# The Black Opal — Character guide

> Key figures in The Black Opal by Katharine Susannah Prichard.

- [Sophie Rouminof](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_opal_se/characters/sophie_rouminof.md): A young woman central to the opal-mining community and its conflicts.
- [Michael Brady](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_opal_se/characters/michael_brady.md): A key figure in the opal fields, deeply involved with Sophie and the miners.
- [Potch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_opal_se/characters/potch.md): A rough but loyal miner and friend to Michael and Sophie.
- [John Armitage](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_opal_se/characters/john_armitage.md): A wealthy and influential figure in the opal trade.
- [Paul](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_opal_se/characters/paul.md): A miner associated with the opal fields.
- [Martha M'Cready](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_opal_se/characters/martha_mccready.md): A local woman with ties to the mining community.
- [Arthur Henty](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_opal_se/characters/arthur_henty.md): A member of the Henty family involved in local affairs.
- [Mirry Flail](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_opal_se/characters/mirry_flail.md): A young person in the mining settlement.
- [Roy O'Mara](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_opal_se/characters/roy_omara.md): A character associated with the opal fields.
- [Beeswing](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_opal_se/characters/beeswing.md): A horse or a character with this nickname.
- [Chassy Robb](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_opal_se/characters/chassy_robb.md): A minor character in the mining community.
- [Adler](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_opal_se/characters/adler.md): A figure possibly from outside the community.
- [Mr. Riley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_black_opal_se/characters/mr_riley.md): A minor character mentioned in the story.

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