File No. 113 · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in File No. 113 by Émile Gaboriau.
Prosper Bertomy
major
Also known as Prosper, M. Bertomy, M. Prosper Bertomy, Poor Prosper
A cashier accused of theft, struggling to prove his innocence.
Marquis de Clameran
major
Also known as M. de Clameran, Louis, Marquis Louis de Clameran, Clameran
A nobleman entangled in a web of deceit and family secrets.
Gaston de Clameran
major
Also known as M. de Clameran, de Clameran, M. Gaston, poor Gaston
The younger brother of the Marquis, with a troubled past.
Mme. Fauvel
major
Also known as Mme, Fauvel, Madame Fauvel
The wife of the banker, harboring a secret from her youth.
Valentine
major
Also known as XIII Valentine, Valentin - Raoul Wilson, Little Raoul, Raoul, Valentine de la Verberie, Mlle. Valentine, Poor Valentine
A young woman caught between family loyalty and love.
Fanferlot
major
Also known as M. Fanferlot, Master Fanferlot, poor Fanferlot, Fanferlot the Squirrel, Dubois
A detective who goes undercover to solve the bank theft.
Madeleine
supporting
Also known as Mlle. Madeleine, the charming Madeleine
A devoted servant with a mysterious connection to the Fauvel family.
André Fauvel
supporting
Also known as M. André Fauvel, M. Fauvel, Fauvel, André
A wealthy banker and the husband of Mme. Fauvel.
M. Verduret
supporting
Also known as Verduret, the quick-sighted Verduret
A shrewd detective who aids in the investigation.
Raoul de Lagors
supporting
Also known as M. Raoul de Lagors, Lagors, Raoul, M. Raoul, the Lagors
A charming and enigmatic figure with a hidden agenda.
Nina Gypsy
supporting
Also known as Gypsy, Nina, Mme. Nina Gypsy, Mme. Gypsy
A fiery and passionate woman from Gaston's past.
M. Lecoq
supporting
Also known as Lecoq, the official Lecoq
A famous Parisian detective who takes over the case.
M. Patrigent
supporting
The examining magistrate overseeing Prosper's case.
Cavaillon
minor
Also known as little Cavaillon, young Cavaillon, M. Eugene Cavaillon, M. Cavaillon
A clerk at the bank and friend of Prosper.
Alexandre
minor
Also known as Mme. Alexandre
The Fauvels' housekeeper and confidante.
Mihonne
minor
Also known as the faithful Mihonne
A loyal servant in the de Clameran household.
Joseph Dubois
minor
Also known as Master Joseph Dubois, Master Joseph, Joseph, Dubois, the amazed Joseph
A detective working undercover with Fanferlot.
Caldas
minor
Also known as this Caldas
A mysterious figure who appears during the investigation.
Jules Lazet
minor
Also known as Jules, Lazet
A friend of Prosper's from his hometown.
Lucien
minor
Also known as M. Lucien
A young man who befriends Valentine.
Dr. Raget
minor
The family physician for the Fauvels.
Palmyre Chocareille
minor
Also known as Palmyre
A former servant of the de Clamerans with a grudge.
Père Menoul
minor
Also known as old Menoul, Menoul
An old friend of the de Clameran family.
Jean
minor
Also known as St. Jean, old St. Jean, poor St. Jean
An elderly servant at the de Clameran estate.
Fougeroux
minor
Also known as this Fougeroux, the wily Fougeroux, M. Fougeroux
A cunning lawyer involved in the case.
Antonin Poche
minor
Also known as Antonin
A clerk at the bank who provides key testimony.
Captain Warth
minor
Also known as the redoubtable Captain Warth
A military man and acquaintance of the de Clamerans.
Manuel
minor
A servant in the de Clameran household.
Countess de la Verberie
minor
Also known as the Countess de la Verberie, the proud Countess de la Verberie
Valentine's proud and aristocratic mother.
Lord Murray
minor
An Englishman who plays a role in the past events.
James Spencer
minor
Also known as Spencer
An associate of the de Clameran brothers.
Sigault
minor
A notary involved in the family's legal affairs.
Pilorel
minor
Also known as young Pilorel
A young man from a neighboring family.
Lafourcade
minor
A lawyer consulted by the de Clamerans.
Janouille
minor
Also known as the faithful Janouille
A loyal servant of the de Clameran family.
La Verdure
minor
Also known as Verdure
An innkeeper who provides information.
Evariste
minor
Also known as M. Evariste
A friend of the Fauvel family.
Beaucaire
minor
A name mentioned in connection with the past.
Abel
minor
A young man who appears briefly.
Toinette
minor
A servant in the de Clameran household.
M. Jacobson
minor
A jeweler consulted during the investigation.
