# The Man from the Clouds — Character guide

> Key figures in The Man from the Clouds by J. Storer Clouston.

- [Thomas Sylvester Hobhouse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_from_the_clouds_se/characters/thomas_sylvester_hobhouse.md): The narrator and protagonist, a young Englishman drawn into espionage intrigue.
- [Jean Rendall](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_from_the_clouds_se/characters/jean_rendall.md): A charming young woman living with her father, becomes the narrator's love interest.
- [Dr. Rendall](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_from_the_clouds_se/characters/dr_rendall.md): A mysterious doctor on the island, central to the espionage plot.
- [Roger Merton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_from_the_clouds_se/characters/roger_merton.md): A suspicious stranger the narrator encounters, involved in secret activities.
- [Mr. Bolton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_from_the_clouds_se/characters/mr_bolton.md): A man connected to the espionage network, later revealed to be an agent.
- [Jack Whiteclett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_from_the_clouds_se/characters/jack_whiteclett.md): A young man from the island, possibly involved in the intrigue.
- [Jock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_from_the_clouds_se/characters/jock.md): A local man, possibly a servant or helper, with ties to the plot.
- [Mr. O'Brien](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_from_the_clouds_se/characters/mr_obrien.md): A suspicious character, possibly an enemy agent.
- [Philip Rendall](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_from_the_clouds_se/characters/philip_rendall.md): Jean's brother, involved in the espionage activities.
- [Rutherford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_from_the_clouds_se/characters/rutherford.md): A character mentioned, possibly a colleague or friend of the narrator.
- [Sir Francis Merton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_from_the_clouds_se/characters/sir_francis_merton.md): A senior figure, possibly related to Roger Merton, with authority.
- [Peter Scollay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_from_the_clouds_se/characters/peter_scollay.md): A local family name, possibly multiple generations mentioned.
- [Commander John P. N. Whiteclett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_from_the_clouds_se/characters/commander_whiteclett.md): A naval officer, possibly related to Jack Whiteclett.
- [Uncle Francis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_from_the_clouds_se/characters/uncle_francis.md): The narrator's uncle, mentioned in letters and background.
- [Sir James Macpherson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_from_the_clouds_se/characters/sir_james_macpherson.md): A name mentioned, possibly a historical or official figure.
- [Mr. H.](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_from_the_clouds_se/characters/mr_h.md): A mysterious figure referred to by initials, possibly an agent.
- [Captain Whiteclett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_man_from_the_clouds_se/characters/captain_whiteclett.md): A naval captain, possibly the same as Commander Whiteclett.

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