The Marvelous Land of Oz · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in The Marvelous Land of Oz by L. Frank Baum.
Tip
major
Also known as the Fugitives Tip, So Tip, A Nickel-Plated Emperor Tip, Suddenly Tip, Tin Woodman Tip
A young boy who flees from the witch Mombi and becomes a central figure in the land of Oz.
Scarecrow
major
Also known as the Scarecrow, The Scarecrow, the Woodman
The former ruler of the Emerald City who joins Tip on his adventures.
Tin Woodman
major
Also known as the Tin Woodman, Tin Woodman, a Tin Woodman, Nick Chopper, Nick, friend Nick
A kind-hearted emperor of the Winkies who aids the travelers.
Jack Pumpkinhead
major
Also known as Jack, old Pumpkinhead, the Pumpkinhead, the smiling Pumpkinhead, Presently the Pumpkinhead, a Pumpkinhead, Meantime Jack
A living pumpkin-headed man created by Tip, loyal and curious.
Mombi
major
Also known as old Mombi, Old Mombi, the real Mombi, Old Mombi The Witch, the old Witch, the Witch, clearly old Mombi, Mombi the Witch
A wicked witch who raised Tip and practices dark magic.
Sawhorse
supporting
Also known as the Sawhorse, The Sawhorse, Sawhorse, And the Sawhorse, this Sawhorse, the still vigorous Sawhorse
A wooden horse brought to life, serving as a swift mount for the group.
Glinda
supporting
Also known as Glinda the Good
The Good Witch of the South who helps resolve the story's conflicts.
Mr. H. M. Woggle-Bug
supporting
Also known as the Woggle-Bug, Woggle-Bug, The Woggle-Bug, the Bug, the Educated Woggle-Bug, the educated Woggle-Bug, Highly Magnified Woggle-Bug
A highly magnified and educated bug who joins the adventurers.
Gump
supporting
Also known as the Gump, Gump, The Gump
A flying creature assembled from a stuffed head, used as transport.
General Jinjur
supporting
Also known as Queen Jinjur, Jinjur, So Jinjur, Queen, poor Jinjur
Leader of the Army of Revolt who briefly seizes the Emerald City.
Princess Ozma
major
Also known as Ozma, little Ozma, Princess Ozma of Oz, the Princess Ozma, Queen Ozma
The rightful ruler of Oz, revealed through a magical transformation.
Jackdaws
minor
Also known as the Jackdaws, The Jackdaws, the mischievous Jackdaws, the chattering Jackdaws
A flock of thieving birds that steal the Gump's tail feathers.
Jellia Jamb
minor
Also known as Jellia
A maid in the Emerald City palace who assists the Scarecrow.
Wizard of Oz
minor
Also known as Oz, the Wizard, the Wonderful Wizard, the Wizard of Oz
The former ruler of Oz, mentioned but not appearing in person.
Dorothy
minor
Also known as little Dorothy
A girl from Kansas mentioned as a past visitor to Oz.
Winkies
minor
Also known as the Winkies
The people of the western land ruled by the Tin Woodman.
Guardian of the Gate
minor
Also known as the Guardian
The keeper of the Emerald City's gates.
Griffin
minor
Also known as the Griffin, Griffin
A mythical creature encountered during the journey.
Pastoria
minor
Also known as The former King of this City, who was named Pastoria
The former king of the Emerald City, father of Ozma.
Munchkins
minor
Also known as the Munchkins
The people of the eastern land of Oz.
Gillikins
minor
Also known as the Gillikins
The people of the northern land of Oz.
Winged Monkeys
minor
Also known as the Winged Monkeys, Winged Monkeys
Flying monkeys who serve the Golden Cap's owner.
Professor Nowitall
minor
Also known as Professor Nowitall
A learned character briefly mentioned in the story.
Dr. Nikidik
minor
Also known as Nikidik
The inventor of the Powder of Life and Wishing Pills.
