Character guide

The Narrator

major

Also known as Unknown, I, me, my, mine, myself, we, us, our, ours, ourselves

The first-person narrator and protagonist, a member of the treasure-hunting expedition.

Mr. Powell

major

Also known as Powell

A key member of the Alerte's crew, involved in the treasure search.

Arthur Cotton

supporting

Also known as Cotton, Arthur

A crew member on the Alerte, participating in the voyage and treasure hunt.

Mr. A⸺

supporting

Also known as Mr. A⁠⸺

A member of the expedition, often referred to by his initial.

Captain P⸺

major

Also known as young P⸺

The captain of the Alerte, leading the treasure-seeking voyage.

Christian Cruise

supporting

Also known as Cruise

A crew member on the Alerte, part of the treasure-hunting party.

Master Jacko

minor

Also known as Jacko

A young crew member or mascot on the Alerte.

Frank Mildmay

minor

Also known as Mildmay

A character mentioned in the narrative, possibly a historical figure or crew member.

Captain Hercules Robinson

minor

Also known as Captain Robinson

A captain encountered or referenced during the voyage.

John Wright

minor

Also known as the barquentine John, John, Wright

The owner or captain of the barquentine John, a vessel met at sea.

The Alerte

major

Also known as Alerte

The ship itself, central to the voyage and treasure hunt.

The Captain

supporting

Also known as captain

Generic reference to the ship's captain, often the narrator's superior.

The Harbour Doctor

minor

Also known as harbour doctor

A port official who interacts with the crew during stops.

Lord Dundonald

minor

A historical figure referenced in connection with treasure lore.

John Joseph Marshall

minor

Also known as John Joseph, Joe

A crew member on the Alerte, involved in the expedition.

Dr. Cloete-Smith

minor

Also known as Cloete - Smith

A doctor or scientist accompanying the expedition.

Mr. Pollock

minor

Also known as Pollock

A crew member or officer on the Alerte.

Ted Milner

minor

Also known as Ted

A crew member on the Alerte, part of the shore party.

George Theodosius Spanner

minor

Also known as Theodosius, George, George Spanner

A crew member with a distinctive name on the Alerte.

Mr. Pursell

minor

Also known as Pursell

A crew member or officer on the Alerte.

Mr. Wilson

minor

Also known as Wilson

A crew member or officer on the Alerte.

The Doctor

supporting

Also known as doctor

The ship's doctor, providing medical care during the voyage.

Mr. E. F. Knight

major

Also known as Mr. Knight, Knight, E. F. Knight

The author and a member of the expedition, possibly the narrator.

Captain Marryat

minor

A historical novelist referenced in the narrative.

Mr. Picket

minor

A crew member or officer on the Alerte.

Amaso Delano

minor

A historical figure mentioned in the treasure backstory.

Captain Kennedy

minor

A captain of another vessel encountered during the voyage.

Captain Langdon

minor

Also known as Langdon

A captain of another vessel met during the expedition.