A minor government clerk who is unintentionally mistaken for an important inspector. He takes advantage of this confusion and uses it to his benefit.

The wife of the Mayor, who benefits from her husband's actions and believes herself to be central to society. Her interactions often reveal her perceived rivalry with her daughter.

A servant from St. Petersburg who provides a pragmatic perspective and often advises his employer, Khlestakov. He navigates his circumstances shrewdly, leveraging his status for personal gain.