Character guide

Dick Sands

major

Also known as Dick, Sands, young Sands, Captain Dick, Dick Sand, Mr. Dick

A young apprentice who becomes captain of the Pilgrim after the crew's death.

Mrs. Weldon

major

Also known as Weldon

The kind and resourceful wife of a shipowner, traveling with her son Jack.

Cousin Benedict

supporting

Also known as Benedict, poor Benedict, Mr. Benedict

An absent-minded entomologist obsessed with collecting insects.

Negoro

major

Also known as Harris, Ibn Hamish

A treacherous cook who secretly works with slave traders.

Hercules

supporting

A strong and loyal former slave who becomes a key ally to Dick Sands.

Jack Weldon

supporting

Also known as little Jack, Master Jack, Little Jack

Mrs. Weldon's young son, who befriends Dick Sands.

Tom

supporting

Also known as old Tom, Old Tom, poor old Tom

An elderly former slave and loyal crew member of the Pilgrim.

Dingo

supporting

Also known as Poor Dingo

A mysterious dog who recognizes Negoro and helps the castaways.

Captain Hull

minor

The original captain of the Pilgrim who dies in a whaling accident.

Alvez

supporting

Also known as old Alvez, José Antonio Alvez, Antonio Alvez

A ruthless Portuguese slave trader operating in Africa.

Nan

minor

Also known as old Nan, Poor Nan, Poor old Nan

An elderly former slave and nurse to Jack Weldon.

Bat

minor

Also known as Bartholomew, Bidding Bat

A young African boy rescued alongside Hercules.

Austin

minor

One of the former slaves who becomes a crew member.

Actaeon

minor

One of the former slaves who joins the Pilgrim's crew.

Howick

minor

A sailor from the Waldeck rescued at sea.

Coïmbra

minor

A sailor from the Waldeck rescued at sea.

James W. Weldon

minor

Also known as James Weldon, Weldon

Mrs. Weldon's husband, a wealthy shipowner in San Francisco.

Queen Moena

minor

Also known as Moena

A powerful African queen involved in the slave trade.

Moené Loonga

minor

Also known as Loonga

A native chief encountered by the castaways in Africa.

Samuel Vernon

minor

Also known as Vernon, poor Vernon

A former slave trader who left a message about Dingo's owner.

Halima

minor

A native woman who helps the castaways during their journey.

Dirk

minor

A Dutch sailor from the Waldeck rescued at sea.