Character guide

Mrs. Travers

major

Also known as Emma, Edith Travers, Edith

A strong-willed woman aboard the yacht, drawn into Lingard's world and the political intrigues of the coast.

Captain Lingard

major

Also known as Lingard, Tom Lingard, Tuan Lingard, Rajah Laut, King Tom

A legendary adventurer and trader known as Rajah Laut, who becomes entangled in local politics and his own past.

Mr. Travers

supporting

Also known as Travers

Emma's husband, a wealthy and conventional man who clashes with Lingard's world.

Carter

supporting

Also known as Mr. Carter

The pragmatic and loyal sailing master of the yacht, who respects Lingard's skill.

Jörgenson

supporting

Also known as Captain H. C. Jörgenson, old Jörgenson, Jaffir

An old, enigmatic trader and former captain, now a mysterious figure on the coast.

D'Alcacer

supporting

Also known as Mr. d'Alcacer, d'Alcacer

A Spanish nobleman and guest on the yacht, who observes the unfolding drama with detached wit.

Belarab

supporting

A powerful and pious Malay ruler, whose authority and alliances are central to the conflict.

Hassim

supporting

Also known as Rajah Hassim, Tuan Hassim, Pata Hassim

A young Malay prince and ally of Lingard, seeking to regain his position.

Immada

supporting

Also known as Mas Immada, Princess Immada

Hassim's sister, a princess who is deeply involved in the political negotiations.

Tengga

supporting

A rival Malay leader who challenges Belarab's authority.

Daman

supporting

Also known as Sherif Daman

A fierce and influential warrior chief allied with Tengga.

Jaffir

minor

A loyal follower of Hassim, who carries messages and risks his life.

Shaw

minor

Also known as Mr. Shaw

The chief mate of Lingard's brig, the Lightning.

Haji Wasub

minor

Also known as Wasub

An old and trusted advisor to Belarab, often serving as an intermediary.

Don Martin

minor

Also known as Martin

A Spanish guest on the yacht, companion to D'Alcacer.

Sir John

minor

Also known as John

A British naval officer who appears in the later parts of the story.

Sentot

minor

A follower of Daman, involved in the conflicts.

Ningrat

minor

A follower of Daman, involved in the conflicts.

Moor

minor

A character mentioned in the context of the crew or local population.

Mosey

minor

A sailor on the yacht, part of the crew.

Dawson

minor

A sailor on the yacht, part of the crew.

Waal

minor

A character mentioned in the context of the crew or local population.

Serang

minor

The boatswain or leader of the native crew on Lingard's ship.

Lascar

minor

A sailor of Indian origin, part of the crew.

Sali

minor

A minor character, possibly a local or crew member.

Badroon

minor

A minor character, possibly a local or crew member.

Old Robinson

minor

Also known as Robinson

An old trader or seaman mentioned in the narrative.

Scott

minor

A minor character, possibly a crew member or local.