# The Story of the Treasure Seekers — Character guide

> Key figures in The Story of the Treasure Seekers by E. Nesbit.

- [Oswald Bastable](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_treasure_seekers_se/characters/oswald_bastable.md): The eldest Bastable child and narrator, a bold and imaginative boy who leads the treasure-seeking adventures.
- [Dora Bastable](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_treasure_seekers_se/characters/dora_bastable.md): The eldest Bastable daughter, responsible and motherly, often keeping the younger ones in check.
- [Dicky Bastable](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_treasure_seekers_se/characters/dicky_bastable.md): One of the Bastable boys, practical and resourceful, often involved in the schemes.
- [Noël Bastable](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_treasure_seekers_se/characters/noel_bastable.md): The poetic and imaginative Bastable boy, who writes verses and dreams of adventure.
- [Alice Bastable](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_treasure_seekers_se/characters/alice_bastable.md): A kind-hearted Bastable daughter, often the voice of reason and compassion.
- [H. O. Bastable](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_treasure_seekers_se/characters/h_o_bastable.md): The youngest Bastable boy, called the Great Brain, eager but often clumsy.
- [Father](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_treasure_seekers_se/characters/father_bastable.md): The widowed father of the Bastable children, struggling financially but loving and supportive.
- [Albert Morrison](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_treasure_seekers_se/characters/albert_morrison.md): The neighbor boy who joins the Bastables in some of their adventures.
- [Eliza](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_treasure_seekers_se/characters/eliza.md): The Bastables' maid, often exasperated by the children's antics.
- [Pincher](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_treasure_seekers_se/characters/pincher.md): The family dog, loyal and often accompanying the children.
- [Mother](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_treasure_seekers_se/characters/mother.md): The deceased mother of the Bastable children, remembered fondly.
- [Mr. Mallow](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_treasure_seekers_se/characters/mr_mallow.md): A kind gentleman who helps the children during their treasure hunt.
- [Sam Redfern](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_treasure_seekers_se/characters/sam_redfern.md): A bushranger character the children pretend to be or encounter.
- [Mr. Rosenbaum](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_treasure_seekers_se/characters/mr_rosenbaum.md): A pawnbroker who deals with the children's items.
- [Jim Carlton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_treasure_seekers_se/characters/jim_carlton.md): A friend or acquaintance of the Bastable family.
- [Annie Ridgway](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_treasure_seekers_se/characters/annie_ridgway.md): A girl who interacts with the Bastable children.
- [Mr. Foulkes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_treasure_seekers_se/characters/mr_foulkes.md): A man the children encounter during their adventures.
- [Mrs. Leslie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_treasure_seekers_se/characters/mrs_leslie.md): A woman who appears in the children's schemes.
- [Lord Mayor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_treasure_seekers_se/characters/lord_mayor.md): A civic figure mentioned or encountered by the children.
- [Mr. Bristow](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_treasure_seekers_se/characters/mr_bristow.md): A man involved in the children's treasure-seeking efforts.
- [Jane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_treasure_seekers_se/characters/jane.md): A minor character who appears briefly in the story.
- [Mr. Ridgway](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_treasure_seekers_se/characters/mr_ridgway.md): Father of Annie Ridgway, a local tradesman.
- [The Robber](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_treasure_seekers_se/characters/the_robber.md): A burglar who breaks into the Bastable home.
- [The Priestess](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_treasure_seekers_se/characters/the_priestess.md): A character in the children's imaginative play.
- [The Poor Indian](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_treasure_seekers_se/characters/poor_indian.md): A character in the children's game or story.

HTML index: https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_story_of_the_treasure_seekers_se/characters