# Typee — Character guide

> Key figures in Typee by Herman Melville.

- [Narrator](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/typee_se/characters/narrator.md): The unnamed first-person narrator, a sailor who escapes his ship and lives among the Typee.
- [Toby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/typee_se/characters/toby.md): The narrator's shipmate and companion during their escape into the Typee valley.
- [Mehevi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/typee_se/characters/mehevi.md): The powerful chief of the Typee tribe who becomes the narrator's host and protector.
- [Fayaway](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/typee_se/characters/fayaway.md): A beautiful Typee maiden who forms a close bond with the narrator.
- [Marheyo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/typee_se/characters/marheyo.md): An elderly Typee man who hosts the narrator in his home.
- [Marnoo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/typee_se/characters/marnoo.md): A handsome, tattooed native who travels freely between hostile tribes.
- [Kory-Kory](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/typee_se/characters/kory_kory.md): The narrator's devoted Typee attendant and servant.
- [Herman Melville](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/typee_se/characters/herman_melville.md): The author, referenced in the introduction and framing material.
- [Tommo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/typee_se/characters/tommow.md): The narrator's name used by the Typee natives.
- [Karakoee](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/typee_se/characters/karakoee.md): A native who helps negotiate the narrator's release.
- [Tinor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/typee_se/characters/tinor.md): Marheyo's wife and the matron of the household.
- [Kolory](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/typee_se/characters/kolory.md): A Typee warrior and companion to the narrator.
- [Mow-Mow](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/typee_se/characters/mow_mow.md): A hostile Typee warrior who threatens the narrator's escape.
- [Mowanna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/typee_se/characters/mowanna.md): The king of Nukuheva, a rival to the Typee.
- [Jack Lewis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/typee_se/characters/jack_lewis.md): A sailor on the Dolly who warns the narrator about the captain.
- [Narmonee](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/typee_se/characters/narmonee.md): A Typee man known for his intelligence and wit.
- [Pueearka Kanaka](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/typee_se/characters/pueearka_kanaka.md): A native from another island who assists the narrator.
- [Ruaruga](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/typee_se/characters/ruaruga.md): A Typee man who performs a ceremonial dance.
- [Naranee](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/typee_se/characters/naranee.md): A Typee woman, possibly Marheyo's daughter.
- [Fitz-James O'Brien](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/typee_se/characters/fitz_james_obrien.md): A friend of Melville mentioned in the introduction.
- [Allan Melville](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/typee_se/characters/allan_melville.md): Herman Melville's brother, mentioned in correspondence.
- [Nathaniel Hawthorne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/typee_se/characters/nathaniel_hawthorne.md): Author and friend of Melville, referenced in the introduction.
- [Mr. Charles Henry Webb](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/typee_se/characters/mr_charles_henry_webb.md): A literary figure mentioned in the introduction.
- [Mr. W. Clark Russell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/typee_se/characters/mr_w_clark_russell.md): A maritime author referenced in the introduction.
- [Mr. J. E. A. Smith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/typee_se/characters/mr_j_e_a_smith.md): A friend of Melville mentioned in the introduction.
- [Rear Admiral Du Petit Thouars](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/typee_se/characters/rear_admiral_du_petit_thouars.md): French naval commander who took possession of the Marquesas.
- [Captain Porter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/typee_se/characters/porter.md): American naval captain who visited the Marquesas earlier.
- [Captain Cook](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/typee_se/characters/cook.md): British explorer referenced in the narrative.
- [Carteret](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/typee_se/characters/carteret.md): British explorer referenced in the narrative.

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