The Wind in the Willows

A gentle, curious, and practical ally who anchors the group. His underground home is destroyed, and he demonstrates bravery and resourcefulness as he and Rat pursue Toad and resist the Weasels. He plays a key role in disabling the factory mincing machine and helping the team escape danger.

Loyal and pragmatic, Rat acts as the strategist for the trio. He guides Mole and Toad through peril, helps infiltrate Toad Hall, and supports a daring escape from the Weasels. He embodies steadfast friendship even in the face of danger.

Charismatic and impulsive, Toad is driven by a reckless fascination with motor vehicles. His craze gets him into debt with the Weasels and lands him in a high-stakes legal battle. He ultimately pledges to mature, even as his next craze looms on the horizon.

Stern but protective, Badger tries to curb Toad's dangerous obsessions and acts as a voice of reason. He leads efforts to undermine the Weasels and assists in the plan to reclaim Toad Hall. His patience grows thinner as the danger escalates.

Power-hungry and calculating, the Chief Weasel orchestrates the Weasels' takeover and manipulates the court. He commandeers resources and plans brutal actions like blowing up Toad Hall, meeting his downfall when the factory explodes. He embodies ruthless opportunism.

Ambitious and volatile, Geoffrey vies for leadership within the Weasels and participates in the internal power struggles. He is quick to fight and quick to falter, illustrating the fragility of criminal authority when faced with a united resistance.

Another scheming Weasel, Clarence competes with Geoffrey for control and participates in malicious plans. His role showcases the internal corruption of the Weasel clan as they approach their downfall. He is ultimately sidelined in the final clash.

In charge of the mincing machine during a critical moment, St John becomes a pawn in the Weasels’ plot. His actions reveal the dangers of obedience within a criminal network. He faces the consequences of the gang's scheming.

A key ally in the jailbreak, the Jailer's Daughter assists in the rescue from the factory. Her practical courage complements the more stoic Badger and the wily Rat, helping to turn the tide against the Weasels.

Compassionate and practical, the Engine Driver helps Toad escape by riding the engine with Rat and Mole. He demonstrates a rare sympathy for the protagonists and becomes a conduit for the action as trains and pursuit collide.

A fair and authoritative figure presiding over Toad's trial, the Judge ultimately orders the 100-year sentence that catalyzes the escape plan. He embodies judicial seriousness while navigating the manipulation at work during the trial.

Represents the prosecution in the trial, playing into the Chief Weasel's scheme. His performance highlights the procedural aspects of the courtroom drama within the Weasel plot. He becomes part of the system that the protagonists must challenge.