# The Marvelous Land of Oz — Character guide

> Key figures in The Marvelous Land of Oz by L. Frank Baum.

- [Tip](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/tip.md): A young boy who flees from the witch Mombi and becomes a central figure in the land of Oz.
- [Scarecrow](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/scarecrow.md): The former ruler of the Emerald City who joins Tip on his adventures.
- [Tin Woodman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/tin_woodman.md): A kind-hearted emperor of the Winkies who aids the travelers.
- [Jack Pumpkinhead](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/jack_pumpkinhead.md): A living pumpkin-headed man created by Tip, loyal and curious.
- [Mombi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/mombi.md): A wicked witch who raised Tip and practices dark magic.
- [Sawhorse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/sawhorse.md): A wooden horse brought to life, serving as a swift mount for the group.
- [Glinda](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/glinda.md): The Good Witch of the South who helps resolve the story's conflicts.
- [Mr. H. M. Woggle-Bug](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/woggle_bug.md): A highly magnified and educated bug who joins the adventurers.
- [Gump](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/gump.md): A flying creature assembled from a stuffed head, used as transport.
- [General Jinjur](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/jinjur.md): Leader of the Army of Revolt who briefly seizes the Emerald City.
- [Princess Ozma](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/ozma.md): The rightful ruler of Oz, revealed through a magical transformation.
- [Jackdaws](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/jackdaws.md): A flock of thieving birds that steal the Gump's tail feathers.
- [Jellia Jamb](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/jellia_jamb.md): A maid in the Emerald City palace who assists the Scarecrow.
- [Wizard of Oz](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/wizard_of_oz.md): The former ruler of Oz, mentioned but not appearing in person.
- [Dorothy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/dorothy.md): A girl from Kansas mentioned as a past visitor to Oz.
- [Winkies](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/winkies.md): The people of the western land ruled by the Tin Woodman.
- [Griffin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/griffin.md): A mythical creature encountered during the journey.
- [Pastoria](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/pastoria.md): The former king of the Emerald City, father of Ozma.
- [Winged Monkeys](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/winged_monkeys.md): Flying monkeys who serve the Golden Cap's owner.
- [Professor Nowitall](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/professor_nowitall.md): A learned character briefly mentioned in the story.
- [Dr. Nikidik](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_marvelous_land_of_oz_se/characters/dr_nikidik.md): The inventor of the Powder of Life and Wishing Pills.

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