# With Fire and Sword — Character guide

> Key figures in With Fire and Sword by Henryk Sienkiewicz.

- [Pan Zagloba](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/pan_zagloba.md): A cunning, witty nobleman who becomes a key companion and strategist for the main heroes.
- [Pan Skshetuski](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/pan_skshetuski.md): A brave Polish lieutenant and central protagonist, deeply loyal to Prince Yeremi.
- [Bogun](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/bogun.md): A fierce Cossack leader and antagonist, obsessed with Princess Helena.
- [Bogdan Hmelnitski](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/bogdan_hmelnitski.md): The charismatic and vengeful Cossack hetman leading the uprising against Poland.
- [Pan Volodyovski](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/pan_volodyovski.md): A small but formidable swordsman and loyal friend to Skshetuski and Zagloba.
- [Pan Longin Podbipienta](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/pan_longin_podbipienta.md): A giant, pious Lithuanian knight known for his immense strength and vow of chastity.
- [Princess Helena](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/princess_helena.md): The beautiful and virtuous niece of Prince Kurtsevich, sought after by Bogun.
- [Prince Yeremi Vishnyevetski](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/prince_yeremi_vishnyevetski.md): A powerful and ruthless Polish prince and military commander, a central figure in the war.
- [Jendzian](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/jendzian.md): The clever and resourceful servant of Pan Skshetuski, often involved in intrigue.
- [Krechovski](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/krechovski.md): A Cossack colonel who switches allegiance during the uprising.
- [Krivonos](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/krevonos.md): A brutal Cossack commander and subordinate of Hmelnitski.
- [Pan Kisel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/pan_kisel.md): A Polish nobleman and diplomat who attempts to negotiate with the Cossacks.
- [Horpyna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/horpyna.md): A wild and cunning witch-like woman who aids Bogun.
- [Pan Zatsvilikhovski](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/pan_zatsvilikhovski.md): An old, wise nobleman and friend of the main characters.
- [Prince Vassily Kurtsevich](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/prince_vassily_kurtsevich.md): The blind and elderly prince, uncle of Princess Helena.
- [Anusia Borzobogata](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/anusia_borzobogata.md): A lively and flirtatious young woman, object of affection for several knights.
- [Tugai Bey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/tugai_bey.md): A powerful Tartar leader allied with Hmelnitski.
- [Chaplinski](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/chaplinski.md): A Polish nobleman and enemy of Hmelnitski, whose actions spark the uprising.
- [Pan Kharlamp](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/pan_kharlamp.md): A Polish nobleman and officer, often a rival in love.
- [Vershul](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/vershul.md): A Cossack colonel serving under Hmelnitski.
- [Burlai](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/burlai.md): A Cossack sotnik (captain) known for his ferocity.
- [Pan Kushel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/pan_kushel.md): A Polish officer and companion of the main heroes.
- [Prince Dominik Zaslavski](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/prince_dominik_zaslavski.md): A Polish prince and military commander, often indecisive.
- [Pan Grodzitski](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/pan_grodzitski.md): A one-eyed Polish colonel, defender of Zbarazh.
- [Pan Lashch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/pan_lashch.md): A Polish nobleman and officer, known for his cruelty.
- [Stephen Pototski](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/stephen_pototski.md): A young Polish nobleman and soldier, son of the hetman.
- [Pan Kjetovski](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/pan_kjetovski.md): A Polish officer and friend of Volodyovski.
- [Pan Aksak](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/pan_aksak.md): A young Polish knight known for his bravery at Konstantinov.
- [Pan Pshiyemski](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/pan_pshiyemski.md): A Polish voevoda and military commander.
- [Old Barabash](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/old_barabash.md): An old Cossack colonel who opposes Hmelnitski.
- [Anton Tatarchuk](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/anton_tatarchuk.md): An old Cossack essaul loyal to Prince Yeremi.
- [Philip Zakhar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/philip_zakhar.md): An old Cossack servant of the Kurtsevichi family.
- [Ivan Burdabut](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/ivan_burdabut.md): A Cossack colonel serving under Hmelnitski.
- [Father Mukhovetski](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/father_mukhovetski.md): A Catholic priest and chaplain to the Polish forces.
- [Colonel Hans Flick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/colonel_hans_flick.md): A German mercenary colonel fighting for the Poles.
- [Pan Marek Sobieski](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/pan_marek_sobieski.md): A brave Polish nobleman and soldier, brother of the future king.
- [Stephen Charnetski](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/stephen_charnetski.md): A Polish colonel and later a famous military commander.
- [Pan Rozvan Ursu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/pan_rozvan_ursu.md): A Wallachian nobleman and officer in Polish service.
- [Princess Barbara](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/princess_barbara.md): A Polish princess and relative of Prince Yeremi.
- [Vygovski](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/vygovski.md): A Cossack clerk and later hetman, known for his cunning.
- [Pani Vitovska](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/pani_vitovska.md): A Polish noblewoman, hostess or minor character.
- [Princess Griselda](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/princess_griselda.md): A Polish princess, possibly a relative of Prince Yeremi.
- [Pan Charnetski](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/with_fire_and_sword_se/characters/pan_charnetski.md): A Polish officer, possibly a different person from Stephen.

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