The Alchemist
The AlchemistBen JonsonChartwell Classics
Characters in The Alchemist
7 characters, main characters first.Main characters
Face
Lovewit's butler, who runs the scheme under a false captain's identity while his master is away.
Supporting characters
Subtle
The fraudulent alchemist, learned in real alchemical lore and constantly at odds with Face.
Doll Common
Face and Subtle's co-conspirator.
Minor characters
Sir Epicure Mammon
A wealthy, gluttonous knight chasing the philosopher's stone.