# The Mark of Zorro — Character guide

> Key figures in The Mark of Zorro by Johnston McCulley.

- [Señor Zorro](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mark_of_zorro_se/characters/zorro.md): Mysterious masked outlaw who fights for justice against tyranny in Spanish California.
- [Don Diego Vega](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mark_of_zorro_se/characters/don_diego_vega.md): Wealthy, languid young nobleman who secretly leads a double life as Zorro.
- [Sergeant Pedro Gonzales](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mark_of_zorro_se/characters/sergeant_pedro_gonzales.md): Bumbling but ambitious sergeant of the presidio who pursues Zorro.
- [Don Carlos Pulido](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mark_of_zorro_se/characters/don_carlos_pulido.md): Proud but impoverished Spanish nobleman whose family is targeted by Captain Ramón.
- [Captain Ramón](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mark_of_zorro_se/characters/captain_ramon.md): Cruel and ambitious military commander who oppresses the local populace.
- [Señorita Lolita Pulido](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mark_of_zorro_se/characters/lolita_pulido.md): Beautiful and spirited daughter of Don Carlos, who captures Zorro's heart.
- [Fray Felipe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mark_of_zorro_se/characters/fray_felipe.md): Kindly old Franciscan friar who aids Zorro and the Pulido family.
- [Doña Catalina Pulido](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mark_of_zorro_se/characters/dona_catalina_pulido.md): Wife of Don Carlos and protective mother of Lolita.
- [Don Alejandro Vega](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mark_of_zorro_se/characters/don_alejandro_vega.md): Wealthy father of Don Diego Vega who owns a hacienda.
- [Bernardo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mark_of_zorro_se/characters/bernardo.md): Loyal mute servant of Don Diego who assists Zorro's secret activities.
- [The Pulidos](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mark_of_zorro_se/characters/the_pulidos.md): The noble but persecuted Pulido family, including Don Carlos and his household.

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