Character guide

Doctor Dreeme

major

Also known as Dreeme, Daniel Dreeme, Dr. Daniel Dreeme

A central figure in the narrative, likely the protagonist or key character whose actions drive the plot.

Humphrey Lathrop

major

Also known as Humphrey, Lathrop, Doctor Humphrey Lathrop, Doctor Lathrop, Old Doctor Lathrop

An older doctor, possibly a mentor or rival to Dreeme, with significant presence in the story.

Walden Slater

supporting

Also known as Walden, Slater, III Walden Slater, the silent Walden Slater

A quiet, phlegmatic character who appears regularly, possibly involved in the central mystery.

Jeffrey Westcott

supporting

Also known as Westcott, Jeff, Jeff Westcott, Jeffrey

A stocky, recurring character, likely part of the main social circle or subplot.

Deborah Morton

supporting

Also known as Deborah, Morton

A woman with a significant role, possibly a love interest or key to the plot's secrets.

Martha Westcott

supporting

Also known as Martha, Westcott

A female character, likely connected to the Westcott family, with a recurring presence.

Reverend George Burroughs

supporting

Also known as Burroughs, George Burroughs, Mr. Burroughs, Mr. George Burroughs

A reverend who appears in the story, possibly involved in the supernatural or historical elements.

Mrs. Slater

supporting

Also known as Slater, II Mrs. Slater

The wife of Walden Slater, appears in domestic scenes and possibly the subplot.

Captain Uriah Carrier

minor

Also known as Uriah, old Uriah Carrier, old Uriah, Uriah Carrier

An old captain, likely a local figure with stories or connections to the past.

Peleg Carrier

minor

Also known as Peleg, Carrier

A character with the Carrier surname, possibly related to Uriah, appears in the narrative.

Simon Barnson

minor

Also known as Simon, Barnson, young Barnson

A younger character, possibly a local or servant, with a limited but distinct role.

Bidwell

minor

Also known as Once Bidwell

A character mentioned with some frequency, possibly a local or minor figure.

Corey

minor

A minor character with a handful of mentions, possibly a servant or acquaintance.

Miles

minor

A minor character, possibly a servant or local, with limited appearances.

Lucinda

minor

A female character with a modest number of mentions, possibly a servant or relative.

Wagner

minor

A character referenced multiple times, possibly a historical or local figure.

Marlborough

minor

Also known as Marlborough ”

A name that appears, possibly a historical reference or a character's title.

Asmodeus

minor

Also known as O Asmodeus

A demonic or supernatural entity referenced in the narrative, possibly symbolic.

Dagon

minor

The titular deity or entity, central to the book's theme but not a speaking character.

Thomas Morton

minor

Also known as Morton, Thomas Morton of Merry Mount

A historical figure referenced, possibly in connection to the setting or backstory.

Martha Carrier

minor

A character with the Carrier name, possibly related to the Salem witch trials theme.

Mr. Westcott

minor

A male member of the Westcott family, appears briefly.

Lacy

minor

Also known as Suddenly Lacy

A minor character with a sudden appearance, possibly a servant or visitor.