Kidnapped · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Kidnapped by Robert Louis Stevenson.
David Balfour
major
Also known as Davie, Mr. Balfour, David, Mr. David Balfour, Balfour
Young Lowland gentleman seeking his inheritance, narrator and protagonist.
Alan Breck Stewart
major
Also known as Alan, honest Alan, Stewart, Alan Breck, a Stewart
Jacobite Highland gentleman, David's loyal friend and companion in flight.
Ebenezer Balfour
supporting
Also known as Uncle Ebenezer, Ebenezer, Shaws, Mr. Ebenezer, Mr. Balfour of Shaws
David's miserly and treacherous uncle who cheats him of his inheritance.
Captain Hoseason
supporting
Also known as Hoseason, the captain
Ruthless captain of the brig Covenant who kidnaps David.
Mr. Rankeillor
supporting
Also known as Rankeillor, 4 Mr. Rankeillor
Honest lawyer who helps David reclaim his inheritance.
Cluny Macpherson
supporting
Also known as Cluny
Jacobite chieftain who shelters David and Alan in his cage.
James Stewart
supporting
Also known as James, James Stewart, that James Stewart
Alan's kinsman, accused of the Red Fox's murder.
Mr. Riach
minor
Also known as Riach
First mate of the Covenant, sometimes sympathetic to David.
Mr. Shuan
minor
Also known as Shuan
Second mate of the Covenant, a violent man.
Ransome
minor
Also known as poor Ransome
A brutalized cabin boy on the Covenant.
Mr. Campbell
minor
Also known as Campbell
Minister of Essendean who sends David to his uncle.
Colin Roy Campbell
minor
Also known as Colin Roy, Glenure, this Campbell, Colin Campbell, the Red Fox, Red Fox
The Red Fox, King's factor whose murder sparks the manhunt.
Duncan Dhu
minor
Also known as Duncan
Landlord of the inn in Torosay who helps David.
Mr. Henderland
minor
Also known as Henderland
A catechist who gives David shelter and news.
Neil Roy Macrob
minor
Also known as Macrob, Neil Roy, Neil
A Highland outlaw who guides David and Alan.
Robin Oig
minor
Also known as Robin
A son of Rob Roy MacGregor encountered in Balquhidder.
Charles Baxter
minor
Also known as Charles
David's friend and lawyer in Edinburgh.
Torrance
minor
A servant at the House of Shaws.
Mrs. Stewart
minor
James Stewart's wife, who aids David and Alan.
John Breck Maccoll
minor
Also known as John, John Breck
A Highland guide who helps David and Alan cross the Forth.
