# The Mysterious Island — Character guide

> Key figures in The Mysterious Island by Jules Verne.

- [Pencroff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysterious_island_se/characters/pencroff.md): A resourceful sailor and cook, one of the five castaways on Lincoln Island.
- [Cyrus Smith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysterious_island_se/characters/cyrus_smith.md): A brilliant engineer and leader of the castaways, who guides their survival and discoveries.
- [Herbert Brown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysterious_island_se/characters/herbert_brown.md): A brave and intelligent young boy, the adopted son of the castaways.
- [Ayrton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysterious_island_se/characters/ayrton.md): A former mutineer marooned on Tabor Island, later redeemed and joins the colony.
- [Neb](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysterious_island_se/characters/neb.md): Cyrus Smith's loyal and devoted former servant, a skilled cook and helper.
- [Gideon Spilett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysterious_island_se/characters/gideon_spilett.md): A war correspondent and journalist, a keen observer and hunter among the castaways.
- [Top](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysterious_island_se/characters/top.md): Cyrus Smith's faithful dog, who aids the castaways in hunting and exploration.
- [Captain Nemo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysterious_island_se/characters/captain_nemo.md): The mysterious former commander of the Nautilus, who secretly aids the castaways.
- [Jup](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysterious_island_se/characters/jup.md): An orangutan tamed by the castaways, becomes a helpful and playful companion.
- [Lord Glenarvan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysterious_island_se/characters/lord_glenarvan.md): A Scottish nobleman who appears in backstory, linked to Ayrton and the Duncan.
- [Bob Harvey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysterious_island_se/characters/bob_harvey.md): A criminal leader of the pirate ship Speedy, who threatens the colony.
- [Captain Grant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysterious_island_se/characters/captain_grant.md): A Scottish captain whose story is referenced, father of Mary and Robert Grant.
- [General Ulysses Grant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysterious_island_se/characters/general_ulysses_grant.md): The U.S. President and general, mentioned in historical context by the castaways.
- [Jonathan Forster](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysterious_island_se/characters/jonathan_forster.md): A former overseer of the Richmond prison, briefly mentioned in backstory.
- [Ben Joyce](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysterious_island_se/characters/ben_joyce.md): An alias used by Ayrton during his criminal past, revealed later.
- [Captain John Mangles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mysterious_island_se/characters/captain_john_mangles.md): Captain of the Duncan, mentioned in connection with Lord Glenarvan's voyage.

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