Character guide

Sherlock Holmes

major

Also known as Mr. Holmes, Mr. Sherlock Holmes

Brilliant detective who takes on the case of the Agra treasure.

Dr. John Watson

major

Also known as Watson, Dr. Watson

Holmes's friend and chronicler, who falls in love with Mary Morstan.

Mary Morstan

major

Also known as Miss Mary Morstan, Miss Morstan, Morstan

Young woman who seeks Holmes's help regarding her father's disappearance.

Jonathan Small

major

Also known as Small, this Jonathan Small

One-legged man with a grudge, central to the Agra treasure mystery.

Thaddeus Sholto

supporting

Also known as Mr. Thaddeus Sholto, Mr. Sholto, Thaddeus, friend Thaddeus

Eccentric heir who reveals the secret of the Agra treasure.

Athelney Jones

supporting

Also known as Mr. Athelney Jones, Mr. Jones, the great Jones, Jones

Scotland Yard detective who assists Holmes on the case.

Major John Sholto

supporting

Also known as Major Sholto, Sholto

Deceased army officer who once possessed the Agra treasure.

Captain Morstan

supporting

Also known as Morstan

Mary's father, a former officer who disappeared mysteriously.

Toby

supporting

Also known as Good old Toby, Poor Toby

A keen-scented dog used by Holmes to track suspects.

Tonga

supporting

Also known as little Tonga

Andaman Islander who serves as Jonathan Small's deadly accomplice.

Mordecai Smith

supporting

Also known as Mr. Smith, Mr. Mordecai Smith, Smith, old Smith

Boat owner who helps the villains escape down the Thames.

Bartholomew Sholto

supporting

Also known as Brother Bartholomew, Bartholomew, Mr. Bartholomew Sholto

Thaddeus's twin brother, found dead in his locked room.

Wiggins

minor

Leader of the Baker Street Irregulars who helps track the Aurora.

Mrs. Hudson

minor

Holmes's landlady at 221B Baker Street.

Mrs. Cecil Forrester

minor

Also known as Mrs. Forrester

Mary Morstan's employer and friend.

Lal Chowdar

minor

A Sikh soldier who was part of the Agra treasure conspiracy.

Abdullah Khan

minor

Also known as Abdullah

One of the conspirators who stole the Agra treasure.

Muhammad Singh

minor

Also known as Muhammad

A Sikh soldier involved in the Agra treasure plot.

Dost Akbar

minor

Also known as Akbar

A Muslim soldier who helped steal the Agra treasure.

Achmet

minor

A merchant who was killed for the Agra treasure.

Mrs. Smith

minor

Also known as Smith

Wife of Mordecai Smith, who helps run the boat business.

Sherman

minor

Also known as old Sherman, Mr. Sherman

Owner of Toby the dog, who lends him to Holmes.

Mrs. Bernstone

minor

Also known as old Mrs. Bernstone

Housekeeper at Pondicherry Lodge.

McMurdo

minor

A boatman who provides information about the Aurora.

Dawson

minor

A police constable who assists in the chase.

Williams

minor

A police constable involved in the pursuit.

François Le Villard

minor

A French detective who admires Holmes's methods.

Jack

minor

A young boy who helps the Baker Street Irregulars.