Minor Characters
- Mr. Wakem - Philip's father and rival of Mr Tulliver
- Lucy Deane - Tom and Maggie's cousin, supposed to be betrothed to Stephen Guest
- Mr. Riley - auctioneer and appraiser, friend of Mr. Tulliver
- Rev. Walter Stelling - teacher of Tom and Phillip
- Bob Jakin - childhood friend of Tom who later helps Tom in business, both Tom and Maggie stay at his house at different times
- Mrs. Jane Glegg - leader of the Dodson clan, critical and dominating aunt of Maggie and Tom who stands up for Maggie after her scandal with Stephen
- Mrs. Sophy Pullet - Tom and Maggie's aunt
- Mrs. Susan Deane - Tom and Maggie's aunt
- Gritty Moss - Mr Tulliver's sister, mother of 8 children, 6 living
- Kezia - the Tulliver's servant
- Luke - the head miller
- Yap - the Tulliver's dog
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