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Character guide
Key figures in The Vampire by John William Polidori.
Aubrey
major
Also known as Miss Aubrey
A young English gentleman who becomes obsessed with Lord Ruthven's true nature.
Lord Ruthven
major
A mysterious and charismatic nobleman who is secretly a vampire.
Ianthe
supporting
A young Greek woman who warns Aubrey about vampires.
Lady Mercer
minor
A society woman who becomes a victim of Lord Ruthven.
Arnold Paul
minor
A soldier who recounts his encounter with a vampire.
Jura
minor
A servant or guide in the Greek setting.