• Duke of Milan, Father to Silvia.

The Two Gentlemen.

• Valentine
• Proteus

Others.

• Antonio, Father to Proteus.
• Thurio, a foolish rival to Valentine.
• Eglamour, Agent for Silvia in her escape.
• Host, where Julia lodges.
• Outlaws, with Valentine.
• Speed, a clownish servant to Valentine.
• Launce, the like to Proteus.
• Panthino, Servant to Antonio.
• Julia, beloved of Proteus.
• Silvia, beloved of Valentine.
• Lucetta, waiting-woman to Julia.
• Servants, Musicians.