Character Directory

Set in 1827/28, The Pickwick Papers centres around a wealthy gentleman, Samuel Pickwick Esquire. Along with a collection of acolytes, he forms the Pickwick Club and they embark on a variety of travels, adventures and misdeeds in England with their journeys being taken by coach. Dickens' deft use of humour and satire combined with a great cast of magnificently comic characters proved such a winning work that it remains a much loved treasure to this day. For your convenience, we list below the characters in the book in alphabetical order:

Allen, Arabella Black-eyed beauty, sister of Benjamin Allen. Marries Nathaniel Winkle.
Allen, Benjamin Medical student, brother of Arabella, and drinking buddy of Bob Sawyer.
Ayresleigh, Mr Prisoner for debt that Samuel Pickwick meets at Namby's.
Bamber, Jack Law clerk who tells the Tale About the Queer Client to Samuel Pickwick and the other law clerks gathered at the Magpie and Stump.
Bantam, Cyrus Angelo Grand Master of the Great Pump Room in Bath.
Bardell, Martha Landlady of Samuel Pickwick in Goswell Street.
Bardell, Mr Deceased husband of Martha Bardell. A former custom house officer who was killed when he was knocked on the head with a quart-pot in a public-house cellar.
Bardell, Tommy Son of Martha Bardell. Clad in a tight suit of corduroy, spangled with brass buttons of a very considerable size.
Beller, Henry Reformed drinker and new member introduced to the flock at the Brick Lane Branch of the United Grand Junction Ebenezer Temperance Association.
Betsy Servant girl at Mary Ann Raddle's boarding house. A dirty, slipshod girl in black cotton stockings, who might have passed for the neglected daughter of a superannuated dustman in very reduced circumstances.
Bladud, Prince Legendary founder of Bath in the tale Samuel Pickwick reads in his rented room in that city.
Blazo, Sir Thomas Alfred Jingle's opponent in a cricket match in the West Indies.
Blotton, Mr Member of the Pickwick Club who calls Samuel Pickwick a humbug, causing a row amongst the club. He later admits he only meant it in the "Pickwickian sense." He is later expelled from the society for doubting the legitimacy of the ancient stone Pickwick finds in Cobham.
Boffer Expelled stockbroker and associate of Wilkins Flasher and Frank Simmery who wager on the odds of Boffer committing suicide.
Boldwig, Captain Landowner who has the drunken Samuel Pickwick wheeled to the pound.
Bolo, Miss Samuel Pickwick's whist partner at the Bath ball.
Brooks, Mr Pieman who once lodged with Sam Weller and baked cats into pies.
Budger, Mrs Widow who attends the charity ball at the Bull Inn in Rochester and catches the eye of both Tracy Tupman and Dr Slammer. A little old widow, whose rich dress and profusion of ornament bespoke her a most desirable addition to a limited income.
Bulder, Colonel Head of the garrison at Rochester who attends the charity ball at the Bull Inn with his wife and daughter. Also takes part in the grand review on the Chatham lines.
Bullman Defendant in the case of Bullman and Ramsey described by the clerks of Dodson and Fogg.
Bunkin, Mrs Neighbor of Martha Bardell alluded to during the trial of Bardell and Pickwick.
Burton, Thomas Reformed drinker and new member introduced to the flock at the Brick Lane Branch of the United Grand Junction Ebenezer Temperance Association. Purveyor of cat's-meat to the Lord Mayor and Sheriffs, and several members of the Common Council.
Buzfuz, Sergeant Barrister who represents Martha Bardell in her suit against Samuel Pickwick. He bullies the witnesses into giving incriminating testimony and Pickwick is falsely convicted. A fat body and a red face.
Charley Pot-boy at the Magpie and Stump public house. A shambling pot-boy, with a red head.
Christina, Donna Alfred Jingle's Spanish conquest. Her father, Don Bolero Fizzgig, will not consent to the union, causing her death.
Clark, Susan Maiden name of Susan Weller.
Clubber, Sir Thomas Commissioner and head of the Chatham dockyard. Attends the charity ball at the Bull Inn in Rochester with his wife and two daughters.
