Casino Royale (with Interview) characters

Appears from the start

A British Secret Service officer operating under cover at the casino in Royale-les-Eaux. Experienced, controlled, and attentive to risk, he closely watches the play and the people around him before committing himself at the tables.

Appears from the start

A wealthy acquaintance whom Bond encounters at the Royale-les-Eaux casino. His losses to Le Chiffre help establish the opponent's formidable reputation at baccarat.

First appears in chapter 2

The treasurer of a Soviet-controlled trade union in France and an accomplished gambler. After losing his organisation's funds in a failed investment, he seeks to recover the money at baccarat before his Soviet superiors discover the loss.

First appears in chapter 3

The head of the British Secret Service and Bond's superior. He approves an unusual gambling operation intended to bankrupt Le Chiffre and damage Soviet influence in France.

First appears in chapter 4

A French intelligence officer assigned as Bond's local contact at Royale-les-Eaux. Sociable and observant, he supplies practical support while respecting Bond's need to preserve his cover.

First appears in chapter 5

An assistant from the British service's headquarters sent to pose as Bond's companion. She is capable and reserved, and her arrival complicates Bond's preference for conducting dangerous work alone.

First appears in chapter 6

One of two gunmen employed by Le Chiffre. He takes part in an attempted bombing meant to remove Bond before the decisive gambling session.

First appears in chapter 8

An American intelligence officer working in Europe who befriends Bond during the casino operation. He watches the baccarat game and is prepared to give discreet assistance when the British stake is threatened.

First appears in chapter 25

A man with an eye patch who appears at the seaside resort during Bond and Vesper's convalescence. His presence intensifies Vesper's fear that they are being watched.