# Topsy-Turvy — Character guide

> Key figures in Topsy-Turvy by Jules Verne.

- [J. T. Maston](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/topsy_turvy_se/characters/j_t_maston.md): Eccentric mathematician and secretary of the North Polar Practical Association, central to the polar auction scheme.
- [President Barbicane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/topsy_turvy_se/characters/president_barbicane.md): President of the Gun Club and key figure in the polar coal mining venture, a man of few words.
- [Mrs. Evangelina Scorbitt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/topsy_turvy_se/characters/mrs_scorbitt.md): Wealthy widow and enthusiastic supporter of Maston's polar project, with romantic designs on him.
- [Major Donellan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/topsy_turvy_se/characters/major_donellan.md): British delegate to the auction, representing England's interests in the polar regions.
- [Alcide Pierdeux](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/topsy_turvy_se/characters/alcide_pierdeux.md): French engineer and delegate, a sharp-witted observer of the polar proceedings.
- [Capt. Nicholl](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/topsy_turvy_se/characters/capt_nicholl.md): American artillery captain and member of the Gun Club, involved in the polar expedition.
- [Dean Toodrink](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/topsy_turvy_se/characters/dean_toodrink.md): Secretary of the auction, overseeing the sale of Arctic territories.
- [William S. Forster](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/topsy_turvy_se/characters/william_s_forster.md): American delegate and businessman, a participant in the polar auction.
- [Prof. Jan Harald](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/topsy_turvy_se/characters/prof_jan_harald.md): Swedish delegate and scientist, representing Sweden at the polar auction.
- [Col. Boris Karkof](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/topsy_turvy_se/characters/boris_karkof.md): Russian delegate and diplomat, representing Russia's interests in the Arctic.
- [Jacques Jansen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/topsy_turvy_se/characters/jacques_jansen.md): Dutch delegate to the polar auction, representing Holland.
- [Eric Baldenak](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/topsy_turvy_se/characters/eric_baldenak.md): Danish delegate representing Denmark at the polar auction.
- [Michel Ardan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/topsy_turvy_se/characters/michel_ardan.md): French adventurer and friend of Barbicane, a veteran of previous Gun Club exploits.
- [Sultan Bali](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/topsy_turvy_se/characters/sultan_bali.md): Sultan of Wamasai in Africa, involved in the later polar expedition events.
- [Andrew R. Gilmour](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/topsy_turvy_se/characters/andrew_r_gilmour.md): Auctioneer who conducts the sale of the Arctic regions.
- [Tom Hunter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/topsy_turvy_se/characters/tom_hunter.md): American delegate and participant in the polar auction.
- [John Prestice](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/topsy_turvy_se/characters/john_prestice.md): American delegate and participant in the polar auction.
- [Col. Bloomsberry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/topsy_turvy_se/characters/col_bloomsberry.md): American colonel and member of the Gun Club, present at the auction.
- [Richard W. Trust](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/topsy_turvy_se/characters/richard_w_trust.md): American delegate and participant in the polar auction.

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