Cluppins, Elizabeth Friend of Martha Bardell and sister of Mary Ann Raddle.
Craddock, Mrs The Pickwickians' landlady in Bath.
Crawley, Mr Proposed dance partner of Jane Wugsby at the Bath ball who is rejected by Mrs Colonel Wugsby as unworthy.
Cripps, Mrs Mother of Tom Cripps.
Cripps, Tom Office boy employed by Bob Sawyer in Bristol. A boy, in a sober grey livery and a gold-laced hat, with a small covered basket under his arm.
Crookey Attendant at Namby's. Who in dress and general appearance looked something between a bankrupt grazier, and a drover in a state of insolvency.
Crushton, Mr Bosom friend of Lord Mutanhed at Bath.
Cummins, Tom The man who was 'in the chair' on a night out described by one of Dodson and Fogg's clerks.
Dodson Partner in the unscrupulous law firm of Dodson and Fogg who represent Martha Bardell in the breach of promise suit against Samuel Pickwick. A plump, portly, stern-looking man, with a loud voice.
Dowler, Mr Grumpy and fierce ex-army, now businessman, who travels with the Pickwickians on the coach to Bath and lodges with them at the Royal Crescent there.
Dowler, Mrs Pretty wife of Mr Dowler. A very agreeable and fascinating person.
Dubbley, Mr Assistant to constable Daniel Grummer who aides in the arrest of Pickwick and Tupman in Ipswich. A dirty-faced man, something over six feet high, and stout in proportion.
Dumkins, Mr Reknowned member of the Muggleton cricket team.
Edmunds Abusive father of John Edmunds in the story The Convicts Return. A morose, savage-hearted, bad man: idle and dissolute in his habits; cruel and ferocious in his disposition.
Edmunds, John Transported convict in the story The Convict's Return told to the Pickwickians by the clergyman at Dingley Dell. His descent into crime breaks his mother's heart and his repentance comes too late.
Edmunds, Mrs Long-suffering mother of John Edmunds. Dies of abuse from her husband and heartbreak caused by her son in the story The Convicts Return.
Emma Maid at Dingley Dell.
Fitz-Marshall, Captain Charles Alias used by Alfred Jingle.
Fizkin, Horatio Buff candidate in the election at Eatanswill. He is defeated by the Blue candidate, Samuel Slumkey.
Fizzgig, Don Bolero Father of Alfred Jingle's Spanish conquest Donna Christina. Distraught at his daughter's death he drowns himself in a fountain.
Flasher, Wilkins Stockbroker recommended by Solomon Pell who assists Tony Weller with Mrs Weller's estate.
Fogg Partner in the unscrupulous law firm of Dodson and Fogg who represent Martha Bardell in the breach of promise suit against Samuel Pickwick.
George Coachman and friend of Tony Weller arrested for debt.
Goodwin Mrs Pott's maid.
Griggs Family Part of Mayor George Nupkins' social circle introduced to Captain Fitz-Marshall (Alfred Jingle).
Groffin, Thomas Chemist pressed into service as a juror in the trial of Bardell and Pickwick. A tall, thin, yellow-visaged man.
Grub, Gabriel Sexton supposedly taken by goblins in Mr Wardle's Christmas Eve story.
Grummer, Daniel Ipswich constable who arrests Samuel Pickwick and Tracy Tupman. Elderly gentleman in the top-boots, who was chiefly remarkable for a bottle nose, a hoarse voice, a snuff-coloured sur-tout, and a wandering eye.
Grundy, Mr Law clerk and friend of Mr Lowten at the Magpie and Stump.
Gunter, Mr Guest at Bob Sawyer's dinner party. A gentleman in a shirt emblazoned with pink anchors.
Gwynn, Miss Writing and ciphering teacher at the Westgate House school in Bury St Edmunds.
Harris Much maligned greengrocer in Bath at whose establishment the footman's "swarry", attended by Sam Weller, is held.
Henry Brother of Kate and cousin of Maria Lobbs whom he eventually marries in Samuel Weller's story The Parish Clerk-A Tale of True Love.
Heyling, George Vengeful man in Jack Bamber's Tale About the Queer Client.
