# Maiwa’s Revenge — Character guide

> Key figures in Maiwa’s Revenge by H. Rider Haggard.

- [Wambe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/maiwa_s_revenge_se/characters/wambe.md): Tyrannical chief of the Matuku people, antagonist to Maiwa and the hunters.
- [Maiwa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/maiwa_s_revenge_se/characters/maiwa.md): A wronged woman seeking revenge against Wambe, central to the plot.
- [Gobo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/maiwa_s_revenge_se/characters/gobo.md): A Matuku man who aids the hunters and becomes a key ally.
- [Nala](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/maiwa_s_revenge_se/characters/nala.md): A Matuku warrior and companion to Gobo, involved in the campaign.
- [Captain Good](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/maiwa_s_revenge_se/characters/captain_good.md): A British naval officer and member of the hunting party.
- [Old Quatermain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/maiwa_s_revenge_se/characters/old_quatermain.md): Veteran hunter and narrator, leading the expedition against Wambe.
- [John Every](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/maiwa_s_revenge_se/characters/john_every.md): A captured white trader held by Wambe, later rescued.
- [Sir Henry Curtis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/maiwa_s_revenge_se/characters/sir_henry_curtis.md): A wealthy Englishman and member of the hunting party.
- [Macumazahn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/maiwa_s_revenge_se/characters/macumazahn.md): Native name for Allan Quatermain, used by local characters.
- [The Mighty White Hunter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/maiwa_s_revenge_se/characters/the_mighty_white_hunter.md): A nickname for one of the European hunters, possibly Quatermain.
- [Jeffries](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/maiwa_s_revenge_se/characters/jeffries.md): A skeptical member of the expedition party.
- [T'Chaka](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/maiwa_s_revenge_se/characters/tchaka.md): Historical Zulu king mentioned in passing, not a character.
- [The Matuku](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/maiwa_s_revenge_se/characters/the_matuku.md): Generic term for a member of the Matuku tribe, sometimes personified.
- [Fate](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/maiwa_s_revenge_se/characters/fate.md): Personified force of destiny referenced in the narrative.

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