# Swallows and Amazons — Character guide

> Key figures in Swallows and Amazons by Arthur Ransome.

- [Titty Walker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/titty_walker.md): Youngest Swallow, imaginative and brave, often the lookout.
- [John Walker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/john_walker.md): Captain of the Swallow, eldest Walker child, responsible leader.
- [Susan Walker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/susan_walker.md): Mate of the Swallow, practical and caring, manages supplies.
- [Roger Walker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/roger_walker.md): Youngest Swallow, eager ship's boy, often called the Boy Roger.
- [Nancy Blackett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/nancy_blackett.md): Captain of the Amazon, fierce and adventurous leader.
- [Peggy Blackett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/peggy_blackett.md): Mate of the Amazon, Nancy's younger sister, loyal crew.
- [Captain Flint](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/captain_flint.md): Uncle of the Amazons, lives on a houseboat, treasure hunter.
- [Mother Walker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/mother_walker.md): Mother of the Swallows, supportive and allows the adventure.
- [Mr. Dixon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/mr_dixon.md): Local farmer and charcoal burner who helps the children.
- [Mrs. Blackett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/mrs_blackett.md): Mother of Nancy and Peggy, lives at Beckfoot.
- [Mr. Jackson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/mr_jackson.md): Local boatman who rents the Swallow to the children.
- [Young Billy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/young_billy.md): Local boy who helps with boats and errands.
- [Old Billy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/old_billy.md): Elderly local man, possibly a fisherman or boatman.
- [Sammy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/sammy.md): Local character, possibly a worker or sailor.
- [Vicky](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/vicky.md): A young girl, possibly a friend or relative of the children.
- [Nurse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/nurse.md): Nanny or caregiver for the Walker children.
- [Daddy Walker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/daddy_walker.md): Father of the Swallows, away at sea but mentioned.
- [Ruth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/ruth.md): A young woman, possibly a friend or relative.
- [Mrs. Jackson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/mrs_jackson.md): Wife of Mr. Jackson, helps with the boathouse.
- [Black Jack](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/black_jack.md): Local character, possibly a sailor or worker.
- [Drool](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters/drool.md): A dog belonging to the charcoal burners.

HTML index: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/swallows_and_amazons_se/characters