Scaramouche · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Scaramouche by Rafael Sabatini.
André-Louis Moreau
major
Also known as Louis, André, M. André, André-Louis, Louis Moreau, M. Moreau
A young lawyer turned actor and revolutionary, driven by a quest for justice and revenge.
M. Binet
major
Also known as Binet, Scaramouche, Florimond Binet, the great mime Florimond Binet
The tyrannical leader of a traveling theatre troupe who becomes André-Louis's mentor and rival.
Aline de Kercadiou
major
Also known as Aline, Cousin Aline, Mademoiselle de Kercadiou, Mlle. de Kercadiou
A noblewoman and André-Louis's cousin, caught between love and family loyalty.
Marquis de La Tour d'Azyr
major
Also known as the Marquis, M. de La Tour d'Azyr, La Tour d'Azyr, M. le Marquis
An arrogant aristocrat and deadly swordsman, André-Louis's sworn enemy.
M. de Kercadiou
supporting
Also known as de Kercadiou, Kercadiou, Quintin de Kercadiou, Uncle Quintin
André-Louis's uncle and guardian, a conservative nobleman of Gavrillac.
Philippe de Vilmorin
supporting
Also known as Philippe, Vilmorin, de Vilmorin, poor Philippe
A passionate young aristocrat and friend of André-Louis, whose death sparks the plot.
Le Chapelier
supporting
Also known as Chapelier, M. Le Chapelier, President Le Chapelier
A prominent revolutionary leader and orator in the National Assembly.
Climène
supporting
Also known as the unfortunate Climène
An actress in Binet's troupe, beloved by Leandre and a friend to André-Louis.
Leandre
supporting
Also known as M. Leandre, poor Leandre
A young actor in Binet's troupe, in love with Climène and often comic.
Mme. la Comtesse de Plougastel
supporting
Also known as Mme. de Plougastel, de Plougastel, Plougastel
A mysterious noblewoman who aids André-Louis and harbors secrets.
M. de Chabrillane
supporting
Also known as de Chabrillane, Chabrillane, the watchful Chabrillane
A loyal friend of the Marquis de La Tour d'Azyr and a fellow aristocrat.
Danton
supporting
Also known as M. Danton
A powerful revolutionary leader and orator, a key figure in the National Assembly.
Pantaloon
minor
Also known as M. Pantaloon, Poor old Pantaloon
An elderly actor in Binet's troupe, often playing the foolish father.
Polichinelle
minor
A hunchbacked puppet and comic character in Binet's theatre.
Rougane
minor
Also known as young Rougane, Young Rougane
A young Breton nobleman and friend of André-Louis.
Kersain
minor
A Breton nobleman and acquaintance of André-Louis.
Fresnel
minor
A lawyer and colleague of André-Louis in Rennes.
M. de Lesdiguières
minor
Also known as M. Lesdiguières
An elderly nobleman and fencing master who trains André-Louis.
Bertrand des Amis
minor
Also known as M. Bertrand des Amis, M. des Amis, des Amis
A fencing master and friend who aids André-Louis in Paris.
Jean-Jacques
minor
Also known as Jacques, the diligent Jacques
A servant or attendant in the Kercadiou household.
M. de Vilmorin
minor
Also known as de Vilmorin
Father of Philippe de Vilmorin, a grieving aristocrat.
Lagron
minor
Also known as poor Lagron, Emmanuel Lagron, deputy Lagron
A deputy in the National Assembly, a colleague of Le Chapelier.
M. Necker
minor
Also known as Necker, the wonderful M. Necker
The French finance minister, a historical figure mentioned in the narrative.
Mademoiselle Binet
minor
Also known as Mlle Binet, Mlle. Binet
Daughter of M. Binet, a young woman in the theatre troupe.
Rhodomont
minor
Also known as the gentle Rhodomont, the cowardly Rhodomont
A braggart actor in Binet's troupe, often playing the swaggering soldier.
Harlequin
minor
A comic servant character in the commedia dell'arte troupe.
Columbine
minor
Also known as the returning Columbine
A clever maidservant character in the commedia dell'arte troupe.
M. de Plougastel
minor
Husband of Madame de Plougastel, a nobleman with political ties.
Gervais
minor
A servant in the Kercadiou household.
Mabey
minor
A servant or minor functionary in the story.
Isaac
minor
A Jewish moneylender or merchant encountered by André-Louis.
M. de Sautron
minor
Also known as de Sautron, M. le Comte de Sautron, Sautron
A nobleman and associate of the Marquis de La Tour d'Azyr.
Madame la Comtesse de Sautron
minor
Also known as Madame de Sautron, Mme. de Sautron
Wife of M. de Sautron, a noblewoman in aristocratic circles.
Pierrot
minor
A sad clown character in the commedia dell'arte troupe.
Parvissimus
minor
Also known as M. Parvissimus
A pompous actor in Binet's troupe, often playing the doctor.
La Binet
minor
Wife of M. Binet, a member of the theatre troupe.
Étienne de Kercadiou
minor
Also known as Étienne de Gavrillac
A relative of the Kercadiou family, possibly André-Louis's father.
Pasquariel
minor
An actor in Binet's troupe, playing a comic servant.
Bénoît
minor
A servant at the Kercadiou estate, loyal to André-Louis.
Cordemais
minor
Also known as rascal Cordemais, M. Cordemais
A lawyer and colleague of André-Louis in Rennes.
Mirabeau
minor
Also known as Count Mirabeau
A famous revolutionary orator and statesman, briefly mentioned.
Seigneur de Gavrillac
minor
Also known as the Seigneur de Gavrillac, Gavrillac
The lord of the Gavrillac estate, a background nobleman.
Robespierre
minor
Also known as de Robespierre
A revolutionary leader, mentioned in political contexts.
Rédon
minor
A town or location in Brittany, possibly a character's name.
Guichen
minor
A naval commander or nobleman mentioned in passing.
Besenval
minor
A Swiss commander of royal troops, mentioned in historical context.
Danet
minor
A lawyer or official involved in the legal proceedings.
Maury
minor
Also known as The Abbé Maury
A conservative clergyman and orator in the National Assembly.
Bailly
minor
Also known as Mayor Bailly
The mayor of Paris during the Revolution, a historical figure.
Camille Desmoulins
minor
Also known as Desmoulins
A revolutionary journalist and orator, briefly mentioned.
Prince de Lambesc
minor
Also known as Lambesc, Prince Lambesc
A royalist commander who led cavalry against the crowd.
Ancenis
minor
A town or noble family name mentioned in the narrative.
de La Motte-Royau
minor
Also known as La Motte-Royau
A nobleman and associate of Chabrillane.
Old Rabouillet
minor
Also known as Rabouillet
An elderly servant or retainer in the Kercadiou household.
Chevalier de Chabrillane
minor
Also known as Le Chevalier de Chabrillane
A younger relative of M. de Chabrillane, a minor aristocrat.
M. de la Roche Jeannine
minor
Also known as M. de Jeannine
A nobleman mentioned in social contexts.
Marat
minor
Also known as Jean-Paul Mara
A radical revolutionary journalist, mentioned in political discussions.
Lafayette
minor
Also known as M. le Comte de Lafayette
A French general and revolutionary leader, briefly mentioned.
Vergniaud
minor
A Girondin leader and orator, mentioned in political context.
Brissot
minor
A Girondin leader and journalist, mentioned in political context.