Heyling, Mary George Heyling's wife who dies of want in the Marshalsea in Jack Bamber's Tale About the Queer Client.
Hopkins, Jack Bob Sawyer's fellow medical student. He wore a black velvet waistcoat, with thunder-and-lightning buttons; and a blue striped shirt, with a white false collar.
Humm, Anthony President of the Brick Lane Branch of the United Grand Junction Ebenezer Temperance Association. A converted fireman, now a schoolmaster, and occasionally an itinerant preacher...a sleek, white-faced man, in a perpetual perspiration.
Hunt Head gardener on Captain Boldwig's estate.
Hunter, Leo Husband and promoter of poetess Mrs Leo Hunter. A grave man.
Hunter, Mrs Leo Pretentious poetess at Eatanswill.
Hutley, Jemmy (Dismal Jemmy) Job Trotter's brother, a strolling actor who regales the Pickwickians with The Stroller's Tale at the Bull Inn in Rochester. He later emigrates to America.
Isaac Associate of Mr Jackson. He accompanies Jackson when Martha Bardell is escorted to the Fleet Prison. A shabby man in black leggings.
Jackson, Mr Chief law clerk in the office of Dodson and Fogg.
Jane Maid at Dingley Dell.
Jane Servant at the Pott's home.
Jingle, Alfred A wandering rascal who befriends Samuel Pickwick and accompanies the group to the Wardle home at Dingley Dell.
Jinkins Villain of The Bagman's Tale who is undone by Tom Smart. A tall man - a very tall man - in a brown coat and bright basket buttons, and black whiskers, and wavy black hair.
Jinks, Mr Clerk to Ipswich mayor George Nupkins. A pale, sharp-nosed, half-fed, shabbily-clad clerk, of middle age.
Joe (The Fat Boy), Servant of Mr Wardle, has an amazing ability to fall asleep anytime, unless he's eating. Damn that boy; he’s gone to sleep again.
John Dying alcoholic clown and subject of The Stroller's Tale told by Dismal Jemmy Hutley to the Pickwickians at the Bull Inn. He was dressed for the pantomimes in all the absurdity of a clown's costume.
John Servant at the Saracen's Head, Towcester.
Kate Cousin of Maria Lobbs and sister of Henry in Samuel Weller's story The Parish Clerk-A Tale of True Love. An arch, impudent-looking, bewitching little person.
Lobbs, Old Father of Maria. Well-to-do saddler in Samuel Weller's story The Parish Clerk-A Tale of True Love.
Lobbs, Maria Pretty daughter of Old Lobbs, the great saddler. She is wooed by Nathaniel Pipkin but eventually marries her cousin Henry in Samuel Weller's story The Parish Clerk-A Tale of True Love.
Lowten Clerk to the solicitor Perker. Spends evenings singing comic songs with other law clerks at the Magpie and Stump. A puffy-faced young man.
Lucas, Solomon Owner of a costume shop in Eatanswill patronized by the Pickwickians for the fancy party at the home of Mrs Leo Hunter.
Luffey, Mr Member of the Dingley Dell cricket team.
Magnus, Peter Samuel Pickwick's fellow traveller to Ipswich where Magnus plans to propose to Miss Witherfield, the lady in yellow curl papers.
Mallard, Mr Clerk for Serjeant Snubbin. An elderly clerk, whose sleek appearance and heavy gold watch-chain presented imposing indications of the extensive and lucrative practice of Mr. Serjeant Snubbin.
Manning, Sir Geoffrey Friend of Wardle on whose land the Pickwickians attend a shooting party.
Margaret Mr Winkle Sr's maid.
Martin Tall rawboned gamekeeper for Sir Geoffrey Manning.
Martin Benjamin Allen's aunt's coachman. A surly looking man with his legs dressed like the legs of a groom, and his body attired in the coat of a coachman.
Martin, Betsy Reformed drinker and new member introduced to the flock at the Brick Lane Branch of the United Grand Junction Ebenezer Temperance Association.
Martin-Jack Bagman's uncle and friend of Tom Smart who figures in the tale The Bagman's Uncle told to Samuel Pickwick at Bristol.
