# The Enchanted Castle — Character guide

> Key figures in The Enchanted Castle by E. Nesbit.

- [Gerald](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enchanted_castle_se/characters/gerald.md): One of the three children who discover the enchanted castle and its magical ring.
- [Mabel Prowse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enchanted_castle_se/characters/mabel_prowse.md): The children's cousin who becomes invisible and later a princess in the magical adventures.
- [Jimmy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enchanted_castle_se/characters/jimmy.md): The youngest of the three children, often called Mademoiselle by the others.
- [Kathleen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enchanted_castle_se/characters/kathleen.md): The sister of Gerald and Jimmy, who gets lost in the magical castle.
- [Lord Yalding](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enchanted_castle_se/characters/lord_yalding.md): The owner of the enchanted castle and its magical treasures.
- [Johnson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enchanted_castle_se/characters/johnson.md): The loyal butler at Yalding Towers who assists the children.
- [Betty](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enchanted_castle_se/characters/betty.md): A servant girl at the castle who becomes involved in the magical events.
- [Phoebus Apollo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enchanted_castle_se/characters/phoebus_apollo.md): The sun god brought to life by the magical ring.
- [Scratch Cat](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enchanted_castle_se/characters/scratch_cat.md): A cat transformed into a human by the magic ring.
- [The Stranger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enchanted_castle_se/characters/the_stranger.md): A mysterious figure who appears at the castle with knowledge of its magic.
- [Rapunzel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enchanted_castle_se/characters/rapunzel.md): A fairy-tale princess brought to life by the children's wishes.
- [Jefferson D. Conway](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enchanted_castle_se/characters/jefferson_conway.md): An American visitor who becomes entangled in the castle's magic.
- [Ugly-Wugly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enchanted_castle_se/characters/ugly_wugly.md): A living scarecrow-like creature created by the children's magic.
- [Bates](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enchanted_castle_se/characters/bates.md): A gardener at Yalding Towers who witnesses strange events.
- [Ugly-Wuglies](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enchanted_castle_se/characters/ugly_wuglies.md): A group of magical creatures brought to life by the children.
- [Psyche](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enchanted_castle_se/characters/psyche.md): A statue of the goddess Psyche that comes to life.
- [Sir Rupert](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enchanted_castle_se/characters/sir_rupert.md): A knight from the past who appears in the enchanted castle.
- [Hermes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enchanted_castle_se/characters/hermes.md): The messenger god summoned by the magic ring.
- [Mr. Bailiff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enchanted_castle_se/characters/mr_bailiff.md): The local bailiff who deals with the children's mischief.
- [Flora](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enchanted_castle_se/characters/flora.md): The Roman goddess of flowers, briefly animated by magic.
- [Hebe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enchanted_castle_se/characters/hebe.md): The goddess of youth, appearing as a statue come to life.
- [Zeus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enchanted_castle_se/characters/zeus.md): The king of the gods, briefly summoned by the ring.
- [Jimminy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enchanted_castle_se/characters/jimminy.md): A nickname used by the children during their adventures.
- [Halloa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enchanted_castle_se/characters/halloa.md): A character who calls out to the children in the castle.
- [Auntie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enchanted_castle_se/characters/auntie.md): The children's aunt who sends them to the castle.
- [Velveteens](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enchanted_castle_se/characters/velveteens.md): A minor character mentioned in the castle household.
- [Hera](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_enchanted_castle_se/characters/hera.md): The queen of the gods, briefly appearing in a magical scene.

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