# The Well at the World’s End — Character guide

> Key figures in The Well at the World’s End by William Morris.

- [Ralph of Upmeads](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_well_at_the_world_s_end_se/characters/ralph_of_upmeads.md): Youngest son of King Peter, who sets out on a quest for the Well at the World's End.
- [Ursula](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_well_at_the_world_s_end_se/characters/ursula.md): Ralph's beloved companion and wife, who shares his quest for the Well.
- [Richard the Red](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_well_at_the_world_s_end_se/characters/richard_the_red.md): Ralph's loyal squire and friend from Swevenham, who aids him on his journey.
- [Roger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_well_at_the_world_s_end_se/characters/roger.md): A ropemaker and later a lord, who becomes a companion to Ralph.
- [Clement Chapman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_well_at_the_world_s_end_se/characters/clement_chapman.md): A merchant who leads a fellowship and guides Ralph through the mountains.
- [Bull Shockhead](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_well_at_the_world_s_end_se/characters/bull_shockhead.md): A fierce warrior who becomes Lord of Utterbol and ally to Ralph.
- [The Lady of Abundance](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_well_at_the_world_s_end_se/characters/the_lady_of_abundance.md): Mysterious lady of the Castle of Abundance who loves Ralph and tells her tragic tale.
- [King Peter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_well_at_the_world_s_end_se/characters/king_peter.md): Ralph's father, the aging king of Upmeads.
- [Dame Katherine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_well_at_the_world_s_end_se/characters/dame_katherine.md): Ralph's gossip and confidante, who gives him a pair of beads.
- [Redhead](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_well_at_the_world_s_end_se/characters/redhead.md): A loyal servant and friend of Ralph, who keeps tryst and aids in battles.
- [The Sage of Swevenham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_well_at_the_world_s_end_se/characters/the_sage_of_swevenham.md): A wise old man who teaches Ralph and Ursula lore about the Well.
- [Otter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_well_at_the_world_s_end_se/characters/otter.md): A captain and friend who helps Ralph in the wilderness.
- [Blaise](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_well_at_the_world_s_end_se/characters/blaise.md): Ralph's elder brother, who becomes involved in the politics of Upmeads.
- [Hugh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_well_at_the_world_s_end_se/characters/hugh.md): Another of Ralph's brothers, who rides with him.
- [Agatha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_well_at_the_world_s_end_se/characters/agatha.md): A woman from Vale Turris who becomes involved with Redhead.
- [Morfinn the Unmanned](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_well_at_the_world_s_end_se/characters/morfinn_the_unmanned.md): A cruel lord of Utterbol who opposes Ralph.
- [The Lord of Utterbol](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_well_at_the_world_s_end_se/characters/the_lord_of_utterbol.md): Ruler of Utterbol who captures and later frees Ralph.
- [Stephen a-Hurst](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_well_at_the_world_s_end_se/characters/stephen_a_hurst.md): A knight and companion of Ralph's from Upmeads.
- [Nicholas Longshanks](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_well_at_the_world_s_end_se/characters/nicholas_longshanks.md): An old servant of the Upmeads household.
- [Walter the Black](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_well_at_the_world_s_end_se/characters/walter_the_black.md): An earl who fights against Ralph's forces.
- [The Abbot of Higham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_well_at_the_world_s_end_se/characters/the_abbot_of_higham.md): Abbot of St. Mary's at Higham who hosts Ralph.
- [Lancelot Longtongue](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_well_at_the_world_s_end_se/characters/lancelot_longtongue.md): A gossipy character at the Burg of the Four Friths.
- [Greasy Wat](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_well_at_the_world_s_end_se/characters/greasy_wat.md): A rough man encountered in the wilderness.
- [Black Anselm](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_well_at_the_world_s_end_se/characters/black_anselm.md): A knight in the service of the Lord of Utterbol.
- [The Baron of Sunway](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_well_at_the_world_s_end_se/characters/the_baron_of_sunway.md): A baron who fights in the battle for Upmeads.
- [The Queen of Goldburg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_well_at_the_world_s_end_se/characters/the_queen_of_goldburg.md): Ruler of Goldburg who aids Ralph and Ursula.

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