The castle gardener who tends the grounds and knows where all the bodies are buried.

Learning the smithing trade under Jason Ogg's guidance.

Leader of the castle's military forces, caught between duty and the political situation.

Trains and cares for the castle's hunting birds.

A veteran guard who remembers the old king and is troubled by recent events.

Maintains the castle's small collection of books and documents.

Provides musical entertainment at castle functions and feasts.

Domestic fowl kept for eggs and meat.

Prepares meals for the castle inhabitants and manages the kitchen staff.

A lady of the court who attends social functions and ceremonies.

Creates portraits and decorative artwork for the royal court.

Records official court proceedings and maintains documents.

One of Nanny Ogg's many daughters, helps with family matters.

Teaches court dances and provides entertainment at royal functions.

The anthropomorphic personification of death, speaks in capital letters and has a professional...

The brother who murdered King Verence and usurped the throne. Paranoid and guilt-ridden, constantly...

The most formidable witch in Lancre, feared and respected throughout the kingdom. Lives alone in a...

Nanny Ogg's enormous grey tomcat, battle-scarred and aggressive. Rules the local cat population...

Nanny Ogg's eldest son, the village blacksmith. Large and strong but gentle-natured.

The rightful king of Lancre, murdered by his brother Duke Felmet. Now exists as a ghost, trying to...

A shy kitchen maid who overhears conversations and knows castle secrets.

A hardworking kitchen maid who prepares food and cleans dishes.

The ambitious wife of Duke Felmet, more ruthless and calculating than her husband. Drives much of...

The youngest of the three witches, earnest and well-meaning but often confused about proper...

Assists with births and provides medical care to women and children.

A castle servant who works in the kitchens and knows all the castle gossip.

A cheerful, worldly witch with many children and grandchildren. Lives in a cottage full of cats and...

Part of Nanny Ogg's large family, helps with various tasks.

A deceased witch whose cottage Magrat now occupies. Known for her herb garden and gentle nature.

Tends to the medical needs of the royal family and court.

Works in the castle kitchens cleaning dishes and assisting the cook.

The court jester, earnest and kind-hearted but not particularly funny. Wears traditional fool's...

One of the many cats that populate the village and countryside.

Knows everyone's business and spreads news throughout the village.

An elderly village widow who keeps chickens and knows everyone's business.

An elderly woman who provides folk remedies and birthing assistance.

Provides religious services for the castle inhabitants and conducts ceremonies.

One of the dogs that guards the castle grounds.

Another castle guard who patrols the battlements and courtyard.

A castle guard who witnessed the night of the murder and struggles with loyalty.

Cleans the castle chambers and tends to the personal quarters of the nobility.

Controls access to the castle, opening and closing the gates.

Makes official announcements and delivers messages for the court.

Learning the craft of entertainment under the court fool.

Trains guards in combat and maintains the castle's weaponry.

A large black bird that appears at significant moments.

Carries official messages between the castle and other kingdoms.

Creates and maintains clothing for the royal family and court.

Tests the royal family's food for poison before they eat.

A castle guard of higher rank, tries to maintain order and discipline among the other guards.

One of Nanny Ogg's sons, serves as a guard at the castle. Earnest but not the brightest.

Tends to the horses and stables at the castle.

Trained horses used by the castle's military forces.