Carlos Riego

Tomas Castro

Close companions with frequent interactions, likely allies in shared endeavors.

Sir Ralph Rooksby

Notable interaction count implies conflict or competitive tension.

Seraphina Riego

Shared surname indicates siblings or close relatives with protective bond.

Juan Kemp

Frequent interactions indicate a strong male friendship or co-conspirators.

Don Balthasar Riego

Shared surname and honorific suggest father-son or uncle-nephew relationship.

Father Antonio

Religious advisor or confessor relationship with a priest.

Veronica Rooksby

Interactions with a Rooksby suggest romantic interest despite family rivalry.

Tomas Castro

Close companions with frequent interactions, likely allies in shared endeavors.

Juan Kemp

Frequent interactions indicate a strong male friendship or co-conspirators.

Seraphina Riego

Shared surname indicates siblings or close relatives with protective bond.

Tomas Castro

Close companions with frequent interactions, likely allies in shared endeavors.

Sir Ralph Rooksby

Notable interaction count implies conflict or competitive tension.

Romance

Father figure whose plans and sacrifices influence the romance.

I

A mysterious Spanish kinsman of Rooksby, who visits the Priory and later needs to escape the country.

III

A Spanish fugitive who invites Juan to join him on his journey to the West Indies, speaking with a musical voice.

IV

Reveals his uncle's wealth and plan to marry Seraphina; shows affection for Juan; coughs violently, indicating illness; remains calm during the storm.

V

Tries to persuade Kemp to join him in Rio Medio, intervenes to stop Castro from killing Kemp, and leaves with a promise to return.

Part II: The Girl with the Lizard

Likely present as her father or guardian, involved in the events surrounding her.

II

Ill and dying; discusses his cousin Seraphina, O'Brien's ambitions, and his uncle's plans.

III

Carlos observes the exchange between Kemp and O'Brien, later implores Kemp not to denounce O'Brien for the sake of the family's honor, and asks Kemp to accompany them to Rio Medio.

IV

Participates in the kidnapping; avoids looking at Kemp out of shame; follows O'Brien.

VII

On his deathbed, reveals his love for Veronica Rooksby and his plan to use Juan to thwart O'Brien's schemes.

Part III: Casa Riego

The aging patriarch of Casa Riego, grappling with his legacy and the safety of his family.

I

The dying man who has entrusted Kemp with a great responsibility; mentioned as sleeping and having given orders.

II

Dying; reveals O'Brien's schemes and his own helplessness against the impending crisis.

III

Dying; urges Juan to take Seraphina to England for her safety.

IV

Deceased; his deathbed wish for Juan and Seraphina's union drives the chapter's emotional and moral conflict.

VI

Deceased; his funeral provides the cover for the escape.

Part IV: Blade and Guitar

Seraphina's father; his deathbed plan sets the stage for Kemp's escape and the chapter's events.

I

Deceased; Castro's heart broken by his death; his aloofness left Seraphina isolated.

IX

Mentioned indirectly through Seraphina's reference to her father's gold and the peons of the estancia.