# The Master of Ballantrae — Character guide

> Key figures in The Master of Ballantrae by Robert Louis Stevenson.

- [The Master](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_master_of_ballantrae_se/characters/the_master.md): The charismatic and ruthless elder son of the Durie family, presumed dead but returns.
- [Mr. Henry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_master_of_ballantrae_se/characters/mr_henry.md): The younger, steady son of the Durie family, who inherits the estate in his brother's absence.
- [Mr. Mackellar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_master_of_ballantrae_se/characters/mackellar.md): The loyal and observant steward of the Durie family, who narrates much of the story.
- [Mrs. Henry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_master_of_ballantrae_se/characters/mrs_henry.md): The beautiful and spirited wife of Mr. Henry, originally betrothed to the Master.
- [Secundra Dass](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_master_of_ballantrae_se/characters/secundra_dass.md): A mysterious Indian servant loyal to the Master, skilled in strange arts.
- [Colonel Burke](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_master_of_ballantrae_se/characters/colonel_burke.md): An Irish Jacobite soldier and adventurer who accompanies the Master in exile.
- [John Mountain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_master_of_ballantrae_se/characters/john_mountain.md): A trader and guide in the American wilderness who aids the Master's party.
- [Captain Harris](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_master_of_ballantrae_se/characters/captain_harris.md): A ruthless pirate captain who captures the Master and Burke at sea.
- [Teach](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_master_of_ballantrae_se/characters/teach.md): The infamous pirate Blackbeard, encountered by the Master during his wanderings.
- [Sir William Johnson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_master_of_ballantrae_se/characters/sir_william_johnson.md): A British colonial official in New York who interacts with the Master.
- [Hastie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_master_of_ballantrae_se/characters/hastie.md): A servant or retainer at Durrisdeer, involved in the household events.
- [Captain Crail](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_master_of_ballantrae_se/characters/captain_crail.md): A ship captain who transports the Master and others during the story.
- [Dutton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_master_of_ballantrae_se/characters/dutton.md): A sailor or crew member on one of the ships in the narrative.
- [The Colonel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_master_of_ballantrae_se/characters/the_colonel.md): A military officer encountered during the Master's adventures in India.
- [Lord Durrisdeer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_master_of_ballantrae_se/characters/lord_durrisdeer.md): The elderly father of the Master and Mr. Henry, head of the Durie family.
- [John Paul](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_master_of_ballantrae_se/characters/john_paul.md): A servant at Durrisdeer, often involved in household affairs.
- [Jessie Broun](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_master_of_ballantrae_se/characters/jessie_broun.md): A local woman with a connection to the Master, causing scandal.
- [Mr. Bally](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_master_of_ballantrae_se/characters/mr_bally.md): A lawyer or agent involved in the Durie family's legal matters.
- [Alexander](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_master_of_ballantrae_se/characters/alexander.md): A young relative or acquaintance of the Durie family.
- [Macconochie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_master_of_ballantrae_se/characters/macconochie.md): A servant or retainer at Durrisdeer, often mentioned in passing.
- [Mr. Carlyle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_master_of_ballantrae_se/characters/mr_carlyle.md): A merchant or business contact of the Durie family.
- [Mr. Johnstone Thomson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_master_of_ballantrae_se/characters/mr_johnstone_thomson.md): A lawyer or legal figure involved in the Durie estate.
- [Mr. Stewart](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_master_of_ballantrae_se/characters/mr_stewart.md): A local gentleman or associate of the Durie family.
- [Miss Katharine Durie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_master_of_ballantrae_se/characters/miss_katharine_durie.md): A neglected female relative of the Durie family, living at Durrisdeer.
- [Sarah](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_master_of_ballantrae_se/characters/sarah.md): A ship name personified or a minor female character.
- [Jacob Chew](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_master_of_ballantrae_se/characters/jacob_chew.md): A trader or settler encountered in the American wilderness.
- [Tam Macmorland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_master_of_ballantrae_se/characters/tam_macmorland.md): A local man from the Scottish countryside near Durrisdeer.
- [Wully White](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_master_of_ballantrae_se/characters/wully_white.md): A weaver and local character in the Durrisdeer area.
- [Peter M'Brair](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_master_of_ballantrae_se/characters/peter_mbrair.md): An elderly local man known to the Durie family.
- [Pinkerton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_master_of_ballantrae_se/characters/pinkerton.md): A servant or minor functionary at Durrisdeer.
- [Patey Macmorland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_master_of_ballantrae_se/characters/patey_macmorland.md): A local man, possibly related to Tam Macmorland.
- [Alan Black Stewart](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_master_of_ballantrae_se/characters/alan_black_stewart.md): A Jacobite supporter and acquaintance of the Master.
- [Grady](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_master_of_ballantrae_se/characters/grady.md): A sailor or pirate encountered during the Master's sea adventures.

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