Duke of Venice
Brabantio
a senator
Other senators
Gratiano
brother to Brabantio
Lodovico
kinsman to Brabantio
Othello
a noble Moor in the service of the Venetian state
Cassio
his lieutenant
Iago
his ancient
Roderigo
a Venetian gentleman
Montano
Othello’s predecessor in the government of Cyprus
Clown
servant to Othello
Desdemona
daughter to Brabantio and wife to Othello
Emilia
wife to Iago
Bianca
mistress to Cassio
Sailor
messenger, herald, officers, gentlemen, musicians, and attendants
Scene: Venice; A sea-port in Cyprus.