# Downstream — Character guide

> Key figures in Downstream by Sigfrid Siwertz.

- [Laura](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/downstream_se/characters/laura.md): A central figure in the Selamb family, known for her strong will and complex relationships.
- [Peter Selamb](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/downstream_se/characters/peter.md): A key Selamb family member, often called Peter the Boss, navigating family and business.
- [Hedvig](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/downstream_se/characters/hedvig.md): A mysterious and influential figure, known as the Angel of Death, deeply tied to the family.
- [Stellan Selamb](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/downstream_se/characters/stellan.md): A Selamb family member and captain, often seen as lazy but with hidden depths.
- [Tord Selamb](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/downstream_se/characters/tord.md): A Selamb son who faces exile and seeks his own path away from the family.
- [Percy Hill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/downstream_se/characters/percy.md): A young character connected to the Hill family, involved in the family dynamics.
- [Herman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/downstream_se/characters/herman.md): A loyal and hardworking figure, often referred to as the excellent Herman.
- [Jacob Levy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/downstream_se/characters/jacob_levy.md): A persistent businessman and outsider who interacts with the Selamb family.
- [Dagmar Selamb](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/downstream_se/characters/dagmar_selamb.md): A Selamb family member, often seen in the background of family affairs.
- [Manne von Strelert](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/downstream_se/characters/manne_von_strelert.md): A baron and lieutenant, a friend to the family with a tragic edge.
- [Herman Hermansson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/downstream_se/characters/herman_hermansson.md): An older figure, possibly a servant or relative, with a steady presence.
- [Frida Öberg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/downstream_se/characters/frida.md): A capable and excellent servant in the household.
- [Georg Hermansson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/downstream_se/characters/georg_hermansson.md): A young boy, likely a relative or ward, with a gentle nature.
- [Kristin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/downstream_se/characters/kristin.md): An elderly servant or family member, often in the background.
- [Oskar Selamb](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/downstream_se/characters/oskar_selamb.md): An older Selamb family member, possibly a patriarch figure.
- [Mr. Brundin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/downstream_se/characters/brundin.md): A formidable character, possibly a rival or authority figure.
- [Elvira Lähnfeldt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/downstream_se/characters/elvira_lahnfeldt.md): A woman from the Lähnfeldt family, involved in social circles.
- [Axel Brundin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/downstream_se/characters/axel_brundin.md): A stubborn member of the Brundin family, possibly a relative.
- [Lundbom](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/downstream_se/characters/lundbom.md): An older character, possibly a neighbor or local figure.
- [Miss Lähnfeldt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/downstream_se/characters/miss_lahnfeldt.md): A young woman from the Lähnfeldt family, possibly Elvira's relative.
- [Count Lähnfeldt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/downstream_se/characters/count_lahnfeldt.md): A count and head of the Lähnfeldt family, a noble figure.
- [Old Hök](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/downstream_se/characters/old_hok.md): An older character, possibly a local or servant.
- [Kalle Brundin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/downstream_se/characters/kalle_brundin.md): A member of the Brundin family, possibly a younger relative.
- [Eklund](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/downstream_se/characters/eklund.md): A character possibly connected to Peter, with limited presence.
- [Bernhard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/downstream_se/characters/bernhard.md): A young boy, possibly a child in the story.
- [Count Alexis von Borgk](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/downstream_se/characters/alexis_von_borgk.md): A count and nobleman, part of the social elite.
- [Ekbacken](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/downstream_se/characters/ekbacken.md): An older character, possibly a landowner or local.
- [William Hermansson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/downstream_se/characters/william_hermansson.md): An older Hermansson family member, possibly a relative.
- [Enoch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/downstream_se/characters/enoch.md): An older character, possibly a servant or local figure.
- [Anders](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/downstream_se/characters/anders.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or worker.
- [Herman Bogislaus Lähnfeldt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/downstream_se/characters/herman_bogislaus_lahnfeldt.md): An older member of the Lähnfeldt family.
- [The Judge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/downstream_se/characters/the_judge.md): A legal authority figure who appears in the narrative.
- [Kolsnäs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/downstream_se/characters/kolsnas.md): An older character, possibly a landowner or local.
- [Mamma](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/downstream_se/characters/mamma.md): A mother figure, possibly to one of the main characters.
- [Heavy Ox](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/downstream_se/characters/heavy_ox.md): A character with a nickname, possibly a strongman or laborer.
- [O. W. Thomson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/downstream_se/characters/thomson.md): A character with a formal name, possibly a professional.
- [Old Johannes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/downstream_se/characters/old_johannes.md): An older character, possibly a servant or local figure.
- [Miss Elvira](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/downstream_se/characters/miss_elvira.md): A young woman, possibly a variant of Elvira Lähnfeldt.
- [Miss Isaksson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/downstream_se/characters/miss_isaksson.md): A woman, possibly a governess or servant.
- [Mrs. Elvira](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/downstream_se/characters/mrs_elvira.md): A married woman, possibly Elvira Lähnfeldt after marriage.
- [Black Panther](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/downstream_se/characters/black_panther.md): A character with a symbolic or nickname, possibly a reference.
- [Mrs. Hill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/downstream_se/characters/mrs_hill.md): A mother figure, possibly Percy Hill's mother.
- [Countess von Borgk](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/downstream_se/characters/countess_von_borgk.md): A noblewoman, wife of Count Alexis von Borgk.
- [Mother](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/downstream_se/characters/mother.md): A generic mother figure, possibly a minor character.
- [Bailiff Inglund](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/downstream_se/characters/bailiff_inglund.md): A bailiff, a legal or administrative official.
- [Ohlesson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/downstream_se/characters/ohlesson.md): A minor character, possibly a local or worker.
- [Enoch Selamb](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/downstream_se/characters/enoch_selamb.md): A member of the Selamb family, possibly a relative.
- [Mr. Sundelius](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/downstream_se/characters/mr_sundelius.md): A character with a formal name, possibly a professional.
- [Old Kerstin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/downstream_se/characters/old_kerstin.md): An older female character, possibly a servant.

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