Character guide

Psmith

major

Also known as P. G. Wodehouse Psmith, Sieur de Psmith, Psmith Baffled, Outwardly Psmith, Shropshire Psmith, Smithy

A suave, monocled young man who becomes Mike's friend and mentor at the bank.

Mike Jackson

major

Also known as Mike, Jackson, Mr. Mike, Comrade Jackson

A former school cricket star forced to work at a bank after his father's financial troubles.

Mr. Bickersdyke

supporting

Also known as Mr. John Bickersdyke, Bickersdyke, John, Comrade Bickersdyke, old Bick, Bick

The manager of the bank and a political candidate, often at odds with Psmith.

Mr. Waller

supporting

Also known as Waller, Edward, Teddy, Master Edward Waller, old Waller, Comrade Waller

A kind-hearted clerk at the bank who befriends Mike and Psmith.

Rossiter

supporting

Also known as Mr. Rossiter, Comrade Rossiter

A senior clerk at the bank who oversees Mike and Psmith's work.

Mr. Gregory

minor

Also known as old Gregory, the aggrieved Mr. Gregory, Comrade Gregory

A bank clerk who is often irritated by Psmith's antics.

Bristow

minor

Also known as Comrade Bristow

A clerk at the bank who interacts with Mike and Psmith.

Prebble

minor

Also known as Comrade Prebble

A clerk at the bank, part of the office staff.

Bannister

minor

Also known as Comrade Bannister, the Bannister, Mr. Bannister

A clerk at the bank, often mentioned in the office.

Joe Jackson

minor

Also known as Joe, brother Joe

Mike's older brother, a professional cricketer.

Mr. Jackson

minor

Also known as Jackson

Mike's father, who sends him to work at the bank.

Bill

minor

Also known as Comrade Bill, Little Willie

A young boy who works as a messenger at the bank.

Bob

minor

A friend or acquaintance mentioned in passing.

William

minor

Also known as Willis

A clerk or employee at the bank.

young Tom Barlow

minor

A young man mentioned in the narrative.

Mr. Richards

minor

Also known as Young Mr. Richards, young Mr. Richards

A clerk at the bank.

Ada

minor

A female character mentioned briefly.

West

minor

A clerk or employee at the bank.

Harold

minor

Also known as Harry Lauder, Mr. Harry Lauder

A singer mentioned in the story.

Father

minor

Mike's father, referred to in dialogue.

Comrade Wotherspoon

minor

A clerk at the bank.

Reggie

minor

A friend or acquaintance mentioned in passing.

Sir John Morrison

minor

Also known as Sir John

A political figure mentioned in the story.

Strowther

minor

Also known as Mr. Strowther

A clerk at the bank.

Bagley

minor

A clerk at the bank.

Comrade Jellicoe

minor

Also known as that record blitherer, Comrade Jellicoe

A clerk at the bank.

Peters

minor

A clerk at the bank.

Sandy Turnbull

minor

Also known as the brothers Turnbull

A cricketer mentioned in the story.

Ballard

minor

A clerk at the bank.

Comrade Outwood

minor

A clerk at the bank.

George Barstead

minor

Also known as George

A cricketer mentioned in the story.

Keene

minor

A clerk at the bank.