# Romance — Character guide

> Key figures in Romance by Joseph Conrad.

- [Tomas Castro](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romance_se/characters/tomas_castro.md): A central character, often the focal point of the narrative.
- [Carlos Riego](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romance_se/characters/carlos_riego.md): Patriarch of the Riego family, a key figure in the plot.
- [Seraphina Riego](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romance_se/characters/seraphina_riego.md): The young lady of the Riego household, central to romantic entanglements.
- [Manuel del Popolo Isturiz](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romance_se/characters/manuel_del_popolo_isturiz.md): A charismatic and dangerous figure, often called 'El Demonio'.
- [Mr. Sebright](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romance_se/characters/mr_sebright.md): An Englishman involved in the local intrigues and conflicts.
- [O'Brien](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romance_se/characters/obrien.md): The local judge, a powerful and scheming figure.
- [Williams](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romance_se/characters/williams.md): A roystering character and his wife, part of the local English community.
- [Don Balthasar Riego](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romance_se/characters/don_balthasar_riego.md): An ancestor of the Riego family, mentioned in the narrative.
- [Father Antonio](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romance_se/characters/father_antonio.md): A local priest who interacts with the main characters.
- [Señor Ramon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romance_se/characters/se%C3%B1or_ramon.md): An older local figure, possibly a friend of the Riegos.
- [Nichols](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romance_se/characters/nichols.md): A notorious character mentioned in the story.
- [Sir Ralph Rooksby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romance_se/characters/sir_ralph_rooksby.md): An English baronet with connections to the story's events.
- [Juan Kemp](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romance_se/characters/juan_kemp.md): A young man of mixed heritage, involved in the plot.
- [Major Cowper](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romance_se/characters/major_cowper.md): A retired military man, part of the expatriate community.
- [Pat O'Brien](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romance_se/characters/pat_obrien.md): A possible relative or associate of the judge O'Brien.
- [Don Vincente Salazar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romance_se/characters/don_vincente_salazar.md): A Spanish nobleman with a lengthy name, appears in the story.
- [Mr. Macdonald](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romance_se/characters/mr_macdonald.md): A local planter or landowner, part of the community.
- [David Macdonald](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romance_se/characters/david_macdonald.md): A younger Macdonald, possibly a son of Mr. Macdonald.
- [La Chica](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romance_se/characters/la_chica.md): A female character, possibly a servant or local girl.
- [Nikola el Escoces](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romance_se/characters/nikola_el_escoces.md): A Scottish character, possibly a sailor or mercenary.
- [El Rubio](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romance_se/characters/el_rubio.md): A character referred to by a nickname, meaning 'the blonde'.
- [Inglez](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romance_se/characters/inglez.md): A character referred to as 'the Englishman'.
- [Enrico](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romance_se/characters/enrico.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or local.
- [Admiral Rowley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romance_se/characters/admiral_rowley.md): A retired naval officer, part of the expatriate circle.
- [Mr. Kemp](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romance_se/characters/mr_kemp.md): An older Kemp, possibly father of Juan Kemp.
- [Mr. Lillywhite](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romance_se/characters/mr_lillywhite.md): A character, possibly a tradesman or sailor.
- [Cesar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romance_se/characters/cesar.md): The majordomo of the Riego household, an African.
- [Old Perkins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romance_se/characters/old_perkins.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or local.
- [Carlos el Demonio](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romance_se/characters/carlos_el_demonio.md): A character with the epithet 'the Demon', possibly Manuel.
- [Miss Riego](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/romance_se/characters/miss_riego.md): A female member of the Riego family, possibly Seraphina.

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