| Renier Lusignan | A descendant of the Lusignan kings of Cyprus. |
| Berengere | His wife. |
| Amaury | His Son, Commander of Famagouste under the Venetians. |
| Yolanda | The Ward of Berengere, betrothed to Amaury. |
| Camarin | A Baron of Paphos, guest in the Lusignan Castle. |
| Vittia Pisani | A Venetian Lady, also a guest. |
| Moro | A Priest. |
| Hassan | Warden of the Castle. |
| Halil | His Son, a boy. |
| Tremitus | A Physician. |
| Olympio | A Greek boy, serving Amaury. |
| Alessa | Berengere's Women. |
| Maga |
| Civa |
| Mauria |
| Smarda | Slave to Vittia. |
| Pietro | In Vittia's pay. |
| | Priests, acolytes, etc. |
| | Time—The sixteenth century. |
| | Place—The island of Cyprus. |