Character guide

Timon

major

Also known as Lord Timon, the Lord Timon, Old Athenian, Great Timon, Timon Painting, Second Lord

A wealthy and generous Athenian nobleman who becomes a misanthropic hermit after his friends abandon him.

Apemantus

supporting

Also known as gentle Apemantus, Apemantus Ay, Apemantus Ho, Apemantus Hoy, Apemantus That, Apemantus Toad

A cynical and churlish philosopher who criticizes Timon's generosity and later taunts him in exile.

Alcibiades

supporting

Also known as Exeunt Alcibiades, Enter Alcibiades, wild Alcibiades, Timon Captain Alcibiades, Third Lord Alcibiades

An Athenian captain and friend of Timon who is banished and later leads an army against Athens.

Flavius

supporting

Also known as Timon Flavius, Flavius Pray, Flavius Heavens, Flavius Alack, Flavius Good fellows, Flavius Ay, Flavius Aside

Timon's loyal steward who tries to warn him of his financial ruin and remains faithful after his fall.

Servilius

minor

Also known as Servilius See, Lucilius Servilius, Servilius Good gods, Good Servilius

A servant of Timon who assists with his master's affairs and later seeks help from former friends.

Lucilius

minor

Also known as Lucilius Who, Lucilius Ha, Lucilius Ay, Lucilius Fie

A young servant of Timon who seeks his master's blessing to marry an old Athenian's daughter.

Flaminius

minor

Also known as honest Flaminius, pretty Flaminius, Lucullus Flaminius, Flaminius Within

One of Timon's servants sent to borrow money from Lucullus, who refuses him.

Lucullus

minor

Also known as Lord Lucullus, the Lord Lucullus, Lucullus La

A flattering friend of Timon who refuses to lend him money when he falls into debt.

Ventidius

minor

Also known as Timon Noble Ventidius

A friend of Timon who is freed from prison by Timon's money but later denies him aid.

Timandra

minor

Also known as sweet Timandra, Phrynia Timandra

A courtesan who accompanies Alcibiades and taunts Timon in his cave.

Phrynia

minor

Also known as Phrynia

A courtesan who accompanies Alcibiades and mocks Timon in his exile.

Varro

minor

A servant of one of Timon's creditors who comes to demand repayment.

Titus

minor

Also known as Titus O

A servant of Timon's creditors who arrives to collect debts.

Sempronius

minor

Another of Timon's false friends who refuses to help him in his time of need.

Caphis

minor

Also known as Caphis Nay

A servant sent by a senator to demand repayment from Timon.

Poet

minor

Also known as Poet Admirable, Poet Sir

A sycophantic poet who flatters Timon for patronage but later abandons him.

Painter

minor

Also known as Painter Ay, Painter Indifferent, Painter Certain, Painter True

A flattering painter who seeks Timon's patronage and later visits him in exile.

Lord Lucius

minor

Also known as Lucius, Hortensius Lucius

A deceitful friend of Timon who pretends generosity but refuses to lend money.

Hortensius

minor

Also known as Hortensius Lucius

A servant of Lord Lucius who assists in debt collection.

Isidore

minor

Also known as the Servants of Isidore

A creditor whose servants demand payment from Timon.

Philotus

minor

Also known as Sir Philotus

A servant of a creditor who comes to collect from Timon.

Jeweller

minor

A merchant who sells a jewel to Timon in the opening scene.

Old Athenian

minor

Also known as Old Athenian Thou hast a servant named Lucilius

An Athenian who objects to his daughter marrying Lucilius without a dowry.

First Senator

minor

Also known as Senator, First Senator Thou, Senator Worthy Timon

A senator of Athens who condemns Alcibiades and later seeks Timon's help.

Fool

minor

A fool who accompanies Apemantus and trades barbs with the servants.

Messenger

minor

Also known as a Messenger from Ventidius talking with him, Messenger Ay

A messenger who brings news from Ventidius to Timon.

First Stranger

minor

Also known as Stranger

A stranger who comments on the fickleness of Timon's friends.

Second Stranger

minor

Also known as Second Stranger Ay

A stranger who agrees with the first about Timon's false friends.