Martin, Tom Butcher imprisoned in the Fleet Prison with Samuel Pickwick. A gentleman, prematurely broad for his years, clothed in a professional blue jean frock, and top-boots with circular toes.
Mary Pretty housemaid of George Nupkins, mayor of Ipswich, whom Samuel Weller pursues throughout the novel. Later Arabella Allen's maid and finally hired as housemaid by Samuel Pickwick. She marries Weller at the end of the novel.
Mary Maid at Dingley Dell.
Mary Hand-maiden at the Peacock in Eatanswill.
Matinter, Misses Ladies looking for partners at the ball in Bath.
Miller, Mr Friend of Mr Wardle. A little hard-headed, Ripstone pippin-faced man.
Mivens, Mr (The Zephyr) Fellow prisoner with Samuel Pickwick in the Fleet Prison.
Mordlin, Brother Member of the Brick Lane Branch of the United Grand Junction Ebenezer Temperance Association who has adapted Charles Dibdin's 'Who hasn't heard of a Jolly Young Waterman?' to the tune of the Old Hundredth which is sung at the Association's meeting under the delusion that is is a song about temperance.
Mudberry, Mrs Neighbor of Martha Bardell alluded to during the trial of Bardell and Pickwick. Kept a mangle.
Mudge, Mr Secretary of the Brick Lane Branch of the United Grand Junction Ebenezer Temperance Association. Chandler's shop-keeper, an enthusiastic and disinterested vessel, who sold tea to the members.
Mutanhed, Lord Richest young man in Bath. Long hair, and the particularly small forehead.
Muzzle, Mr Footman to Ipswich mayor George Nupkins. An under-sized footman, with a long body and short legs.
Namby Sheriff's Deputy who comes to arrest Samuel Pickwick when Pickwick refuses to pay costs after the Bardell vs Pickwick trial.
Neddy Turnkey at the Fleet Prison.
Nockemorf Previous owner of the medical business taken over by Bob Sawyer in Bristol.
Noddy, Mr Guest at Bob Sawyer's dinner party. A scorbutic youth in a long stock.
Nupkins, George Mayor of Ipswich. Samuel Pickwick and Tracy Tupman are brought before him on a charge levelled by Miss Witherfield.
Nupkins, Henrietta Daughter of Ipswich mayor George Nupkins. Miss Nupkins possessed all her mamma's haughtiness without the turban, and all her ill-nature without the wig.
Nupkins, Mrs Wife of Ipswich mayor George Nupkins. A majestic female in a blue gauze turban and a light brown wig.
Payne, Dr Surgeon with the 43rd Rochester Regiment. Friend to Dr Slammer. A portly personage in a braided surtout.
Pell, Solomon Shady lawyer whom Tony Weller engages to arrange Samuel Weller's imprisonment in the Fleet in order to be with his master, Samuel Pickwick.
Perker, Mr Solicitor of Mr Wardle who stands as agent for Samual Slumkey in the Eatanswill election.
Phunky, Mr Junior councel to Serjeant Snubbin in Samuel Pickwick's trial against Martha Bardell. Although an infant barrister, he was a full-grown man. He had a very nervous manner, and a painful hesitation in his speech.
Pickwick, Samuel, Retired businessman and founder and chairman of the Pickwick Club. Pickwick, along with his friends Tracy Tupman, Augustus Snodgrass, Nathaniel Winkle, and his servant Sam Weller, travel around England in search of adventure.
Pipkin, Nathaniel Parish clerk in Samuel Weller's tale The Parish Clerk-A Tale of True Love; the story of his unrequited love for Maria Lobbs. A harmless, inoffensive, good-natured being, with a turned-up nose, and rather turned-in legs, a cast in his eye, and a halt in his gait.
Podder, Mr Renowned member of the Muggleton cricket team.
Porkenham Family Consisting of Sidney, his wife, and daughters. Part of Mayor George Nupkins' social circle introduced to Captain Fitz-Marshall (Alfred Jingle).
Pott, Mr Editor of the Eatanswill Gazette and sworn enemy of Mr Slurk, editor of the Eatanswill Independent.
