# The Wind in the Willows — Character guide

> Key figures in The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame.

- [Mr. Toad](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_wind_in_the_willows_se/characters/toad.md): Wealthy, impulsive squire of Toad Hall, obsessed with motor cars and prone to wild adventures.
- [Rat](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_wind_in_the_willows_se/characters/water_rat.md): Practical, river-loving water rat who befriends Mole and guides him through riverbank life.
- [Mole](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_wind_in_the_willows_se/characters/mole.md): Gentle, curious creature who leaves his underground home to explore the world above.
- [Badger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_wind_in_the_willows_se/characters/badger.md): Reclusive, wise badger who lives in the Wild Wood and becomes a steadfast friend to the others.
- [Otter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_wind_in_the_willows_se/characters/otter.md): Friendly, confident river-dweller and father of Portly, often seen with Rat and Mole.
- [Portly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_wind_in_the_willows_se/characters/portly.md): Otter's young son who goes missing and is found by Mole and Rat in a mystical encounter.
- [Sea Rat](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_wind_in_the_willows_se/characters/sea_rat.md): Wandering seafaring rat who tells Rat tales of distant ports and adventures.
- [Chief Weasel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_wind_in_the_willows_se/characters/chief_weasel.md): Leader of the weasels who take over Toad Hall while Toad is away.
- [Billy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_wind_in_the_willows_se/characters/billy.md): Young rabbit who helps deliver messages and assists the animals in their plans.
- [Sigurd](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_wind_in_the_willows_se/characters/sigurd.md): A character mentioned briefly in the Sea Rat's tales of northern adventures.

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