Character guide

Dorothy Gale

major

Also known as Dorothy, little Dorothy, So Dorothy, XIV Dorothy, the Tin Woodman Dorothy

A young girl from Kansas who is shipwrecked in the land of Ev and seeks to return home.

Ozma

major

Also known as Oz, Ozma of Oz, Most Royal Ozma, Royal Ozma

The rightful ruler of Oz who rescues Dorothy and leads the quest to free the royal family of Ev.

Billina

major

Also known as XV Billina

A talking yellow hen who becomes Dorothy's loyal companion and helps defeat the Nome King.

Tik-Tok

supporting

Also known as Tiktok, IV Tiktok the Machine Man, Mr. Tiktok

A mechanical man who serves as a guide and protector to Dorothy and Ozma.

Scarecrow

supporting

Also known as Oz—the Scarecrow, The Scarecrow, The good Scarecrow, the painted Scarecrow, the poor Scarecrow

The wise and beloved ruler of Oz who joins the quest to rescue the royal family of Ev.

Tin Woodman

supporting

Also known as the Tin Woodman, The Tin Woodman, Nick Chopper

A kind-hearted tin man who accompanies Dorothy and Ozma on their adventure.

Princess Langwidere

supporting

Also known as the Princess Langwidere, The Princess, Langwidere

A vain princess of Ev who owns a collection of thirty interchangeable heads.

Nome King

major

Also known as the Nome King, Mr. Nome King, The King, XIII The Nome King Laughs, This Nome

The villainous ruler of the Nomes who has enchanted the royal family of Ev.

Hungry Tiger

supporting

Also known as Tiger, VIII The Hungry Tiger, the Tiger, The Tiger, The Hungry Tiger

A large tiger who constantly craves eating but has a kind heart and helps the group.

Cowardly Lion

supporting

Also known as The Cowardly Lion, the huge Lion, the Lion, The Lion

A timid but brave lion who joins the quest to rescue the royal family of Ev.

Uncle Henry

minor

Also known as Henry

Dorothy's uncle who is shipwrecked with her and later rescued.

Sawhorse

minor

Also known as The Sawhorse, the frightened Sawhorse

A wooden sawhorse brought to life that serves as a mount for the group.

King Evoldo

minor

Also known as Ev, Ev - ol - do, King Ev - ol - do, the King of Ev, The King

The deceased former king of Ev who drowned himself after his wicked deeds.

Prince Evring

minor

Also known as Evring, little Prince Evring, Little Evring, little Evring

A young prince of Ev who is turned into an ornament by the Nome King.

King Evardo Fifteenth

minor

Also known as Evardo, King Evardo Fifteenth

The eldest son of the royal family of Ev, turned into a bric-a-brac ornament.

Nanda

minor

A maid who serves Princess Langwidere and assists Dorothy.

Wheelers

minor

Also known as Wheeler, the Wheeler, This Wheeler, The Wheeler, the Wheelers, The Wheelers

Strange creatures with wheels instead of hands and feet who serve the Nome King.

General

minor

Also known as the general

The commander of the Nome King's army of twenty-six officers.

Chief Steward

minor

Also known as Steward, the Chief Steward

The steward of Princess Langwidere's castle who manages her household.

Jinjur

minor

A former leader of the Army of Revolt in Oz who briefly appears.

Aunt Em

minor

Dorothy's aunt who is mentioned but does not appear in the story.

Glinda the Good

minor

Also known as Glinda

The powerful Good Witch of the South who helps Ozma with magic.

Queen of Ev

minor

Also known as Ev

The former queen of Ev who was turned into an ornament by the Nome King.

Pshaw

minor

A minor character who appears briefly in the story.

Bill

minor

A character mentioned briefly in the narrative.

Mr. Smith

minor

Also known as Smith

A character referenced in the story with no major role.