The Rainmaker
Characters in The Rainmaker
10 characters, main characters first.Main characters
Rudy Baylor
A newly graduated Memphis law student who takes on a powerful insurance company in his first big case.
Antagonists
Leo F. Drummond
The polished lead defense attorney for the insurance company, heading a firm of seasoned litigators.
Cliff Riker
Kelly's violent husband, a danger to her and to those who help her.
Supporting characters
Deck Shifflet
A former insurance claims assessor who becomes Rudy's mentor and partner in his fledgling practice.
Donny Ray Black
A young man dying of leukemia whose insurer refused to cover the treatment that could save him.
Kelly Riker
A young woman Rudy meets in the hospital who is trying to escape an abusive marriage.
J. Lyman "Bruiser" Stone
A ruthless personal injury lawyer who recruits Rudy into his firm.
Miss Birdie (The Rainmaker)
An elderly woman and early pro bono client who needs her will revised.
Dot Black
Donny Ray's mother, who with her husband Buddy brings the denied-coverage claim to Rudy.
Tyrone Kipler
The judge who takes over the insurance case and presides over the trial.