Character guide

Bill Hicks

major

Also known as Bill

A central character in several stories, often involved in humorous schemes.

Nick Gunn

major

Also known as Gunn, Mr. Gunn

A key figure in the narrative, frequently interacting with other characters.

Trayton Burleigh

major

Also known as Burleigh

A prominent character with significant dialogue and plot involvement.

Jimmy Fletcher

supporting

Also known as James Fletcher, Fletcher

A recurring character, often involved in local adventures.

Mr. Negget

supporting

Also known as Negget, the matchmaking Mr. Negget, the wily Negget

A scheming and persistent character, often involved in matchmaking.

Mr. Halibut

supporting

Also known as Halibut, the persistent Halibut, the diplomatic Halibut

A diplomatic and persistent character who appears in multiple stories.

Jem Benson

supporting

Also known as Benson

A local man with a notable presence in several tales.

Ann Pullen

supporting

Also known as Ann, Mrs. Ann Pullen, Mrs. Pullen, Anne

A female character with a role in the community and storylines.

Old Miller

supporting

Also known as Mr. Miller, Miller, the slower-going Mr. Miller, The triumphant Miller, the wily Mr. Miller

A wily and triumphant older character in the village.

Wilfred Carr

supporting

Also known as Carr

A character with a significant narrative arc across stories.

Mr. Martin Bodfish

supporting

Also known as Mr. Bodfish

A character who appears in several scenes with dialogue.

George Kettle

supporting

Also known as George, ses George Kettle

A recurring character in the village stories.

Bob Pretty

supporting

Also known as Bob, ses Bob Pretty, ses Bob

A clever and often scheming character in the tales.

Dr. Frank Carson

supporting

Also known as Dr. Carson, Carson, Frank

A doctor who appears as a character in the narrative.

Major Brill

supporting

Also known as Brill, The Major, the disgusted Major, Major Brill

A military man involved in a mixed proposal storyline.

Mrs. Riddel

minor

Also known as the astonished Mrs. Riddel

An astonished female character in the stories.

Miss Harris

minor

A female character with a limited but named role.

Mr. White

minor

A character appearing in the stories, possibly related to Mrs. White.

Mrs. Gibbs

minor

A female character with a named presence.

Captain Rogers

minor

Also known as Rogers

A captain who appears as a character in a dedicated story.

Henery Walker

minor

Also known as Henery, ses Henery, ses Henery Walker

A local character mentioned in the village tales.

Old Wiggett

minor

Also known as Mr. Wiggett, Wiggett, the startled Mr. Wiggett

A startled older character in the stories.

Mrs. Negget

minor

Also known as Negget

The wife of Mr. Negget, with a minor role.

Olive

minor

A female character with a small number of mentions.

Ted

minor

A character with a minor role in the narrative.

Smith

minor

Also known as ses Smith, Mr. Smith, the useful Smith

A useful character appearing in the village stories.

Harry Thomson

minor

Also known as Thomson, Harry, Mr. Harry Thomson, Mr. Thomson

A character with a minor but named role.

Captain Gibbs

minor

A captain with a small presence in the book.

Mrs. Driver

minor

A female character with a minor role.

Mrs. Tidger

minor

Also known as Tidger

A female character, possibly related to Mr. Tidger.

Mr. Tidger

minor

Also known as Tidger

A male character with a minor role.

Joan

minor

A female character with a small number of mentions.

Mullet

minor

A character with a minor presence in the tales.

Thomas Geary

minor

Also known as Thomas, old Thomas, arter Thomas

An older character with a minor role.

Mr. Mackenzie

minor

A character with a minor named appearance.

Herbert White

minor

Also known as Herbert

A character related to Mr. White, with a minor role.

John Biggs

minor

Also known as John, ses John Biggs

A minor character in the village stories.

Mrs. White

minor

Also known as White, the maligned Mrs. White

The wife of Mr. White, with a minor role.

Mrs. Benson

minor

Also known as Benson

A female character, possibly related to Jem Benson.

Bill Chambers

minor

Also known as Bill, ses Bill Chambers

A minor character with a few mentions.

Emma

minor

A female character with a small role.

Frederick Scott

minor

Also known as Frederick

A character with a minor named appearance.

Sam Jones

minor

Also known as Sam, ses Sam Jones

A minor character in the village tales.

Mrs. Clowes

minor

A female character with a minor role.

Loo

minor

A character with a small number of mentions.

Walter Jones

minor

Also known as Walter

A minor character with a few mentions.

Lizzie

minor

A female character with a minor presence.

Mr. Rogers

minor

A character with a minor role, possibly related to Captain Rogers.

Louisa

minor

A female character with a small number of mentions.

Mrs. Pottle

minor

A minor female character.

Miss Philpotts

minor

A female character with a minor role.

Mrs. Smith

minor

Also known as Smith

A female character, possibly related to Smith.

Herbert Smith

minor

Also known as Smith

A minor character with a few mentions.

Lucy

minor

A female character with a minor presence.

Sergeant-Major Morris

minor

Also known as Morris

A military character with a minor role.

Mary

minor

Also known as Polly

A female character with a small number of mentions.

Peter Gubbins

minor

A minor character with a few mentions.