Central Characters
- Joseph Knecht: The central character of the book. The Magister Ludi for most of the book.
- The Music Master: Knecht's spiritual mentor who, when Knecht is a child, examines him for entrance into the elite schools of Castalia.
- Plinio Designori: Knecht's foil in the world outside.
- Father Jacobus: Knecht's antithesis in faith.
- Elder Brother: A former Castalian and student of Chinese.
- Thomas van der Trave: Joseph Knecht's predecessor as Magister Ludi.
- Fritz Tegularius: A friend of Knecht's but a portent of what Castalians might become if they remain insular.
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