Ralestone Luck · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Ralestone Luck by Andre Norton.
Val Ralestone
major
Also known as Lord Valerius, Lord Val, Val, Valerie St. Jean de Roche
The elder Ralestone brother, heir to the family estate and its mysterious luck.
Rupert Ralestone
major
Also known as Prince Rupert, Mr. Ralestone, Rupert Ralestone, the younger Ralestone
The younger Ralestone brother, impulsive and eager to restore the family fortune.
Rick Ralestone
major
Also known as Ricky, Richard, Richard Ralestone, Roderick Ralestone, Roderick St. Jean de Roche Ralestone
A mysterious cousin and the true heir to the Ralestone title and luck.
Uncle Rick
supporting
Also known as Ricky, Sam, young Roderick, Roderick, VIII Great - Uncle Rick Walks the Hall Sam
The ghostly ancestor of the Ralestones who haunts the family hall.
Jeems
supporting
Also known as the boy Jeems, Bother Jeems
A loyal but superstitious servant of the Ralestone family.
Miss Charity
supporting
Also known as Charity, Charity Biglow
A kind-hearted neighbor who becomes involved with the Ralestone brothers.
Lucy
supporting
A young woman from the swamp who aids the Ralestones.
LeFleur
supporting
Also known as Mr. LeFleur, René LeFleur
A mysterious neighbor with a hidden agenda regarding the Ralestone property.
Creighton
minor
Also known as Mr. Creighton, Mistuh Creighton
A lawyer or business associate involved in the Ralestone affairs.
Judson Holmes
minor
Also known as Holmes, Mr. Holmes, Mr. Judson Holmes
A detective or investigator looking into the Ralestone family secrets.
Satan
minor
Also known as Satan Goes A - Hunting
The Ralestone family dog, a large and loyal hound.
Red Bird
minor
Also known as Red, Red ”
A Native American character who assists the Ralestones.
Sam Two
minor
Also known as Sam
A servant or worker at the Ralestone estate.
Chanda
minor
Also known as Miss ’ Chanda, effen Miss ’ Chanda
An elderly servant or former slave at the Ralestone plantation.
Miss Biglow
minor
Charity's mother or older relative, a local society figure.
Letty-Lou
minor
Also known as Letty
A young girl from the swamp community.
Boss
minor
Also known as The Boss
A local figure of authority in the swamp region.
René St. Jean
minor
Also known as St. Jean, Laurent St. Jean, Laurent
An ancestor or relative of the Ralestones from the French side.
Black Dick
minor
Also known as Ricky
A pirate ancestor of the Ralestones, mentioned in family lore.
Jean Lafitte
minor
Also known as Lafitte
The historical pirate, connected to the Ralestone family legend.
Bob
minor
Also known as Mah gran ’ pappy Bob
An elderly former slave or local storyteller.
Sir Roderick de la Stone
minor
Also known as Ricky, Roderick, Sir Roderick
A medieval ancestor of the Ralestones, founder of the family line.
Harrison
minor
Also known as Mr. Harrison
A business associate or visitor to the Ralestone estate.
Lady Richanda
minor
Also known as the Lady Richanda, The first Lady Richanda, Richanda
An ancestress of the Ralestones, subject of a portrait.
Mr. Lever
minor
Also known as Lever
A local businessman or tradesman.
Miles Ralestone
minor
Also known as a certain wild Miles Ralestone, Young Miles
A wild ancestor of the Ralestones, known for his exploits.
Aunt Rogers
minor
Also known as Great - aunt Rogers
An elderly relative of the Ralestones.
Comte de Roche
minor
Also known as de Roche, The Comte
A French nobleman ancestor of the Ralestones.
Lorne
minor
Also known as Marquess of Lorne, Marquess
A title associated with the Ralestone family history.
Mistuh Ralestone
minor
A dialect form used by servants to address a Ralestone.
Mistuh LeFleah
minor
A dialect form used by servants to address LeFleur.
Richanda Ralestone
minor
Also known as Miss Ralestone, Miss Richanda Ralestone
A female ancestor of the Ralestones.
Doff
minor
A servant or worker at the Ralestone estate.
Captain Roderick Ralestone
minor
Also known as young Ralestone
A military ancestor of the Ralestones.
Fen
minor
A servant or worker at the Ralestone estate.
Simpson
minor
A servant or employee at the Ralestone estate.
Gatty
minor
A local character in the swamp community.
Falesse
minor
A minor character associated with the Ralestone story.
Père Armand
minor
Also known as Armand
A local priest or religious figure.
Dr. LeFrode
minor
Also known as LeFrode
A doctor or scientist in the story.
Dr. Hanly Richardson
minor
Also known as Dr. Richardson
A professor from Tulane University consulted by the Ralestones.
Bluebeard
minor
A pirate figure mentioned in the Ralestone family legend.
Cinders
minor
A servant or worker at the Ralestone estate.
Young Denys LeFleur
minor
A younger member of the LeFleur family.
Pepe Llula
minor
A minor character in the swamp community.
Lissen
minor
A minor character, possibly a servant.
