# The Jade God — Character guide

> Key figures in The Jade God by Alan Sullivan.

- [Perkins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jade_god_se/characters/perkins.md): The Derrick family's loyal butler, often the first to greet visitors.
- [John Martin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jade_god_se/characters/john_martin.md): A mysterious man from the East with a hidden past.
- [Edith Derrick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jade_god_se/characters/edith_derrick.md): A central character, daughter of the Derrick family, caught in strange events.
- [Jean Millicent](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jade_god_se/characters/jean_millicent.md): A young woman whose arrival stirs tension and mystery.
- [Sergeant Burke](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jade_god_se/characters/sergeant_burke.md): A police sergeant investigating the strange occurrences.
- [Mr. John Derrick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jade_god_se/characters/mr_derrick.md): The patriarch of the Derrick family, owner of the old house.
- [Blunt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jade_god_se/characters/blunt.md): A blunt and enigmatic character with knowledge of the occult.
- [Mr. Thursby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jade_god_se/characters/mr_thursby.md): A neighbor involved in the unfolding mystery.
- [Mrs. Millicent](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jade_god_se/characters/mrs_millicent.md): A matriarch of the Millicent family, possibly unstable.
- [Mr. Jarrad](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jade_god_se/characters/mr_jarrad.md): A narrator or focal character, often observing events.
- [Unknown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jade_god_se/characters/unknown.md): A mysterious figure whose identity is a key plot point.
- [Jack](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jade_god_se/characters/jack.md): An older man with ties to the Derrick household.
- [The Woman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jade_god_se/characters/the_woman.md): A mysterious woman whose presence haunts the narrative.
- [Her Brother](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jade_god_se/characters/her_brother.md): A brother of a central female character, mentioned frequently.
- [Her Father](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jade_god_se/characters/her_father.md): The father of a central female character, referenced often.
- [Mr. Dawkins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jade_god_se/characters/mr_dawkins.md): A local man who may know more than he lets on.
- [The Doctor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jade_god_se/characters/the_doctor.md): A physician called to attend to the ill or injured.
- [The Thursbys](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jade_god_se/characters/the_thursbys.md): The Thursby family, neighbors with a role in the plot.
- [Constable Peters](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jade_god_se/characters/constable_peters.md): A local constable assisting in the investigation.
- [Lung Sen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jade_god_se/characters/lung_sen.md): A mysterious figure from the East with occult knowledge.
- [The Stranger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jade_god_se/characters/the_stranger.md): An unknown person who appears at a critical moment.
- [Beech Lodge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jade_god_se/characters/beech_lodge.md): A location, possibly a house, central to the story.
- [Miss Millicent](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jade_god_se/characters/miss_millicent.md): A younger member of the Millicent family.
- [Dr. Henry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jade_god_se/characters/dr_henry.md): A doctor who treats characters in the story.
- [Your Master](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jade_god_se/characters/your_master.md): A figure of authority referenced by servants.
- [Master](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jade_god_se/characters/master.md): A term used for a male head of household.
- [Father](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jade_god_se/characters/father.md): A paternal figure, possibly a priest or parent.
- [The Unknown Derrick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jade_god_se/characters/the_unknown_derrick.md): A mysterious Derrick family member with hidden identity.
- [Things](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jade_god_se/characters/things.md): Vague entities or objects referenced in the narrative.
- [Poor Martin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jade_god_se/characters/poor_martin.md): A pitiable version of John Martin, possibly a different aspect.
- [James](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jade_god_se/characters/james.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or visitor.
- [Mother](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jade_god_se/characters/mother.md): A maternal figure referenced in the story.
- [Burma](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jade_god_se/characters/burma.md): A location mentioned as a place of origin or reference.
- [George](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jade_god_se/characters/george.md): A minor character, possibly a friend or relative.

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