A friend of Horner's, known for his past womanizing, who becomes genuinely devoted to Alithea and pursues her seriously, using his talent for trickery.

A companion to Horner and Harcourt, he enjoys the benefits of Horner's schemes but does not have a romantic subplot of his own.

A middle-aged former rake who marries the young and naïve Margery, whom he jealously guards to prevent infidelity, resorting to extreme measures to control her.

An acquaintance of the rakes who prides himself on his wit and intelligence, yet is oblivious to the true nature of his surroundings, especially his fiancée Alithea's feelings.

A nobleman who leaves his wife often to handle business and naively believes Horner's impotence claim, arranging situations that contribute to his own cuckolding.

A naive and innocent young woman from the country, married to Jack Pinchwife, who is curious about city life and easily manipulated by Horner.

Jack Pinchwife's sister, who is faithful and morally upright, engaged to the foolish Sparkish while being pursued seriously by Harcourt.

Sir Jaspar's wife, who sleeps with Horner while maintaining her reputation, and is quick to forgive his insults upon discovering his true nature.

Sir Jaspar's sister, likewise involved with Horner, who is conscious of maintaining her social reputation despite her activities.

A woman who, along with Mrs. Dainty Fidget, engages with Horner, driven by dissatisfaction with her social and marital circumstances.

Mrs. Squeamish's grandmother, invested in her granddaughter's reputation, yet easily deceived by Horner's ruse.

A charlatan physician who aids Horner by spreading the falsehood of his impotence, thus enabling his escapades.