Siddhartha

Siddhartha: The protagonist.

Govinda: A friend and follower of Gotama.

Siddhartha’s Father: A Brahmin who was unable to satisfy Siddhartha's quest for enlightenment.

The Samanas: Traveling ascetics who tell Siddhartha that deprivation leads to enlightenment.

Gotama: A spiritual leader Buddha, whose Teachings are rejected but whose power of self-experience and self-wisdom is completely praised by Siddhartha.

Kamala: A courtesan and Siddhartha's sensual mentor, mother of his child, Young Siddhartha.

Kamaswami: A merchant who instructs Siddhartha on business.

Vasudeva: An enlightened ferryman and spiritual guide of Siddhartha.

Young Siddhartha: Son of Siddhartha and Kamala. Lives with Siddhartha for a time but runs away to Adan.