Pott, Mrs Wife of Mr Pott. If Mr Pott had a weakness, it was, perhaps, that he was rather too submissive to the somewhat contemptuous control and sway of his wife.
Price, Mr Prisoner for debt that Samuel Pickwick meets at Namby's.
Prosee, Mr Eminent council. A guest at Mr Perker's dinner party.
Pruffle Servant to the scientific gentleman in Bristol.
Raddle, Mary Ann Bob Sawyer's landlady in Lant Street. She berates her husband for not standing up for her. A little fierce woman.
Raddle, Mr Much abused husband of Mary Ann Raddle.
Ramsey Defendant in the case of Bullman and Ramsey described by the clerks of Dodson and Fogg. A precious seedy-looking customer.
Rogers, Mrs Lodger at Martha Bardell's.
Roker, Tom Turnkey at the Fleet Prison who introduces Samuel Pickwick to the wonderful accommodation there.
Sam Coachman at the Golden Cross who mistakes Samuel Pickwick's notetaking and believes him to be an informant. Sam becomes violent until Alfred Jingle appears and restores calm.
Samba, Quanko Faithful attendant of Sir Thomas Blazo who finally bowls out Alfred Jingle during a cricket match in the West Indies.
Sanders, Susannah Friend of Martha Bardell who testifies during the trial of Bardell and Pickwick.
Sawyer, Bob Medical student, and drinking buddy of Benjamin Allen.
Simmery, Frank Associate and wagering partner of stockbroker Wilkins Flasher. A very smart young gentleman who wore his hat on his right whisker.
Skimpin, Mr Junior counsellor to Serjeant Buzfuz in the Bardell and Pickwick trial. A promising young man of two or three and forty.
Slammer, Dr Surgeon of the 97th, almost duels Nathaniel Winkle whom he mistakes for Alfred Jingle.
Slasher, Mr Skillful surgeon discussed at Bob Sawyer's party.
Slumkey, Samuel Blue candidate in the election at Eatanswill. He defeats the Buff candidate, Horatio Fitzkin.
Slummintowkens Family Part of Mayor George Nupkins' social circle introduced to Captain Fitz-Marshall (Alfred Jingle).
Slurk, Mr Editor of the Eatanswill Independent and sworn enemy of Mr Pott, editor of the Eatanswill Gazette.
Smangle, Mr Fellow prisoner with Samuel Pickwick in the Fleet Prison.
Smart, Tom Employee of Bilson and Slum who marries a widow with property in The Bagman's Tale.
Smiggers, Joseph Perpetual Vice President - Member Pickwick Club.
Smauker, John Footman of Angelo Cyrus Bantam who invites Sam Weller to to 'a friendly "swarry", consisting of a boiled leg of mutton with the usual trimmings.' A powdered-headed footman in gorgeous livery, and of symmetrical stature.
Smithers, Miss Inquisitive boarder at Westgate House in Bury St Edmunds.
Smithie, Mr Official at the Chatham dockyard who attends the charity ball at the Bull Inn in Rochester with his wife and daughters.
Smorltork, Count Guest at Mrs Leo Hunter's soiree who is gathering information for his "great work on England." A well-whiskered individual in a foreign uniform.
Smouch, Mr Assistant to Deputy Sheriff Namby. A shabby-looking man in a brown greatcoat shorn of divers buttons.
Snicks, Mr Life Office Secretary, a guest at Mr Perker's dinner party.
Snipes, Wilmott Ensign in the 97th Regiment at Rochester. Attends the charity ball at the Bull Inn in Rochester.
Snodgrass, Augustus, A member of the Pickwick club and party to the adventures of Samuel Pickwick's travels. Snodgrass fancies himself a poet, but has written no poetry.
Snubbin, Serjeant Lead councel for Samuel Pickwick in the breach of promise trial against Martha Bardell.
Snuphanuph, Dowager Lady Member of Bath society whom Samuel Pickwick plays whist with at the Bath ball. Fat old lady.
Staple, Mr Member of the Dingley Dell cricket team who speaks out in praise of Mr Luffey and Mr Struggles after losing the match with the All-Muggleton team.
