The Jade God · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in The Jade God by Alan Sullivan.
Perkins
supporting
Also known as Derrick, Miss Derrick, II Perkins Miss Derrick, Presently Derrick, Perkins knocks, no Perkins
The Derrick family's loyal butler, often the first to greet visitors.
John Martin
major
Also known as Martin, Fetch Martin
A mysterious man from the East with a hidden past.
Edith Derrick
major
Also known as Derrick, Edith
A central character, daughter of the Derrick family, caught in strange events.
Jean Millicent
major
Also known as IV Jean, Jean, Jean Millicent, Millicent
A young woman whose arrival stirs tension and mystery.
Sergeant Burke
supporting
Also known as Burke
A police sergeant investigating the strange occurrences.
Mr. John Derrick
supporting
Also known as Mr. Derrick, Derrick
The patriarch of the Derrick family, owner of the old house.
Blunt
supporting
Also known as Simultaneously Blunt
A blunt and enigmatic character with knowledge of the occult.
Mr. Thursby
minor
Also known as Mr. Thursby, Mrs. Thursby, Thursby, Whereupon Mr. Thursby, Meanwhile Mrs. Thursby, Mr. and Mrs. Thursby, in Thursby
A neighbor involved in the unfolding mystery.
Mrs. Millicent
minor
Also known as Millicent, Mrs. Millicent, who she thought was going off her head, the Millicent
A matriarch of the Millicent family, possibly unstable.
Mr. Millicent
minor
Also known as Millicent, the Millicent, The Millicent
The patriarch of the Millicent family.
Mr. Jarrad
major
Also known as Jarrad
A narrator or focal character, often observing events.
Unknown
supporting
A mysterious figure whose identity is a key plot point.
Jack
minor
Also known as the old Jack
An older man with ties to the Derrick household.
The Woman
minor
Also known as The woman
A mysterious woman whose presence haunts the narrative.
Her Brother
minor
Also known as Her brother
A brother of a central female character, mentioned frequently.
Her Father
minor
Also known as her father
The father of a central female character, referenced often.
Mr. Dawkins
minor
Also known as Dawkins
A local man who may know more than he lets on.
The Doctor
minor
Also known as The doctor
A physician called to attend to the ill or injured.
The Thursbys
minor
Also known as the Thursbys
The Thursby family, neighbors with a role in the plot.
Constable Peters
minor
Also known as Peters
A local constable assisting in the investigation.
Lung Sen
minor
Also known as Lung
A mysterious figure from the East with occult knowledge.
The Stranger
minor
Also known as The stranger
An unknown person who appears at a critical moment.
Beech Lodge
minor
Also known as Beech
A location, possibly a house, central to the story.
Miss Millicent
minor
Also known as Millicent
A younger member of the Millicent family.
Dr. Henry
minor
A doctor who treats characters in the story.
Your Master
minor
Also known as Your master
A figure of authority referenced by servants.
Master
minor
Also known as Master
A term used for a male head of household.
His Master
minor
Also known as his master
A master referenced by a male servant.
Father
minor
A paternal figure, possibly a priest or parent.
The Unknown Derrick
minor
A mysterious Derrick family member with hidden identity.
Things
minor
Vague entities or objects referenced in the narrative.
The Derricks
minor
The Derrick family as a collective.
The Millicents
minor
Also known as the other Millicents
The Millicent family as a collective.
Poor Martin
minor
Also known as Martin
A pitiable version of John Martin, possibly a different aspect.
Henry Millicent
minor
Also known as Millicent
A male member of the Millicent family.
James
minor
A minor character, possibly a servant or visitor.
Mother
minor
A maternal figure referenced in the story.
Burma
minor
A location mentioned as a place of origin or reference.
George
minor
A minor character, possibly a friend or relative.
