• The Duke of Venice.

Suitors to Portia.

• The Prince of Morocco
• The Prince of Arragon

Others.

• Antonio, a merchant of Venice.
• Bassanio, his friend, suitor likewise to Portia.

Friends to Antonio and Bassanio.

• Salanio
• Salarino
• Gratiano
• Salerio

Others.

• 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.

Servants to Portia.

• Balthasar
• Stephano

Others.

• Portia, a rich heiress.
• Nerissa, her waiting-maid.
• Jessica, daughter to Shylock.
• Magnificoes of Venice, Officers of the Court of Justice, Gaoler, Servants to Portia, and other Attendants.