# Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar — Character guide

> Key figures in Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

- [Tarzan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tarzan_and_the_jewels_of_opar_se/characters/tarzan.md): The ape-man and Lord Greystoke, central hero of the jungle adventures.
- [Jane Clayton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tarzan_and_the_jewels_of_opar_se/characters/jane_clayton.md): Tarzan's wife, captured and imperiled by Arab raiders and jungle dangers.
- [Albert Werper](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tarzan_and_the_jewels_of_opar_se/characters/albert_werper.md): A Belgian officer turned thief, obsessed with Opar's jewels.
- [Achmet Zek](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tarzan_and_the_jewels_of_opar_se/characters/achmet_zek.md): Arab raider leader who captures Jane and seeks the Opar jewels.
- [La](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tarzan_and_the_jewels_of_opar_se/characters/la.md): High Priestess of the Flaming God in Opar, vengeful and powerful.
- [Mugambi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tarzan_and_the_jewels_of_opar_se/characters/mugambi.md): Loyal Waziri warrior and companion to Tarzan.
- [Mohammed Beyd](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tarzan_and_the_jewels_of_opar_se/characters/mohammed_beyd.md): Arab lieutenant serving under Achmet Zek.
- [Numa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tarzan_and_the_jewels_of_opar_se/characters/numa.md): The lion, a recurring jungle predator and threat.
- [Taglat](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tarzan_and_the_jewels_of_opar_se/characters/taglat.md): A Mangani ape, sometimes hostile to Tarzan.
- [Abdul Mourak](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tarzan_and_the_jewels_of_opar_se/characters/abdul_mourak.md): An Arab raider and subordinate of Achmet Zek.
- [Jules Frecoult](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tarzan_and_the_jewels_of_opar_se/characters/jules_frecoult.md): A Belgian officer involved in the jewel theft plot.
- [John Clayton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tarzan_and_the_jewels_of_opar_se/characters/john_clayton.md): Tarzan's father, mentioned as deceased; also Tarzan's title.
- [Tantor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tarzan_and_the_jewels_of_opar_se/characters/tantor.md): The elephant, a powerful jungle ally or danger.
- [Buto](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tarzan_and_the_jewels_of_opar_se/characters/buto.md): A rhinoceros, encountered in the jungle.
- [Menelek](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/tarzan_and_the_jewels_of_opar_se/characters/menelek.md): Emperor of Abyssinia, mentioned in passing.

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