Salerio[3], ” ” ”
Lorenzo, in love with Jessica.
Shylock, a rich Jew.
Tubal, a Jew, his friend.
Launcelot Gobbo, the clown, servant to Shylock.
Old Gobbo, father to Launcelot.
Leonardo, servant to Bassanio.
Balthasar[4], servant to Portia.
Stephano, ” ”
Portia, a rich heiress.