# The Purple Cloud — Character guide

> Key figures in The Purple Cloud by M. P. Shiel.

- [Adam Jeffson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_purple_cloud_se/characters/adam_jeffson.md): The narrator and protagonist, a doctor who discovers the purple cloud.
- [Countess Clodagh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_purple_cloud_se/characters/clodagh.md): A mysterious woman who becomes a central figure in Adam's journey.
- [David Wilson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_purple_cloud_se/characters/david_wilson.md): A fellow explorer and companion to Adam on the expedition.
- [Dr. Peter Peters](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_purple_cloud_se/characters/peter_peters.md): A scientist and member of the polar expedition team.
- [Clark](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_purple_cloud_se/characters/clark.md): A crew member on the expedition ship the Boreal.
- [Miss Mary Wilson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_purple_cloud_se/characters/mary_wilson.md): David Wilson's sister, mentioned in the narrative.
- [Captain Tombarel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_purple_cloud_se/characters/captain_tombarel.md): Captain of the expedition ship the Boreal.
- [Abel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_purple_cloud_se/characters/abel.md): A biblical figure referenced in the narrative.
- [Isaac](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_purple_cloud_se/characters/isaac.md): A biblical figure referenced in the narrative.
- [Old Johnson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_purple_cloud_se/characters/old_johnson.md): An elderly crew member on the expedition.
- [Professor Stanistreet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_purple_cloud_se/characters/professor_stanistreet.md): A scientist and member of the expedition.
- [Cain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_purple_cloud_se/characters/cain.md): A biblical figure referenced in the narrative.
- [Eve](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_purple_cloud_se/characters/eve.md): A biblical figure referenced in the narrative.

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