# The Financier — Character guide

> Key figures in The Financier by Theodore Dreiser.

- [Frank Algernon Cowperwood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_financier_se/characters/frank_cowperwood.md): Ambitious financier whose career and personal life drive the novel's plot.
- [Aileen Butler](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_financier_se/characters/aileen_butler.md): Fiery daughter of Edward Butler, becomes Cowperwood's mistress and later wife.
- [George W. Stener](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_financier_se/characters/george_stener.md): City treasurer whose corruption and weakness entangle him with Cowperwood.
- [Edward Malia Butler](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_financier_se/characters/edward_butler.md): Powerful political boss and father of Aileen, initially Cowperwood's ally.
- [Henry Worthington Cowperwood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_financier_se/characters/henry_cowperwood.md): Frank's father, a conservative banker who supports his son's ambitions.
- [Mrs. Henry W. Cowperwood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_financier_se/characters/mrs_cowperwood_senior.md): Frank's mother, a quiet and supportive presence in the family.
- [Lillian Cowperwood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_financier_se/characters/lillian_cowperwood.md): Frank's first wife, a gentle woman who struggles with his ambition.
- [Mrs. Frank Cowperwood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_financier_se/characters/mrs_frank_cowperwood.md): Frank's second wife, Aileen, after their marriage.
- [Walter Bonhag](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_financier_se/characters/walter_bonhag.md): A prison guard who becomes an antagonist to Cowperwood.
- [Mrs. Butler](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_financier_se/characters/mrs_butler.md): Edward Butler's wife and Aileen's mother.
- [Norah](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_financier_se/characters/norah.md): A young woman who becomes Cowperwood's mistress in Chicago.
- [Mr. Shannon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_financier_se/characters/mr_shannon.md): District attorney who prosecutes Cowperwood.
- [Henry A. Mollenhauer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_financier_se/characters/henry_mollenhauer.md): A powerful political and financial rival of Cowperwood.
- [Mark Simpson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_financier_se/characters/mark_simpson.md): A corrupt state senator allied with Cowperwood's enemies.
- [Albert Stires](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_financier_se/characters/albert_stires.md): Cowperwood's loyal clerk and later business associate.
- [Warden Michael Desmas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_financier_se/characters/warden_desmas.md): Warden of the prison where Cowperwood is incarcerated.
- [Jonas Alderson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_financier_se/characters/alderson.md): A minor political figure and ally of Cowperwood.
- [Uncle Seneca](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_financier_se/characters/uncle_seneca.md): Frank's uncle, a wealthy and domineering relative.
- [Sister Sempronia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_financier_se/characters/sister_sempronia.md): A nun who appears briefly in the narrative.
- [Mr. Martinson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_financier_se/characters/mr_martinson.md): A minor business associate of Cowperwood.
- [Hibbs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_financier_se/characters/hibbs.md): A minor clerk in the city treasurer's office.
- [Henry Waterman Sr.](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_financier_se/characters/henry_waterman_sr.md): A wealthy businessman and associate of Cowperwood.
- [Avery Stone](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_financier_se/characters/avery_stone.md): A prominent banker and rival of Cowperwood.
- [Mr. Chapin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_financier_se/characters/mr_chapin.md): A minor business figure in Philadelphia.
- [Mr. Ellsworth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_financier_se/characters/mr_ellsworth.md): A minor character involved in Cowperwood's affairs.
- [Walter Leigh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_financier_se/characters/walter_leigh.md): A young man who socializes with Cowperwood.
- [Sheriff Jaspers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_financier_se/characters/sheriff_jaspers.md): The sheriff involved in Cowperwood's arrest.
- [W. C. Davison](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_financier_se/characters/president_davison.md): President of a bank Cowperwood deals with.
- [Mr. Simpson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_financier_se/characters/mr_simpson.md): A minor political figure, possibly related to Mark Simpson.
- [Terrence Relihan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_financier_se/characters/terrence_relihan.md): A minor character in the prison setting.
- [Henry Waterman Jr.](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_financier_se/characters/henry_waterman_jr.md): Son of Henry Waterman Sr., a business associate.
- [Roger Kendall](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_financier_se/characters/roger_kendall.md): A minor character in the financial world.
- [Thomas Kuby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_financier_se/characters/thomas_kuby.md): A minor character in the prison setting.
- [Adlai Jaspers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_financier_se/characters/adlai_jaspers.md): A minor character, possibly related to Sheriff Jaspers.
- [Mr. Dalrymple](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_financier_se/characters/mr_dalrymple.md): A minor character involved in a business transaction.
- [Marjorie Stafford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_financier_se/characters/marjorie_stafford.md): A young woman who socializes with Cowperwood.
- [Judge Kitchen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_financier_se/characters/judge_kitchen.md): A judge who presides over a minor legal matter.
- [Mr. Pinkerton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_financier_se/characters/mr_pinkerton.md): A minor character in the business world.
- [Wash Sims](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_financier_se/characters/wash_sims.md): A minor character in the prison setting.
- [Wilton Ellsworth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_financier_se/characters/wilton_ellsworth.md): A minor character, possibly related to Mr. Ellsworth.
- [Julian Bode](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_financier_se/characters/julian_bode.md): A minor character in the business world.
- [Judge Rafalsky](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_financier_se/characters/judge_rafalsky.md): A judge who presides over a minor legal matter.

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