The Black Mask · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in The Black Mask by E. W. Hornung.
A. J. Raffles
major
Also known as Raffles, old Raffles, Mr. Raffles, Raffles the burglar
A gentleman burglar and cricketer, the central figure of the stories.
Bunny
major
Also known as the Bunny, old Bunny
Raffles's loyal friend and chronicler, often complicit in his schemes.
Lord Ernest Belville
supporting
Also known as Lord Ernest, Belville, the late Lord Ernest Belville
A nobleman whose identity Raffles sometimes assumes for his exploits.
Dr. Theobald
supporting
Also known as Theobald, friend Theobald, old Theobald
A doctor and friend who aids Raffles and Bunny in their adventures.
Faustina
supporting
Also known as this poor Faustina
A tragic Italian woman involved in a crime of passion.
Count Corbucci
supporting
Also known as Corbucci, that grampus Corbucci, old Corbucci, the defunct Corbucci
A wealthy Italian count whose death triggers a mystery.
Corporal Connal
supporting
Also known as Connal, IV Corporal Connal
A military man involved in a tense confrontation with Raffles.
Mr. Maturin
supporting
Also known as Maturin
A mysterious figure with connections to Raffles's past.
Stefano
minor
An Italian servant or associate in the Faustina affair.
Beefy
minor
Also known as Good old Beefy, the valiant Beefy, old Beefy Smith
A boisterous friend of Raffles and Bunny.
Jacques Saillard
minor
A Frenchman involved in a jewel theft plot.
Captain Bellingham
minor
Also known as Bellingham
A military officer who crosses paths with Raffles.
Aphrodite
minor
A racehorse or a woman referred to in passing.
Ralph
minor
Also known as Mr. Ralph
A minor acquaintance of the main characters.
Arturo
minor
Also known as Arturo mio
An Italian man connected to Faustina's story.
Mr. Ezra B. Martin
minor
Also known as Mr. Martin, Ezra
A businessman or client in one of Raffles's schemes.
Olphert
minor
Also known as Young Olphert
A young man involved in a cricket or social scene.
Lady May Paulton
minor
Also known as Lady May
A society lady who appears in a social context.
Miss Martin
minor
A female relative of Mr. Ezra B. Martin.
Dowager Lady Kirkleatham
minor
Also known as Lady Kirkleatham, the Kirkleatham
An elderly noblewoman mentioned in the narrative.
