# The Scarlet Pimpernel — Character guide

> Key figures in The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy.

- [Marguerite Blakeney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/characters/marguerite_blakeney.md): A beautiful French actress married to Sir Percy, torn between love and loyalty.
- [Sir Percy Blakeney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/characters/sir_percy_blakeney.md): The enigmatic hero who leads the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel to rescue aristocrats.
- [Chauvelin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/characters/chauvelin.md): The relentless French agent determined to capture the Scarlet Pimpernel.
- [Sir Andrew Ffoulkes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/characters/sir_andrew_ffoulkes.md): A loyal member of the Scarlet Pimpernel's league and friend to Sir Percy.
- [Armand St. Just](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/characters/armand_st_just.md): Marguerite's brother, a French aristocrat in danger of the guillotine.
- [Lord Tony Dewhurst](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/characters/lord_tony_dewhurst.md): A dashing young member of the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel.
- [Suzanne de Tournay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/characters/suzanne_de_tournay.md): The young daughter of the Comtesse de Tournay, rescued by the Pimpernel.
- [Comtesse de Tournay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/characters/comtesse_de_tournay.md): A French noblewoman fleeing the Revolution with her children.
- [Mr. Jellyband](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/characters/mr_jellyband.md): The innkeeper of the Fisherman's Rest in Dover.
- [Brogard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/characters/brogard.md): The surly innkeeper of the Chat Gris in Calais.
- [Sergeant Bibot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/characters/sergeant_bibot.md): A French sergeant guarding the Paris barricades.
- [Vicomte de Tournay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/characters/vicomte_de_tournay.md): The young son of the Comtesse de Tournay, also rescued.
- [Comte de Tournay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/characters/comte_de_tournay.md): The elderly French nobleman rescued from the guillotine.
- [Citoyen Grospierre](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/characters/citoyen_grospierre.md): A French official outwitted by the Scarlet Pimpernel.
- [Reuben Goldstein](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/characters/reuben_goldstein.md): A Jewish peddler who aids the Pimpernel's escape.
- [Lord Grenville](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/characters/lord_grenville.md): A British nobleman who hosts a ball in the story.
- [Mr. Hempseed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/characters/mr_hempseed.md): A local man at the Fisherman's Rest inn.
- [Miss Sally](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/characters/miss_sally.md): Mr. Jellyband's daughter and barmaid at the inn.
- [Marquis de St. Cyr](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/characters/marquis_de_st_cyr.md): A French aristocrat whose death haunts Marguerite's past.
- [Lord Fancourt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/characters/lord_fancourt.md): A minor nobleman mentioned in the story.
- [Lady Portarles](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/characters/lady_portarles.md): A friend of Marguerite's in London society.
- [Jimmy Pitkin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/characters/jimmy_pitkin.md): A minor character at the Fisherman's Rest.
- [Captain Jutley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/characters/captain_jutley.md): A sea captain involved in the escape plans.
- [Père Blanchard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/characters/pere_blanchard.md): An old Frenchman whose hut becomes a hiding place.
- [Glück](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/characters/gluck.md): A German musician mentioned in the story.
- [Selina Storace](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/characters/selina_storace.md): An opera singer mentioned in the narrative.
- [Sir Algernon Blakeney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/characters/sir_algernon_blakeney.md): Sir Percy's deceased father, mentioned in backstory.
- [Peppercorn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/characters/peppercorn.md): A minor character at the Fisherman's Rest.
- [Mr. Burke](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/characters/mr_burke.md): A historical figure mentioned in the narrative.
- [Mr. Pitt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/characters/mr_pitt.md): The British Prime Minister, mentioned in passing.
- [Hastings](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/characters/hastings.md): A minor nobleman mentioned in the story.
- [Foucquier-Tinville](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/characters/foucquier_tinville.md): The French revolutionary prosecutor, mentioned briefly.
- [Robespierre](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_scarlet_pimpernel_se/characters/robespierre.md): The French revolutionary leader, mentioned in the narrative.

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