The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood (Dramatized) characters

Appears from the start

A gifted young archer who becomes an outlaw after a fatal clash with one of the king's foresters. He gathers a band in Sherwood Forest and leads it with courage, generosity, a taste for disguises, and a firm belief that powerful people who abuse the poor deserve to be humbled.

First appears in chapter 2

A tremendously tall and strong outlaw whose nickname reverses his real name, John Little. He is one of Robin's most trusted companions, ready for a fight but also capable of carrying out a disguise or a complicated trick.

Appears from the start

The chief officer of Nottingham and the official enemy of the Sherwood outlaws. Proud of his authority, he is determined to capture Robin and break up his growing band.

First appears in chapter 4

A member of Robin's band captured by the sheriff's men and condemned to hang. His danger brings the outlaws into Nottingham for a carefully timed rescue.

First appears in chapter 8

A powerful tanner from Blyth who meets Little John on a forest road. Neither man willingly gives way, and Arthur proves with his staff that he can match a famed outlaw blow for blow.

First appears in chapter 9

A finely dressed young swordsman whom Robin's men encounter in the forest. He is quick, bold, and highly skilled, and turns out to have a family connection to Robin as well as good reason to join the company.

First appears in chapter 10

A sturdy miller who proves himself in a vigorous fight with Robin's men. His strength, spirit, and good humor make him a natural addition to the Sherwood band.

First appears in chapter 11

A young minstrel found grieving because the woman he loves is being forced to marry a wealthy elderly knight. Robin takes up his cause and brings the resources of the whole band to stopping the unwanted wedding.

First appears in chapter 11

Allan a Dale's beloved, whose family intends her to marry an older and richer man against her wishes. Her predicament prompts Robin to intervene in the wedding plans.

First appears in chapter 12

A formidable churchman living near Fountain Dale, as comfortable with a staff and sword as with religious duties. Robin seeks him out to find a priest bold enough to assist with Allan and Ellen's marriage.

First appears in chapter 14

An honorable knight in grave financial trouble, encountered while traveling through Sherwood. Unlike many rich travelers stopped by the band, he speaks candidly of his debt and wins Robin's sympathy and practical help.

First appears in chapter 14

The wealthy head of St. Mary's Abbey, which holds Sir Richard's debt. He expects to profit from the knight's inability to pay and represents the kind of powerful, grasping authority Robin delights in turning against itself.

First appears in chapter 18

The queen who has heard of Robin's fame as an archer. She sends for him and several of his companions to compete on her behalf in a royal shooting match, offering her protection for the visit.

First appears in chapter 20

A grim, dangerous hunter sent into Sherwood to bring down Robin. He carries a sword and bow, wears horsehide, and treats the pursuit as a chance to prove his own reputation against the famous outlaw.

First appears in chapter 21

England's returning king, known as the Lionheart, who decides to judge the celebrated Sherwood outlaw for himself. Traveling in disguise with his knights, he tests Robin's hospitality before disclosing his identity.