Character guide

Wambe

major

Also known as this devil Wambe, the Matukus, Wambe's Matukus, Matukus, The Matukus, Wambe the tyrant, devil Wambe

Tyrannical chief of the Matuku people, antagonist to Maiwa and the hunters.

Maiwa

major

Also known as VIII Maiwa

A wronged woman seeking revenge against Wambe, central to the plot.

Gobo

supporting

Also known as Mr. Gobo, Presently Gobo, the astonished Gobo, poor Gobo

A Matuku man who aids the hunters and becomes a key ally.

Nala

supporting

A Matuku warrior and companion to Gobo, involved in the campaign.

Captain Good

supporting

Also known as Good

A British naval officer and member of the hunting party.

Old Quatermain

major

Also known as Quatermain, Allan Quatermain, old Allan, Mr. Quatermain

Veteran hunter and narrator, leading the expedition against Wambe.

John Every

supporting

Also known as the unfortunate Every, Every, poor Every

A captured white trader held by Wambe, later rescued.

Sir Henry Curtis

supporting

Also known as Sir Henry, Curtis, Harry

A wealthy Englishman and member of the hunting party.

Macumazahn

minor

Native name for Allan Quatermain, used by local characters.

The Mighty White Hunter

minor

A nickname for one of the European hunters, possibly Quatermain.

Jeffries

minor

Also known as the doubting Jeffries

A skeptical member of the expedition party.

T'Chaka

minor

Historical Zulu king mentioned in passing, not a character.

The Matuku

minor

Also known as Bulala Matuku, a Matuku

Generic term for a member of the Matuku tribe, sometimes personified.

Fate

minor

Personified force of destiny referenced in the narrative.