Character guide

Oswald Bastable

major

Also known as Sir Oswald Bastable, Lord Tottenham, Oswald Barron

The eldest Bastable child and narrator, a bold and imaginative boy who leads the treasure-seeking adventures.

Dora Bastable

major

Also known as Miss Dora, Presently Dora

The eldest Bastable daughter, responsible and motherly, often keeping the younger ones in check.

Dicky Bastable

major

Also known as Dicky, So Dicky

One of the Bastable boys, practical and resourceful, often involved in the schemes.

Noël Bastable

major

Also known as Noël, Bastable, Prince Noël Camaralzaman Ivan Constantine

The poetic and imaginative Bastable boy, who writes verses and dreams of adventure.

Alice Bastable

major

Also known as Alice, Alicia, Little Alice

A kind-hearted Bastable daughter, often the voice of reason and compassion.

H. O. Bastable

major

Also known as the G.B., H. O. The G.B., Only H. O.

The youngest Bastable boy, called the Great Brain, eager but often clumsy.

Father

supporting

Also known as Father⁠

The widowed father of the Bastable children, struggling financially but loving and supportive.

Albert Morrison

supporting

Also known as Albert, Albert - next - door, Presently Albert

The neighbor boy who joins the Bastables in some of their adventures.

Eliza

supporting

The Bastables' maid, often exasperated by the children's antics.

Pincher

minor

Also known as good old Pincher, Pincher's

The family dog, loyal and often accompanying the children.

Mother

minor

The deceased mother of the Bastable children, remembered fondly.

Mr. Mallow

minor

A kind gentleman who helps the children during their treasure hunt.

Sam Redfern

minor

Also known as Sam Redfern the Bushranger, Redfern

A bushranger character the children pretend to be or encounter.

Mr. Rosenbaum

minor

A pawnbroker who deals with the children's items.

Jim Carlton

minor

Also known as Carlton

A friend or acquaintance of the Bastable family.

Annie Ridgway

minor

Also known as Annie

A girl who interacts with the Bastable children.

Mr. Foulkes

minor

Also known as Foulkes

A man the children encounter during their adventures.

Mrs. Leslie

minor

A woman who appears in the children's schemes.

Lord Mayor

minor

Also known as The Lord Mayor

A civic figure mentioned or encountered by the children.

Mr. Bristow

minor

A man involved in the children's treasure-seeking efforts.

Jane

minor

A minor character who appears briefly in the story.

Mr. Ridgway

minor

Father of Annie Ridgway, a local tradesman.

The Robber

minor

Also known as XIII The Robber, Robber

A burglar who breaks into the Bastable home.

The Priestess

minor

A character in the children's imaginative play.

The Poor Indian

minor

Also known as Indian, the poor Indian

A character in the children's game or story.