# Greenmantle — Character guide

> Key figures in Greenmantle by John Buchan.

- [Richard Hannay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greenmantle_se/characters/richard_hannay.md): The narrator and protagonist, a British intelligence officer on a mission to thwart a German plot.
- [Peter Pienaar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greenmantle_se/characters/peter_pienaar.md): A Boer hunter and Hannay's loyal friend, skilled in survival and disguise.
- [John S. Blenkiron](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greenmantle_se/characters/john_s_blenkiron.md): An American businessman and secret agent, suffering from dyspepsia but resourceful in espionage.
- [Sandy Arbuthnot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greenmantle_se/characters/sandy_arbuthnot.md): A British adventurer deeply embedded in the Islamic world, key to the Greenmantle prophecy.
- [Ulric von Stumm](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greenmantle_se/characters/ulric_von_stumm.md): A brutal German colonel and antagonist, commanding the secret operation in Constantinople.
- [Sir Walter Bullivant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greenmantle_se/characters/sir_walter_bullivant.md): A senior British intelligence official who recruits Hannay for the Greenmantle mission.
- [Hilda von Einem](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greenmantle_se/characters/hilda_von_einem.md): A charismatic and dangerous German woman who manipulates the Greenmantle prophecy.
- [Greenmantle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greenmantle_se/characters/greenmantle.md): A legendary Islamic prophet figure whose expected return is exploited by the Germans.
- [Hussin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greenmantle_se/characters/hussin.md): A loyal Turkish servant and guide who aids Hannay and his friends in Constantinople.
- [Enver Pasha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greenmantle_se/characters/enver_pasha.md): A Turkish military leader and ally of the Germans in the war.
- [Rasta Bey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greenmantle_se/characters/rasta_bey.md): A Turkish official and minor antagonist who suspects Hannay's group.
- [Herr Gaudian](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greenmantle_se/characters/herr_gaudian.md): A German engineer and associate of von Stumm, involved in the secret project.
- [Cornelis Brandt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greenmantle_se/characters/cornelis_brandt.md): A Dutch trader who assists Hannay and Peter in their escape through Germany.
- [Harry Bullivant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greenmantle_se/characters/harry_bullivant.md): Sir Walter's son and a fellow British agent who aids the mission.
- [Solly Maritz](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greenmantle_se/characters/solly_maritz.md): A Boer rebel and ally of the Germans in South Africa, mentioned in backstory.
- [General von Oesterzee](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greenmantle_se/characters/general_von_oesterzee.md): A German general commanding forces in the region, encountered by Hannay.
- [Mr. Kuprasso](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greenmantle_se/characters/mr_kuprasso.md): A Greek merchant in Constantinople who provides information to the agents.
- [Tommy Elliot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greenmantle_se/characters/tommy_elliot.md): A British officer and friend of Hannay, briefly mentioned in dispatches.
- [General Posselt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greenmantle_se/characters/general_posselt.md): A German general involved in the defense of the Danube region.
- [Old Sloggett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greenmantle_se/characters/old_sloggett.md): A British intelligence officer who briefs Hannay on the mission.
- [Moellendorff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greenmantle_se/characters/moellendorff.md): A German officer and associate of von Stumm, encountered in Constantinople.
- [Richard Hanau](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greenmantle_se/characters/richard_hanau.md): A German agent traveling through Russia, briefly mentioned as a contact.
- [Captain Zorn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greenmantle_se/characters/captain_zorn.md): A German officer who escorts Hannay during his captivity.
- [Old Nicholas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greenmantle_se/characters/old_nicholas.md): A Russian peasant who helps Hannay during his escape through Russia.
- [Kasredin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greenmantle_se/characters/kasredin.md): A Turkish holy man and follower of the Greenmantle prophecy.
- [Dolly Riddell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greenmantle_se/characters/dolly_riddell.md): A British officer and friend of Hannay, mentioned in passing.
- [Zimrud](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greenmantle_se/characters/zimrud.md): A Turkish servant in the Garden House, loyal to Hussin.
- [Botha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greenmantle_se/characters/botha.md): A Boer leader and ally of the British, mentioned in Peter's backstory.
- [General Liman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greenmantle_se/characters/general_liman.md): A German general commanding Turkish forces, mentioned in the war context.
- [Old Jim Hooker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greenmantle_se/characters/old_jim_hooker.md): A British agent who provides intelligence to Hannay's group.
- [Hannus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/greenmantle_se/characters/hannus.md): A Turkish boatman who ferries Hannay across the Bosphorus.

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