher or governess who instructs Cornelli.

Mr. Schaller

minor

A local man who interacts with the Hellmut family.

Mama

minor

Cornelli's deceased mother, remembered fondly.

Mr. Maelinger

minor

Also known as Mr. Malinger

A businessman or acquaintance of Mr. Hellmut.

Betty

minor

A servant or young girl in the household.

Mother

minor

Also known as VIII A Mother

A maternal figure, possibly referring to Mrs. Halm or Cornelli's memory.

Father

minor

Generic term for Cornelli's father, Mr. Hellmut.