# The Old Curiosity Shop — Character guide

> Key figures in The Old Curiosity Shop by Charles Dickens.

- [Christopher Nubbles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/characters/kit_nubbles.md): Honest and loyal servant to Nell and her grandfather, later a central figure in the story.
- [Richard Swiveller](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/characters/richard_swiveller.md): A charming, idle young man who becomes entangled with the Brass family and the Marchioness.
- [Nell Trent](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/characters/nell_trent.md): The virtuous young heroine who travels with her grandfather through England.
- [Sampson Brass](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/characters/sampson_brass.md): A scheming, obsequious attorney who conspires with Quilp against Kit.
- [Sally Brass](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/characters/sally_brass.md): Sampson's sharp-tongued sister and clerk, who mistreats the small servant.
- [Daniel Quilp](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/characters/daniel_quilp.md): A grotesque, malicious dwarf who delights in tormenting others and pursuing Nell.
- [Mrs. Quilp](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/characters/mrs_quilp.md): Quilp's timid and abused wife, who fears her husband's cruelty.
- [The Schoolmaster](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/characters/the_schoolmaster.md): A kind teacher who befriends Nell and her grandfather during their travels.
- [Mr. Chuckster](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/characters/chuckster.md): A pompous clerk at Sampson Brass's office, often mocking Kit.
- [Tommy Codlin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/characters/tommy_codlin.md): A grumpy showman who travels with Short and the Punch and Judy show.
- [Abel Garland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/characters/abel_garland.md): A kind, elderly gentleman who employs Kit and helps the Trents.
- [Barbara](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/characters/barbara.md): The Garlands' maidservant who becomes Kit's sweetheart.
- [Mrs. Jarley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/characters/mrs_jarley.md): Proprietor of a traveling waxworks exhibition who employs Nell.
- [The Small Servant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/characters/the_small_servant.md): An abused, half-starved girl working for the Brasses, later befriended by Swiveller.
- [Short](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/characters/short.md): A cheerful showman who operates the Punch and Judy show with Codlin.
- [The Marchioness](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/characters/marchioness.md): Nickname given by Swiveller to the small servant, who later becomes his wife.
- [Jacob](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/characters/jacob.md): Kit's younger brother, a playful child living with their mother.
- [Miss Monflathers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/characters/miss_monflathers.md): A stern, snobbish headmistress of a boarding school who scolds Nell.
- [Frederick Trent](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/characters/frederick_trent.md): Nell's dissolute older brother who schemes to get her inheritance.
- [Sophy Wackles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/characters/sophy_wackles.md): A young woman courted by Swiveller before his involvement with the Marchioness.
- [Mrs. Jiniwin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/characters/mrs_jiniwin.md): Mrs. Quilp's mother, who dislikes her son-in-law and lives with them.
- [Isaac List](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/characters/isaac_list.md): A seedy moneylender and associate of Quilp.
- [Tom Scott](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/characters/tom_scott.md): Quilp's deformed, mute servant who assists his master's schemes.
- [Mrs. Nubbles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/characters/mrs_nubbles.md): Kit's widowed mother, a poor but loving parent.
- [Mr. Slum](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/characters/mr_slum.md): A poet who writes advertising verses for Mrs. Jarley's waxworks.
- [Miss Edwards](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/characters/miss_edwards.md): A pupil at Miss Monflathers' school who shows kindness to Nell.
- [Jowl](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/characters/jowl.md): A disreputable gambler and companion of Frederick Trent.
- [Jerry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/characters/jerry.md): A showman who exhibits a performing dog and travels with Codlin and Short.
- [Mrs. George](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/characters/mrs_george.md): A landlady who provides lodging to Nell and her grandfather.
- [Mrs. Garland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/characters/mrs_garland.md): Abel Garland's wife, a kind and motherly figure.
- [Vuffin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/characters/vuffin.md): A showman who exhibits a giant and a dwarf at a fair.
- [Mr. Trent](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/characters/mr_trent.md): Nell's grandfather, an old man obsessed with gambling to secure her future.
- [Jem Groves](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/characters/jem_groves.md): A publican and associate of Quilp's circle.
- [David](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/characters/david.md): An elderly servant at the Garlands' home.
- [Cheggs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/characters/cheggs.md): A rival of Swiveller for Sophy Wackles' affections.
- [Becky Morgan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/characters/becky_morgan.md): Mrs. Quilp's servant, who gossips with her mistress.
- [Punch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/characters/punch.md): The puppet character in Codlin and Short's show.
- [Grinder](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/characters/grinder.md): A showman who exhibits a performing dog.
- [Whisker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/characters/whisker.md): A showman who exhibits a performing pony.
- [Old Luke Withers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/characters/old_luke_withers.md): A former acquaintance of the schoolmaster, mentioned in passing.
- [Sophronia Sphynx](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/characters/sophronia_sphynx.md): A friend of Sally Brass mentioned in the narrative.
- [Little Bethel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/characters/little_bethel.md): A religious meeting place attended by Mrs. Nubbles.
- [The Marquis of Mizzler](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/characters/the_marquis_of_mizzler.md): A fictional nobleman referenced by Swiveller.
- [The Notary](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_old_curiosity_shop_se/characters/the_notary.md): A legal professional who assists the Garlands.

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