Rinkitink in Oz characters

Appears from the start

The young prince of the peaceful island kingdom of Pingaree. Inga has been sheltered from danger, but an invasion forces him to act with courage, patience, and growing judgment as he tries to rescue his parents and their people.

Appears from the start

Inga's father and the kindly ruler of Pingaree. He has guarded three magic pearls entrusted to his family and explains their powers to Inga when danger threatens the island.

Appears from the start

The queen of Pingaree and Inga's mother. She shares the island's quiet royal life until the northern invasion breaks up the family and places the kingdom in captivity.

First appears in chapter 2

The round, cheerful king of Gilgad, visiting Pingaree with a hearty appetite and a store of songs and stories. Rinkitink dislikes solemnity, but beneath his playful talk he is affectionate and loyal to Inga.

First appears in chapter 2

Rinkitink's surly talking goat and usual mount. Bilbil complains about nearly everything, answers the king's cheerfulness with sharp remarks, and nevertheless remains part of the little company.

First appears in chapter 3

The harsh ruler of Regos, one of the twin islands north of Pingaree. Gos leads the invasion, seizes Pingaree's wealth, and carries its people away to labor as captives.

First appears in chapter 7

The clever and cruel queen of Coregos, sister island to Regos. Cor relies on trickery when force fails and watches closely for the source of Inga's unexpected success.

First appears in chapter 9

The kind daughter of a poor charcoal burner. Zella carries supplies to Queen Cor and, despite her humble place, becomes an important friend to Inga when he most needs help.

First appears in chapter 9

Zella's honest, independent father, who earns his living burning charcoal. Nikobob wants no reward that would make him responsible for ruling others and values his simple home over a crown.

First appears in chapter 17

The current ruler of the underground Nome Kingdom. Kaliko receives the fleeing rulers of Regos and Coregos, then uses his own power and bargains to obstruct Inga's rescue.

First appears in chapter 20

A girl from the Emerald City and one of Ozma's closest companions. Dorothy comes to the Nome Kingdom when Ozma learns of Inga's trouble, bringing friendly determination and the authority of Oz behind the rescue.

First appears in chapter 20

Ozma's inventive court magician. The Wizard accompanies Dorothy, studies the enchantments surrounding the captives, and brings skill as well as magic to the final rescue.

Also known as Bilbil

First appears in chapter 21

A prince of Boboland who has spent years hidden by an enchantment. The Wizard recognizes that the ill-tempered goat Bilbil is not what he appears and restores the prince's proper form.