Lord Jim

A skilled but conflicted British seaman who rises to first officer before being driven by guilt after abandoning passengers in a storm. He confesses his errors at an official inquiry and loses his sailing papers, becoming a drifter. Jim later accepts a dangerous mission to transport arms, proving his resilience and leadership, but ultimately pays the highest price for his choices.

A pivotal love interest who guides Jim toward redemption and becomes a beacon of hope in the remote town of Patusan. She helps orchestrate Jim’s rescue and remains a symbol of loyalty and resilience throughout the trials he faces.

A ruthless local warlord who commands the bandits oppressing the region. His power fuels the conflict that Jim must navigate, and his demise marks a turning point in the struggle for control and safety in Patusan.

Captain of the dilapidated freighter Patna. His crew’s panic during the storm leads to the abandonment of passengers, a moment that catalyzes Jim’s downward arc and subsequent quest for redemption.

Owner of the cargo and a manipulative figure who hires Jim for a high-risk mission. Stein’s interest in advancing his own political goals drives the action and tests Jim’s loyalty and courage.

A drunken, cowardly agent of Stein who shifts allegiances to the General. He survives the final conflict by hiding in an underground chamber with the General’s treasure, a symbol of greed and treachery.

Chief Du-Ramin’s son who assists Jim in the campaign against the bandits. Waris’s loyalty to Jim and his sacrifice reflect the personal costs of the struggle for peace in Patusan.

Leader of the local people who recognizes Jim’s merit and bestows the title tuan. He plays a decisive role in Jim’s fate and the village’s future, balancing power and mercy.

A notorious cut-throat allied with Cornelius and others who schemes to steal the treasure. His confrontations heighten the tension between trust, justice, and survival in the village.

Captain under whom Jim serves as a promising young officer. Marlow's leadership provides a backdrop to Jim’s early career and the code of conduct expected at sea.