Starleigh, Justice Judge in the trial of Bardell and Pickwick.
Stiggins, Reverend Hypocritical Deputy Shepherd (from the Dorking branch) of the United Grand Junction Ebenezer Temperance Association. Exposed by Tony Weller whose wife Susan is one of Stiggins' flock.
Struggles, Mr Member of the Dingley Dell cricket team.
Tadger, Brother Member who introduces Anthony Humm at the meeting of the Brick Lane Branch of the United Grand Junction Ebenezer Temperance Association.
Tappleton, Lieutenant Dr Slammer's second in the proposed duel with Nathaniel Winkle.
Thomas Waiter in Sam Weller's story of the man who killed himself eating crumpets.
Tollimglower, Lady Former acquaintance and topic of conversation of Old Mrs Wardle.
Tom Mr Wardle's coachman.
Tom Servant at the Leather Bottle in Cobham. A stout country lad.
Tom Waiter at the George and Vulture.
Tomkins, Miss Lady in charge of the Westgate House school in Bury St Edmunds.
Tomlinson, Mrs Post office keeper at Rochester who attends the charity ball at the Bull Inn.
Tommy Waterman (one who waters the horses at a cab stand) who hails a cab for Samuel Pickwick at the Golden Cross.
Trotter, Job Manservant of the rascal Alfred Jingle and brother of Dismal Jemmy Hutley.
Trundle, Mr Friend of Mr Wardle who marries his daughter Isabella Wardle.
Tuckle, Mr Footman who presides over the Bath "Swarry."
Tupman, Tracy, A member of the Pickwick club and traveling companion to Mr Pickwick in the story's adventures.
Upwitch, Richard Green grocer pressed into service as a juror in the trial of Bardell and Pickwick.
Villam (corruption of Willam) Ostler at the Bull Inn Whitechapel.
Walker Alias Sam Weller uses when talking to Job Trotter.
Walker, H. Reformed drinker and new member introduced to the flock at the Brick Lane Branch of the United Grand Junction Ebenezer Temperance Association.
Wardle, Yeoman farmer and owner of Manor Farm at Dingley Dell.
Wardle, Emily Mr Wardle's daughter who marries Augustus Snodgrass. Sister of Isabella. Short girl--black eyes.
Wardle, Isabella Mr Wardle's daughter who marries Trundle. Sister to Emily. A very amiable and lovely girl.
Wardle, Old Mrs Mr Wardle's selectively deaf mother.
Wardle, Rachael Mr Wardle's spinster sister (aged 50 at least).
Watty, Mr Bankrupt case that Mr Perker evades.
Weller, Samuel, Mr Pickwick's servant . He councils his master with Cockney wisdom and is thoroughly devoted to Pickwick.
Weller, Susan (nee Susan Clarke) Second wife of Tony Weller who falls under the influence of the hypocritical Reverend Stiggins.
Weller, Tony, Father of Sam Weller, a coachman and repository of Cockney wisdom.
Whiffen Town crier at Eatanswill.
Whiffers, Mr Footman at the Bath "swarry" who resigns after being required to eat cold meat.
Wicks, Mr Law clerk in the office of Dodson and Fogg.
Wildspark, Tom Tony Weller's friend (which he pronounces Vildspark) who was acquitted of manslaughter charge by having an alibi.
Wilkins Alias for Samuel Pickwick that Sam Weller uses when talking to Job Trotter.
Wilkins Sub gardener on Captain Boldwig's estate.
Winkle, Nathaniel Member of the Pickwick club and traveling companion to Pickwick and his friends. Winkle is supposedly the sportsman of the group but all of his attempts at sporting activities prove him a humbug.
Winkle Senior Father of Nathaniel Winkle who owns a wharf on the canal.
Witherfield, Miss The lady in yellow curl papers whom Samuel Pickwick accidentally meets in her room at Ipswich. She is courted by Pickwick's fellow traveler to Ipswich, Peter Magnus. Middle aged lady.
Wugsby, Jane The prettier of Mrs Colonel Wugsby's two daughters.
Wugsby, Mrs Colonel Samuel Pickwick's whist opponent at the Bath ball, mother of Jane.

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