Character guide

William Brown

major

Also known as William, Master William, Mister William, Willy, Billy

An imaginative and mischievous eleven-year-old boy who leads the Outlaws.

Ethel Brown

supporting

Also known as Miss Ethel

William's pretty older sister, often exasperated by his antics.

Robert Brown

supporting

Also known as Robert, the anxious Robert

William's pompous and easily flustered older brother.

Mr. French

supporting

Also known as Furtively Mr. French

A neighbor and frequent target of William's schemes.

Mrs. Brown

supporting

Also known as Both Mrs. Brown

William's long-suffering but loving mother.

Jumble

supporting

William's loyal and scruffy dog, often involved in adventures.

Mr. Brown

supporting

William's stern but often bewildered father.

Miss Drew

minor

Also known as Drew

A young woman who becomes a romantic interest for Robert.

Emily

minor

Also known as Aunt Emily

William's aunt who occasionally visits the Brown household.

Miss Cannon

minor

A strict teacher at William's school.

Henry

supporting

One of William's friends and a fellow Outlaw.

Mrs. de Vere Carter

minor

A pretentious society woman who visits the village.

Douglas

supporting

Another member of the Outlaws and William's friend.

Ginger

supporting

Also known as Genwin giant Ginger

A red-haired friend and fellow Outlaw.

Mr. Moss

minor

Also known as Moss

A local shopkeeper who deals with William's mischief.

Mr. Morgan

minor

A neighbor who often complains about William.

Miss Grant

minor

Also known as Grant

A teacher or governess in the village.

The Outlaws

supporting

Also known as V The Show The Outlaws

William's gang of friends, including Henry, Douglas, and Ginger.

Mr. Jarrow

minor

A stern man who lives near the Browns.

Michael

minor

Also known as Poor Micky

A boy who briefly interacts with William.

Rufus

minor

A dog belonging to a neighbor.

Mr. Biggs

minor

Also known as Biggs

A local tradesman who encounters William.

Jane

minor

A maid or servant in the Brown household.

Mother

minor

Generic term for William's mother, Mrs. Brown.

Ninette Jarrow

minor

Also known as Ninette, Jarrow, Miss Ninette Jarrow

Mr. Jarrow's daughter, a romantic interest for Robert.

Father

minor

Generic term for William's father, Mr. Brown.

Dorita

minor

A girl who briefly appears in the story.

Smuts

minor

A cat or pet mentioned in the narrative.

Miss Jones

minor

A teacher or acquaintance in the village.

Jack Morgan

minor

Also known as Jack

Mr. Morgan's son, a friend of William's.

Cook

minor

The Brown family cook.

Miss Brown

minor

Also known as the Brown

A visitor or relative of the Browns.

Chips

minor

A boy who is part of William's circle.

Mrs. Butler

minor

A neighbor of the Brown family.

Daddy

minor

Affectionate term for Mr. Brown used by the children.

Dr. Ware

minor

Also known as poor Dr. Ware

The local doctor who treats the Brown family.

Joan

minor

A girl who catches William's attention.

Red Hand

minor

Also known as great Red Hand, Red

A character in a game played by the Outlaws.

Eric

minor

A boy who appears briefly in the story.

Paleface

minor

Also known as the Paleface

A character in the Outlaws' imaginative play.

Emma

minor

A maid or servant in the village.

George

minor

A minor character mentioned in passing.