The Duke of Venice
The Prince of Morocco
suitor to Portia
The Prince of Arragon
suitor to Portia
Antonio
a merchant of Venice
Bassanio
his friend, suitor likewise to Portia
Salanio
friend to Antonio and Bassiano
Salarino
friend to Antonio and Bassiano
Gratiano
friend to Antonio and Bassiano
Salerio
friend to Antonio and Bassiano
Lorenzo
in love with Jessica
Shylock
a rich Jew