# The Amateur Cracksman — Character guide

> Key figures in The Amateur Cracksman by E. W. Hornung.

- [A. J. Raffles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_amateur_cracksman_se/characters/raffles.md): A gentleman cracksman and amateur cricketer, the central figure of the stories.
- [Bunny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_amateur_cracksman_se/characters/bunny.md): The narrator and loyal accomplice of Raffles, often hesitant but devoted.
- [Inspector Mackenzie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_amateur_cracksman_se/characters/mackenzie.md): A Scotland Yard inspector who pursues Raffles and Bunny.
- [Reginald Crawshay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_amateur_cracksman_se/characters/crawshay.md): A shady acquaintance involved in criminal schemes with Raffles.
- [Ewbank](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_amateur_cracksman_se/characters/ewbank.md): A victim of one of Raffles's schemes, a wealthy man with a past.
- [Sir Bernard Debenham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_amateur_cracksman_se/characters/sir_bernard_debenham.md): A baronet whose house is targeted by Raffles for a burglary.
- [Reuben Rosenthall](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_amateur_cracksman_se/characters/reuben_rosenthall.md): A wealthy diamond merchant and target of a Raffles heist.
- [J. M. Craggs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_amateur_cracksman_se/characters/craggs.md): A disreputable politician and associate of Raffles in a gambling scheme.
- [Lord Amersteth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_amateur_cracksman_se/characters/lord_amersteth.md): A nobleman whose country house is burgled by Raffles.
- [Bennett Addenbrooke](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_amateur_cracksman_se/characters/addenbrooke.md): A wealthy man whose home is robbed by Raffles and Bunny.
- [Captain von Heumann](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_amateur_cracksman_se/characters/von_heumann.md): A German officer and rival of Raffles in a cricket match and a theft.
- [Jack Rutter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_amateur_cracksman_se/characters/jack_rutter.md): A former friend of Raffles who gets into trouble and seeks help.
- [The Doctor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_amateur_cracksman_se/characters/the_doctor.md): A physician who attends to Raffles after an injury.
- [Billy Purvis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_amateur_cracksman_se/characters/purvis.md): A violent criminal who threatens Raffles and Bunny.
- [Old Baird](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_amateur_cracksman_se/characters/old_baird.md): A miserly old man rumored to have been cheated by Raffles.
- [Miss Melhuish](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_amateur_cracksman_se/characters/miss_melhuish.md): A young woman who becomes involved in a scheme with Raffles.
- [The Captain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_amateur_cracksman_se/characters/the_captain.md): A ship captain involved in transporting stolen goods.
- [Mac](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_amateur_cracksman_se/characters/mac.md): A Scottish acquaintance of Raffles, possibly a police officer.
- [Miss Werner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_amateur_cracksman_se/characters/miss_werner.md): A charming young woman who attracts Raffles's attention.
- [Lady Melrose](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_amateur_cracksman_se/characters/lady_melrose.md): A society hostess whose party is attended by Raffles.
- [Viscount Crowley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_amateur_cracksman_se/characters/viscount_crowley.md): A young nobleman who gambles heavily and crosses paths with Raffles.
- [Old Johnson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_amateur_cracksman_se/characters/old_johnson.md): An elderly man who appears briefly in a story.
- [Delilah](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_amateur_cracksman_se/characters/delilah.md): A name used in a story within the book, possibly a code name.

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