- Othello, the Moor:a dark-skinned, African prince who lives in a European, colour-prejudiced society, where he holds the rank of general in the Venetian military. As a professional soldier he has had little experience with women, but his tales of heroics manage to entice Desdemona to become his wife.[1]
- Desdemona, Othello's wife and daughter of Brabantio
- Iago, Othello's ensign and Emilia's husband, a villain. He hides his real nature under the veil of 'honesty'.
- Emilia, Iago's wife and Desdemona's maidservant
- Cassio, Othello's lieutenant.
- Brabantio, a Venetian senator, Gratiano's brother, and Desdemona's father
- Bianca, Cassio's lover
| - Roderigo, a dissolute Venetian, in love with Desdemona
- Duke of Venice, or the "Doge"
- Gratiano, Brabantio's brother
- Lodovico, Brabantio's kinsman and Desdemona's cousin
- Montano, Othello's Venetian predecessor in the government of Cyprus
- Clown, a servant
- Officers, Gentlemen, Messenger, Musicians, Herald, Sailor, Attendants, etc.
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