# The Black Mask — Character guide

> Key figures in The Black Mask by E. W. Hornung.

- [A. J. Raffles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_mask_se/characters/raffles.md): A gentleman burglar and cricketer, the central figure of the stories.
- [Bunny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_mask_se/characters/bunny.md): Raffles's loyal friend and chronicler, often complicit in his schemes.
- [Lord Ernest Belville](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_mask_se/characters/lord_ernest_belville.md): A nobleman whose identity Raffles sometimes assumes for his exploits.
- [Dr. Theobald](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_mask_se/characters/theobald.md): A doctor and friend who aids Raffles and Bunny in their adventures.
- [Faustina](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_mask_se/characters/faustina.md): A tragic Italian woman involved in a crime of passion.
- [Count Corbucci](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_mask_se/characters/corbucci.md): A wealthy Italian count whose death triggers a mystery.
- [Corporal Connal](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_mask_se/characters/corporal_connal.md): A military man involved in a tense confrontation with Raffles.
- [Mr. Maturin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_mask_se/characters/mr_maturin.md): A mysterious figure with connections to Raffles's past.
- [Stefano](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_mask_se/characters/stefano.md): An Italian servant or associate in the Faustina affair.
- [Beefy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_mask_se/characters/beefy.md): A boisterous friend of Raffles and Bunny.
- [Jacques Saillard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_mask_se/characters/jacques_saillard.md): A Frenchman involved in a jewel theft plot.
- [Captain Bellingham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_mask_se/characters/captain_bellingham.md): A military officer who crosses paths with Raffles.
- [Aphrodite](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_mask_se/characters/aphrodite.md): A racehorse or a woman referred to in passing.
- [Ralph](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_mask_se/characters/ralph.md): A minor acquaintance of the main characters.
- [Arturo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_mask_se/characters/arturo.md): An Italian man connected to Faustina's story.
- [Mr. Ezra B. Martin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_mask_se/characters/mr_ezra_b_martin.md): A businessman or client in one of Raffles's schemes.
- [Olphert](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_mask_se/characters/olphert.md): A young man involved in a cricket or social scene.
- [Lady May Paulton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_mask_se/characters/lady_may_paulton.md): A society lady who appears in a social context.
- [Miss Martin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_mask_se/characters/miss_martin.md): A female relative of Mr. Ezra B. Martin.
- [Dowager Lady Kirkleatham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_mask_se/characters/dowager_lady_kirkleatham.md): An elderly noblewoman mentioned in the narrative.

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