Character guide

Face

major

Also known as Jeremy, Neighbour, Captain, Lungs

The clever housekeeper who orchestrates the alchemical schemes under his master's absence.

Subtle

major

Also known as Doctor, the Doctor

The fraudulent alchemist who partners with Face to con the gullible.

Dol Common

major

Also known as Dol, Madam Dol, Dorothy, Mistress Dorothy

The clever accomplice who plays various roles in the trio's schemes.

Sir Epicure Mammon

major

Also known as Mammon, Sir Mammon, Epicure

A wealthy knight obsessed with the philosopher's stone and sensual pleasures.

Abel Drugger

supporting

Also known as Drugger, Abel

A naive tobacco shopkeeper seeking advice to improve his business.

Ananias

supporting

Also known as the Brethren

A zealous Puritan deacon who distrusts alchemy but seeks its profits.

Kastril

supporting

Also known as the Kastrils

A hot-headed young gentleman who wants to learn quarreling.

Dame Pliant

supporting

A rich widow sought after by multiple suitors for her fortune.

Pertinax Surly

supporting

Also known as Surly

A skeptical gambler who disguises himself to expose the alchemists.

Dapper

supporting

A gullible lawyer's clerk who believes he is favored by the Queen of Fairy.

Lovewit

supporting

The master of the house who returns unexpectedly to reclaim his property.

Don Diego

minor

Also known as Don, Diego

A Spanish gentleman who becomes involved in the schemes.

Queen of Fairy

minor

Also known as Fairy

A fictional queen used by Face to deceive Dapper.

Officers

minor

Law enforcement who raid the house at the play's climax.

Neighbour

minor

A local resident who reports suspicious activity to Lovewit.