Character guide

Jim Marston

major

Also known as James Marston, Poor Jim, old Jim

Narrator and central character, a bushranger reflecting on his life of crime.

Captain Starlight

major

Also known as Mr. Starlight, Captain

Charismatic bushranger leader who masterminds the gang's exploits.

Aileen Marston

major

Also known as sister Aileen, poor Aileen

Jim's devoted sister who struggles with her family's criminal reputation.

Warrigal

supporting

Also known as That infernal Warrigal, poor Warrigal

Starlight's loyal but volatile half-Aboriginal henchman.

Dan Moran

supporting

Also known as old Dan, Daniel

Ruthless bushranger and rival to Starlight's gang.

George Storefield

supporting

Also known as old George, Storefield

Honest farmer and friend to the Marston family.

Father Doyle

supporting

Also known as Father

Catholic priest who counsels the Marston family.

Dick Marston

supporting

Also known as Mr. Marston, Poor Dick

Jim's younger brother who joins the bushranging life.

Sir Ferdinand Morringer

supporting

Also known as Sir Ferdinand, Morringer

Police commissioner determined to capture the bushrangers.

Maddie Barnes

supporting

Also known as Madeline, Barnes

Young woman courted by Dick Marston.

Jeanie Morrison

supporting

Also known as poor Jeanie, Jeanie

Aileen's friend who becomes involved with the Marstons.

Mr. Knightley

supporting

Also known as Knightley

Wealthy landowner and magistrate in the district.

Billy the Boy

supporting

Also known as Bill, William, Master Billy

Young Aboriginal stockman who assists the bushrangers.

Old Rainbow

minor

Also known as Rainbow, Poor old Rainbow

The Marstons' faithful old horse.

Kate Mullockson

minor

Also known as old Mullockson

Wife of the brutal publican Mullockson.

Gracey Storefield

supporting

Also known as Gracey, poor Gracey

George Storefield's gentle daughter.

Falkland

supporting

Also known as Miss Falkland

Mysterious woman connected to Starlight's past.

Kate Morrison

minor

Also known as this Kate Morrison

Jeanie's sister who marries into wealth.

Bella Barnes

minor

Also known as Isabella Barnes, Miss Bella

Maddie's flirtatious sister.

Dad Marston

supporting

Also known as Dad, old Ben Marston

Jim's father, a hard-drinking former convict.

Sergeant Goring

supporting

Also known as Goring

Dogged police sergeant pursuing the bushrangers.

Mother Marston

supporting

Also known as Mother, Mother of Mercy

Jim's long-suffering mother.

Mr. Falkland

minor

Also known as the Hon. Mr. Falkland

Wealthy squatter and father of Miss Falkland.

Joe Moreton

minor

Also known as Joe

Young stockman who joins the bushrangers.

Arizona Bill

minor

Also known as old Bill, old Arizona Bill

American miner and friend to the Marstons.

Jonathan Barnes

minor

Also known as old Jonathan, Mr. Jonathan Barnes

Father of Maddie and Bella, a publican.

Jacob Benton

minor

Also known as old Jacob, Mr. Benton

Old shepherd who witnesses the bushrangers.

Richard Marston

minor

Also known as Prisoner Richard Marston

Jim's alias when captured and put on trial.

Hood

minor

Also known as Mr. Hood

Police magistrate involved in the manhunt.

Mr. Hamilton

minor

Also known as Hamilton

Wealthy squatter and neighbor to the Marstons.

Patsey Daly

minor

Also known as Daly, Poor Patsey

Irish stockman who aids the bushrangers.

Father Roche

minor

Also known as Father

Another priest who ministers to the community.

Joe Wall

minor

Also known as Wall

Bushranger who briefly joins the gang.

Dominick Wharton

minor

Also known as auld Nick, the Honourable Dominick Wharton

Eccentric old squatter and magistrate.

Crib

minor

Also known as old Crib, poor Crib

The Marstons' loyal sheepdog.

Jack Dawson

minor

Also known as Mr. Dawson, Mr. Jack Dawson

Wealthy squatter and father of Bill Dawson.

Pat Burke

minor

Also known as Burke

Irish laborer who works for the Marstons.

Grace Storefield

minor

Also known as Grace

George Storefield's wife.

Mrs. Knightley

minor

Also known as Knightley

Wife of Mr. Knightley, a society lady.

Mrs. Storefield

minor

Also known as Old Mrs. Storefield

George Storefield's mother.

Detective Stillbrook

minor

Police detective who infiltrates the bushrangers.

Mr. Lascelles

minor

Also known as Lascelles

Police officer and magistrate.

Bill Webster

minor

Also known as Billy

Young man who works for the Marstons.

Johnny Dickson

minor

Also known as Johnny

Young stockman and friend of the Marstons.

Ben Marston

minor

Also known as old Ben

Jim's uncle, a bushranger killed early in the story.

James Henderson

minor

Also known as Jim

Young man who courts Aileen.

Mr. Whitman

minor

Also known as Whitman

Wealthy squatter with eligible daughters.

Old Davy

minor

Also known as Davy

Old shepherd who works for the Marstons.

James Doherty

minor

Also known as Jim

Police trooper involved in the chase.

Darkie

minor

Also known as Backed Darkie

A horse owned by the Marstons.

Clifford

minor

Also known as Messrs. Clifford

Sydney businessman who deals with the bushrangers.

Despard

minor

Also known as Mr. Despard

Police officer who pursues the gang.

Mr. Hagan

minor

Also known as Hagan

Publican and informant.

Ailie

minor

Also known as Poor Ailie

Young woman who dies tragically.

Haughton

minor

Also known as Frank Haughton, Mr. Haughton

Wealthy young squatter and magistrate.

Brummy

minor

Bushranger who briefly rides with the gang.

Hulbert

minor

Police trooper killed in a shootout.

John Barker

minor

Also known as John

Stockman who works for the Marstons.

Miss Polly

minor

Also known as Miss Mary, Polly

Serving girl at the Barnes' inn.

Joe Stevenson

minor

Also known as Joey

Young man who joins the bushrangers briefly.

Donohoe

minor

Notorious bushranger mentioned as a contemporary.

David Carstairs

minor

Also known as Davey, Davy

Young man who works at the station.

Bilbah

minor

Aboriginal stockman who works for the Marstons.

Johnny Smoker

minor

Also known as Cross-eyed Jack, Jack

Bushranger who joins the gang.

Mrs. Whitman

minor

Also known as Whitman

Wife of Mr. Whitman.

Mrs. Hamilton

minor

Wife of Mr. Hamilton.

Mrs. Mullockson

minor

Wife of the publican Mullockson.

Cyrus Williams

minor

Also known as Young Cyrus Williams, Williams

Young man who works at the station.

Dick Dawson

minor

Also known as Dick

Son of Jack Dawson.

Mungeree

minor

Aboriginal tracker who assists the police.

Mr. M'Intyre

minor

Also known as old M'Intyre

Old shepherd who works for the Marstons.

Matson

minor

Also known as Mr. Matson

Police officer involved in the manhunt.

Bill Dawson

minor

Son of Jack Dawson, a young squatter.

Mrs. Buxter

minor

Woman who keeps a boarding house.

Bernard Muldoon

minor

Also known as Mr. Muldoon

Police officer who arrests one of the gang.

Fanny Falkland

minor

Daughter of Mr. Falkland.

Schiller

minor

Also known as Dr. Schiller

German doctor who treats the bushrangers.

Mr. Wilbertree

minor

Also known as old Mr. Wilbertree

Old squatter who lives near the Marstons.

Norah

minor

Also known as Poor Norah

Young woman who dies tragically.