A respected and influential captain in the British Navy, characterized by his steadfast loyalty and impeccable manners. His return to England stirs unresolved feelings and tensions from his past.

A woman of lower social standing who tries to secure a favorable position through her association with Sir Walter. Her actions are seen as manipulative and self-serving in the eyes of the Elliot family.

A socially desirable gentleman with a secretive and strategic nature, who interacts closely with the Elliots for his own benefit. His charm conceals ulterior motives that threaten Anne's happiness.

The head of the Elliot family, known for his vanity and preoccupation with social status and aristocratic lineage. His pride and susceptibility to flattery often cloud his judgment.

A compassionate but socially conservative woman who acts as a maternal figure to Anne. Her values and influence shape the decisions and lives of the Elliot women, though she eventually accepts changes in Anne's life.