# Moonfleet — Character guide

> Key figures in Moonfleet by John Meade Falkner.

- [John Trenchard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/moonfleet_se/characters/john_trenchard.md): The young narrator and protagonist, an orphan living in Moonfleet village.
- [Elzevir Block](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/moonfleet_se/characters/elzevir_block.md): The stern but kind innkeeper of the Mohune Arms, who becomes John's guardian.
- [Grace Maskew](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/moonfleet_se/characters/grace_maskew.md): The daughter of Mr. Maskew, who forms a bond with John Trenchard.
- [Mr. Maskew](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/moonfleet_se/characters/mr_maskew.md): The villainous magistrate and father of Grace, who opposes John and Elzevir.
- [Ratsey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/moonfleet_se/characters/ratsey.md): A loyal friend and fellow villager who aids John and Elzevir.
- [Blackbeard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/moonfleet_se/characters/blackbeard.md): The legendary ghost of Colonel John Mohune, a former pirate and ancestor.
- [Reverend Mr. Glennie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/moonfleet_se/characters/reverend_mr_glennie.md): The local clergyman and schoolmaster who educates John.
- [John Mohune](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/moonfleet_se/characters/john_mohune.md): The historical Colonel John Mohune, whose treasure is sought after.
- [Mr. Aldobrand](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/moonfleet_se/characters/mr_aldobrand.md): A Dutch merchant involved in the smuggling trade.
- [Aunt Jane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/moonfleet_se/characters/aunt_jane.md): John's aunt who takes him in after his parents' death.
- [David Block](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/moonfleet_se/characters/david_block.md): Elzevir's son, who dies early in the story.
- [Cracky Jones](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/moonfleet_se/characters/cracky_jones.md): A smuggler and member of the Mohune gang.
- [Heer Roosten](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/moonfleet_se/characters/heer_roosten.md): A Dutch sea captain involved in smuggling.
- [Lander Jordan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/moonfleet_se/characters/lander_jordan.md): A sea captain involved in the smuggling trade.
- [Dr. Hawkins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/moonfleet_se/characters/dr_hawkins.md): A doctor who treats injuries in the story.
- [Old Guy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/moonfleet_se/characters/old_guy.md): A minor character mentioned in the village.

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