Aldo, an honest, good-natured, free-hearted old gentleman of the town.
Woodall, his son, under a false name; bred abroad, and now returned from travel.
Limberham, a tame, foolish keeper, persuaded by what is last said to him, and changing next word.
Brainsick, a husband, who, being well conceited of himself, despises his wife: vehement and eloquent, as he thinks; but indeed a talker of nonsense.
Gervase, Woodall's man: formal, and apt to give good counsel.
Giles, Woodall's cast servant.
Mrs Saintly, an hypocritical fanatic, landlady of the boarding-house.
Mrs Tricksy, a termagant kept mistress.
Mrs Pleasance, supposed daughter to Mrs Saintly: Spiteful and satirical; but secretly in love with Woodall.
Mrs Brainsick.