Character guide

Tarzan

major

Also known as Tarzan of the Apes, Lord Greystoke, Bwana Tarzan, John Clayton

The ape-man protagonist, a noble savage navigating jungle and civilized worlds.

Jane Clayton

major

Also known as Jane, Jane Porter Clayton, Lady Greystoke

Tarzan's wife, a strong-willed woman kidnapped and marooned in the jungle.

Nikolas Rokoff

major

Also known as Rokoff, M. Rokoff

Villainous Russian archfiend who kidnaps Tarzan's son and plots revenge.

Alexander Paulvitch

supporting

Also known as Paulvitch, Alexis Paulvitch

Rokoff's cunning accomplice, a Russian conspirator in the kidnapping plot.

Mugambi

supporting

Also known as V Mugambi, the faithful Mugambi

Loyal black warrior who becomes Tarzan's companion and ally in the jungle.

Sven Anderssen

supporting

Also known as Anderssen, the Swede

Swedish sailor who aids Tarzan and later betrays him under duress.

Sheeta

supporting

Also known as the mighty Sheeta, Sheeta the panther

A fierce panther that Tarzan tames and uses as an ally.

Kaviri

minor

Also known as the mighty Kaviri

A powerful native chief encountered by Tarzan in the jungle.

Momulla the Maori

minor

Also known as Momulla, the Maori

A Maori sailor and member of the Kincaid's villainous crew.

Schneider

minor

Also known as Mr. Schneider

A German member of Rokoff's crew on the Kincaid.

Akut

supporting

Also known as the startled Akut

A great ape who becomes Tarzan's ally and companion.

Kai Shang

minor

Also known as Kai Shang of Fachan

A Chinese pirate and villainous crew member of the Kincaid.

M'ganwazam

minor

Also known as old M'ganwazam

An old native chief who aids Tarzan in the jungle.

Gust

minor

A sailor on the Kincaid, part of Rokoff's crew.

Schmidt

minor

A German sailor and member of the Kincaid's crew.

Tambudza

minor

Also known as old Tambudza

An elderly native who helps Tarzan navigate the jungle.

Jack Clayton

minor

Also known as little Jack

Tarzan and Jane's infant son, kidnapped by Rokoff.

D'Arnot

minor

Also known as Lieutenant Paul D'Arnot, Paul

French lieutenant and friend of Tarzan who aids in the rescue.

Numa

minor

The lion, a recurring jungle predator encountered by Tarzan.

Bara

minor

A deer-like animal in the jungle, often hunted by predators.

Molak

minor

A native warrior encountered during Tarzan's jungle travels.

The Chinaman

minor

A Chinese crew member on the Kincaid, part of the villainous crew.

Sullivan

minor

A sailor on the Kincaid, part of Rokoff's crew.

Carl

minor

A sailor on the Kincaid, part of Rokoff's crew.

Jones

minor

A sailor on the Kincaid, part of Rokoff's crew.