# Lord Jim — Character guide

> Key figures in Lord Jim by Joseph Conrad.

- [Jim](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lord_jim_se/characters/jim.md): A young British seaman seeking redemption after a scandalous abandonment of his ship.
- [Marlow](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lord_jim_se/characters/marlow.md): The reflective narrator who pieces together Jim's story from various accounts.
- [Gentleman Brown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lord_jim_se/characters/brown.md): A ruthless pirate whose arrival in Patusan triggers Jim's final crisis.
- [Stein](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lord_jim_se/characters/stein.md): A wise and wealthy trader who becomes Jim's mentor and benefactor.
- [Cornelius](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lord_jim_se/characters/cornelius.md): A scheming, cowardly trader who resents Jim's influence in Patusan.
- [Jewel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lord_jim_se/characters/jewel.md): Jim's devoted lover, the daughter of Cornelius and a Malay woman.
- [Doramin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lord_jim_se/characters/doramin.md): The powerful Bugis chief who becomes Jim's ally and father figure in Patusan.
- [Dain Waris](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lord_jim_se/characters/dain_waris.md): Doramin's brave son and Jim's closest friend in Patusan.
- [Tamb' Itam](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lord_jim_se/characters/tamb_itam.md): Jim's loyal Malay servant who accompanies him to Patusan.
- [Tunku Allang](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lord_jim_se/characters/tunku_allang.md): The corrupt and greedy Malay rajah of Patusan.
- [Kassim](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lord_jim_se/characters/kassim.md): A cunning and treacherous Malay chief who plots against Jim.
- [Brierly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lord_jim_se/characters/brierly.md): A successful sea captain who serves on the inquiry into Jim's Patna case.
- [Chester](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lord_jim_se/characters/chester.md): A cynical old seaman who proposes a shady business scheme to Jim.
- [Captain Robinson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lord_jim_se/characters/captain_robinson.md): A disreputable old sea captain associated with Chester's scheme.
- [Sherif Ali](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lord_jim_se/characters/sherif_ali.md): A fanatical Arab leader who challenges Doramin's rule in Patusan.
- [Archie Ruthvel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lord_jim_se/characters/archie_ruthvel.md): The principal shipping-master who interviews Jim after the Patna incident.
- [Captain Elliot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lord_jim_se/characters/captain_elliot.md): The harbor-master who assists with the Patna inquiry.
- [Alexander M'Neil](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lord_jim_se/characters/alexander_mcneil.md): A Scottish trader who briefly employs Jim in the Far East.
- [Egström](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lord_jim_se/characters/egstrom.md): A ship-chandler who helps Jim find work after the Patna affair.
- [Blake](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lord_jim_se/characters/blake.md): Egström's business partner in the ship-chandlery.
- [Mr. Jones](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lord_jim_se/characters/jones.md): A minor official or acquaintance encountered during Jim's wanderings.
- [Mariani](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lord_jim_se/characters/mariani.md): A trader who provides Jim with passage and introductions.
- [Schomberg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lord_jim_se/characters/schomberg.md): A gossipy hotel-keeper in the Eastern port towns.
- [Little Bob Stanton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lord_jim_se/characters/little_bob_stanton.md): A brave but unlucky sailor mentioned in Marlow's anecdotes.
- [De Jongh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lord_jim_se/characters/de_jongh.md): A Dutch trader or shipmaster mentioned in passing.
- [George](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lord_jim_se/characters/george.md): A sailor who dies during the Patna voyage.
- [Bullock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lord_jim_se/characters/bullock.md): A minor character encountered in the Eastern ports.
- [Mr. Symons](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/lord_jim_se/characters/symons.md): An old sailor who shares stories with Marlow.

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