Character guide

Torres

major

Also known as Robbed Torres, Mr. Torres, the smiling Torres, the worthy Torres

A mysterious and menacing stranger who joins the Garral family's journey down the Amazon.

Benito Garral

major

Also known as Benito, Garral, Mr. Benito, Mr. Benito Garral, Benito Dacosta, Mr. Benito Dacosta

The impulsive and brave son of Joam Garral, central to the family's quest.

Joam Garral

major

Also known as Joam, Garral, Yaquita Joam Garral, Yaquita Joam, This Joam Garral, The Joam Garral

The patriarch of the Garral family, a fazender with a hidden past.

Manoel Valdez

major

Also known as Mr. Manoel, Manoel, Manoel Valdez, Mr. Manoel Valdez, Neither Manoel

A young physician and fiancé of Minha Garral, loyal to the family.

Joam Dacosta

major

Also known as Joam, Dacosta, Minha Dacosta, III Retrospective Joam Dacosta

The wrongly convicted man whose identity is tied to the Garral family's secrets.

Fragoso

supporting

Also known as But poor Fragoso, the gallant Fragoso, Mr. Fragoso, the illustrious Fragoso, the brave Fragoso, XVIII Fragoso, Gallant Fragoso

A cheerful and resourceful barber who becomes a key helper to the Garral family.

Judge Jarriquez

major

Also known as Jarriquez, Judge, Vicente Jarriquez

The eccentric and brilliant judge tasked with solving the cryptogram.

Minha Garral

supporting

Also known as Minha, the smiling Minha, Miss Minha, Minha Valdez

The gentle and devoted daughter of Joam Garral, engaged to Manoel.

Lina

supporting

Also known as Miss Lina, the naive Lina, The inquisitive Lina, the charming Lina, So Lina

A young servant and companion to Minha, known for her curiosity and loyalty.

Yaquita Garral

supporting

Also known as Yaquita, Yaquita Dacosta, Yaquita Joam Garral, Yaquita Joam, Yaquit

The steadfast wife of Joam Garral and mother of Benito and Minha.

Judge Ribeiro

minor

Also known as Ribeiro

A former judge involved in the original Tijuco crime case.

Ortega

minor

Also known as this Ortega

A historical figure referenced in the backstory of the crime.

Araújo

minor

A name mentioned in connection with the Tijuco affair.

Padre Passanha

supporting

Also known as the Padre Passanha, Passanha, Padre, Father Passanha, Father

A kind priest who raised Joam Garral and is a trusted family friend.

Muras Indians

minor

Also known as The Indians, The Muras, the Muras, the Indians, Indians

A hostile indigenous tribe encountered during the Amazon voyage.

Magalhães

minor

Also known as Farmer Magalhães

A farmer who provides information about the region.

Godin des Odonais

minor

A historical explorer mentioned in the narrative.

Madame Odonais

minor

Also known as Madame des Odonais

The wife of Godin des Odonais, part of a tragic historical story.

Bobo

minor

A minor character or nickname, possibly a servant or local.

Captain of the Woods

minor

Also known as the captain of the woods

A mysterious figure who appears at the start of the story.

Cybele

minor

Also known as old Cybele, Fragoso⁠—'old Cybele'

An old woman who helps Fragoso in the forest.

Madame Valdez

minor

The mother of Manoel Valdez.

Edgar Allan Poe

minor

Also known as Edgar Poe

The famous author referenced in the cryptogram puzzle.

Orellana

minor

Also known as the adventurous Orellana

A historical explorer of the Amazon mentioned in the text.

Humboldt

minor

Also known as the Humboldt

The naturalist Alexander von Humboldt, cited in the narrative.

Professor Agassiz

minor

Also known as Agassiz

A scientist mentioned in the context of Amazon exploration.