# Doctor Syn — Character guide

> Key figures in Doctor Syn by Russell Thorndike.

- [Doctor Syn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/doctor_syn_se/characters/doctor_syn.md): The enigmatic vicar of Dymchurch, secretly a former pirate captain.
- [Mipps](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/doctor_syn_se/characters/mipps.md): The sexton and coffin-maker, loyal ally to Doctor Syn.
- [Captain Collyer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/doctor_syn_se/characters/captain_collyer.md): A naval captain sent to capture Doctor Syn, known as Collywobbles.
- [Jerry Jerk](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/doctor_syn_se/characters/jerk.md): The hangman of Dymchurch, often comically inept.
- [Imogene](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/doctor_syn_se/characters/imogene.md): A beautiful woman involved in the intrigue of Dymchurch.
- [Denis Cobtree](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/doctor_syn_se/characters/denis_cobtree.md): A young squire and romantic interest in the story.
- [Clegg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/doctor_syn_se/characters/clegg.md): A notorious buccaneer with a past connected to Doctor Syn.
- [Sennacherib Pepper](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/doctor_syn_se/characters/sennacherib_pepper.md): The local apothecary and doctor, often a victim of circumstance.
- [Mr. Rash](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/doctor_syn_se/characters/mr_rash.md): A lawyer from Rye involved in the courthouse inquiry.
- [Morgan Walters](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/doctor_syn_se/characters/morgan_walters.md): A local landowner and magistrate in Dymchurch.
- [Job Mallet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/doctor_syn_se/characters/job_mallet.md): A farmer and one of the Scarecrow's men.
- [Mrs. Waggetts](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/doctor_syn_se/characters/mrs_waggetts.md): The landlady of the Ship Inn in Dymchurch.
- [Antony Whyllie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/doctor_syn_se/characters/antony_whyllie.md): A young man caught up in the smuggling and adventure.
- [Mrs. Whyllie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/doctor_syn_se/characters/mrs_whyillie.md): Antony Whyllie's mother, a widow in Dymchurch.
- [The Scarecrow](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/doctor_syn_se/characters/the_scarecrow.md): A mysterious figure leading a legion of smugglers.
- [Jack Ketch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/doctor_syn_se/characters/jack_ketch.md): A historical hangman, referenced as a figure of execution.
- [Mr. Whyllie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/doctor_syn_se/characters/mr_whyillie.md): Antony Whyllie's father, a foolish old man.
- [Bill Spiker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/doctor_syn_se/characters/bill_spiker.md): A smuggler and member of the Scarecrow's gang.
- [Captain Tuffton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/doctor_syn_se/characters/captain_tuffton.md): A foppish naval officer and rival to Captain Collyer.
- [King George](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/doctor_syn_se/characters/king_george.md): The reigning monarch, referenced but not appearing.
- [Pete](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/doctor_syn_se/characters/pete.md): A minor character, possibly a sailor or smuggler.
- [Queen Anne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/doctor_syn_se/characters/queen_anne.md): The former queen, referenced in historical context.
- [Ling Fu Quong](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/doctor_syn_se/characters/ling_fu_quong.md): A Chinese man encountered in Watchbell Street.
- [Beelzebub](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/doctor_syn_se/characters/beelzebub.md): A name for the devil, used in oaths and references.
- [Satan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/doctor_syn_se/characters/satan.md): The devil, referenced in religious and metaphorical contexts.

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