King of France: Bertram’s guardian and Helena’s family friend.
Duke of Florence: The leader of a Florentine cavalry unit.
Bertram, count of Rossillion: The son of the countess of Rossillion.
Lafew: an old lord.
Parolles: A follower and friend of Bertram.
Steward, named Rinaldo: A servant to the countess of Rossillion.
Clown, named Lavatch: A servant to the countess of Rossillion.
A Page: A servant to the countess of Rossillion.
Two French Lords: The brothers Dumaine, serving in the Florentine army.
Countess of Rossillion: Bertram’s mother and Helena’s guardian.
Helena: A gentlewoman protected by the countess of Rossillion.
A widow of Florence: The mother of Diana.
Diana: The daughter of the widow of Florence.
Violenta: Neighbor to the widow.
Mariana: Neighbor to the widow.
