# The Three Hostages — Character guide

> Key figures in The Three Hostages by John Buchan.

- [Richard Hannay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_hostages_se/characters/richard_hannay.md): The narrator and protagonist, a former intelligence officer drawn into a new mystery.
- [Dominick Medina](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_hostages_se/characters/dominick_medina.md): A charismatic and enigmatic man who becomes Hannay's primary adversary.
- [Sandy Arbuthnot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_hostages_se/characters/sandy_arbuthnot.md): Hannay's resourceful and eccentric friend, a master of disguise and languages.
- [Mary Hannay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_hostages_se/characters/mary_hannay.md): Hannay's wife, supportive and perceptive, often aiding his investigations.
- [Archie Roylance](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_hostages_se/characters/archie_roylance.md): A young, cheerful baronet and pilot who assists Hannay.
- [Tom Greenslade](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_hostages_se/characters/tom_greenslade.md): Hannay's doctor and friend, who first alerts him to the case.
- [Macgillivray](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_hostages_se/characters/macgillivray.md): A senior Scotland Yard official who collaborates with Hannay.
- [Dr. Newhover](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_hostages_se/characters/dr_newhover.md): A specialist in mental health who treats one of the hostages.
- [Madame Breda](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_hostages_se/characters/madame_breda.md): A mysterious woman involved in Medina's schemes.
- [Julius Victor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_hostages_se/characters/julius_victor.md): A wealthy American whose son is one of the three hostages.
- [Peter John](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_hostages_se/characters/peter_john.md): Hannay's young son, who becomes a target of the villains.
- [David Warcliff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_hostages_se/characters/david_warcliff.md): A young boy who is one of the three hostages.
- [Sir Arthur Warcliff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_hostages_se/characters/sir_arthur_warcliff.md): David Warcliff's father, a worried parent of a hostage.
- [Lavater](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_hostages_se/characters/lavater.md): A Swiss criminal and associate of Medina.
- [Abel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_hostages_se/characters/abel.md): A servant or minor figure in Medina's household.
- [Ram Dass](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_hostages_se/characters/ram_dass.md): An Indian servant loyal to Sandy Arbuthnot.
- [Adela Victor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_hostages_se/characters/adela_victor.md): Julius Victor's daughter, a spirited young woman.
- [Pugh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_hostages_se/characters/pugh.md): A servant or minor character at Fosse Manor.
- [Machray](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_hostages_se/characters/machray.md): A Scottish gamekeeper and ally of Hannay.
- [Blenkiron](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_hostages_se/characters/blenkiron.md): An American friend of Hannay from previous adventures.
- [Kennedy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_hostages_se/characters/kennedy.md): A police inspector assisting Macgillivray.
- [Sir Walter Bullivant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_hostages_se/characters/bullivant.md): A senior intelligence official and Hannay's former chief.
- [Peter Bojer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_hostages_se/characters/peter_bojer.md): A Norwegian sailor and friend of Hannay.
- [Leithen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_hostages_se/characters/leithen.md): A friend of Hannay, a lawyer and politician.
- [Lady Hannay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_hostages_se/characters/lady_hannay.md): Richard Hannay's mother, mentioned but not appearing on-page.
- [Lord Sunningdale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_hostages_se/characters/lord_sunningdale.md): A politician and member of the Thursday Club.
- [Jason](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_hostages_se/characters/jason.md): A servant or minor character at Fosse Manor.
- [Tom Machin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_hostages_se/characters/tom_machin.md): A local man who helps Hannay in the Highlands.
- [Barnard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_hostages_se/characters/barnard.md): A servant or minor character at Fosse Manor.
- [Miss Victor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_hostages_se/characters/miss_victor.md): Julius Victor's sister, who accompanies him.
- [Johan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_hostages_se/characters/johan.md): A servant or minor character in Medina's household.
- [Kharáma](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_hostages_se/characters/kharama.md): A mysterious figure associated with Medina's occult practices.
- [Palliser-Yeates](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_hostages_se/characters/palliser_yeates.md): A friend of Hannay, a member of the Thursday Club.
- [Michael Scott](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_hostages_se/characters/michael_scott.md): A friend of Hannay, a writer and historian.
- [Fosse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_hostages_se/characters/fosse.md): The name of Archie Roylance's estate, sometimes personified.
- [Nightingale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_hostages_se/characters/nightingale.md): A servant or minor character at Fosse Manor.
- [Sir Richard Burton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_hostages_se/characters/sir_richard_burton.md): The historical explorer, mentioned as a reference.
- [Old George Whaddon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_hostages_se/characters/old_george_whaddon.md): A local man in the Highlands who helps Hannay.
- [Fulleylove](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_hostages_se/characters/fulleylove.md): A servant or minor character at Fosse Manor.
- [Mr. Empson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_hostages_se/characters/mr_empson.md): A servant or minor character at Fosse Manor.
- [Hughie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_hostages_se/characters/hughie.md): A servant or minor character at Fosse Manor.
- [The Psalmist](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_hostages_se/characters/the_psalmist.md): A biblical reference used as a code name.
- [Lord Mercot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_hostages_se/characters/lord_mercot.md): A friend of Hannay, a member of the Thursday Club.
- [The Marquis de la Tour du Pin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_hostages_se/characters/the_marquis_de_la_tour_du_pin.md): A French nobleman and former liaison officer, now a friend.
- [Dick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_three_hostages_se/characters/dick.md): A friend of Hannay, possibly a nickname for Richard Hannay.

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