Character guide

Pablo de Segovia

major

Also known as Don Pablo, Don Pablo de Segovia, little Pablo, Paul, Paul the Sharper

The protagonist and narrator, a clever rogue from humble origins who rises through trickery.

Francisco de Quevedo

major

Also known as Quevedo, Francisco de Gomez de Quevedo Villegas, the young Francisco, Don Francisco de Quevedo

The author and a character who interacts with Pablo in the framing narrative.

Don Diego Coronel

supporting

Also known as Don Diego

Pablo's wealthy friend and later rival, a nobleman who employs and then rejects him.

Toribio Rodriguez Vallejo

supporting

Also known as Don Toribio, Don Toribio Rodriguez Vallejo Gomez de Ampuero y Jordan, poor Don Toribio

A destitute gentleman who becomes Pablo's companion in the underworld of Madrid.

Master Cabra

supporting

Also known as Cabra, the wicked Cabra

Pablo's miserly and cruel schoolmaster who starves his students.

Don Cosme

minor

A minor nobleman and acquaintance of Pablo in his later adventures.

Clement

minor

A servant or companion who appears in Pablo's circle.

Don Diego de Noche

minor

Also known as little Don Diego

A young nobleman who becomes Pablo's master for a time.

Alonso Ramplón

minor

Also known as Mr. Alonso Ramplón, little Alonso

A poor student and friend of Pablo during his school days.

Don Ramiro de Guzman

minor

Also known as Don Ramiro

A gentleman who hires Pablo as a servant.

Don Alonso Coronel de Zuñiga

minor

Also known as Don Alonso, Don Alonso de Zuñiga, Don Alonso Coronel

Don Diego's father, a wealthy nobleman.

Anna Moraez

minor

Also known as Donna Anna Moraez, Donna Anna

A woman courted by Pablo during his adventures.

Don Lorenzo Yñiguez del Pedroso

minor

Also known as Don Lorenzo de Pedroso

A nobleman who interacts with Pablo.

Don Philip Tristan

minor

Also known as Don Philip

A character in Pablo's later exploits.

Don Pedro Pineda

minor

Also known as Pineda

A minor nobleman encountered by Pablo.

Juan de Madrid

minor

Also known as Juan de Madrid of Auñon, The honoured Juan de Madrid

A historical figure referenced as a character in the narrative.

Aldonza Saturno de Rebollo

minor

A woman mentioned in Pablo's romantic entanglements.

Diego Monge

minor

A minor character in Pablo's world.

Merlo Diaz

minor

A minor figure in the story.

Matorral

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant or rogue.

Pio

minor

A minor character in Pablo's circle.

Marta

minor

A minor female character.

Father Juan de Ortega

minor

Also known as Ortega

A priest who appears in the narrative.