Vincentio
Duke of Vienna
Angelo
Lord Deputy in the Duke's absence
Escalus
an ancient lord
Claudio
a young gentleman
Lucio
a fantastic
Two other Gentlemen
friends to Lucio
Provost
keeper of the prison
Thomas and Peter
friars
A Justice
Varrius
a gentleman, servant to the Duke
Elbow
a simple constable
Froth
a foolish gentleman
Pompey
servant to Mistress Overdone
Abhorson
an executioner
Barnardine
a dissolute prisoner
Isabella
sister to Claudio
Mariana
betrothed to Angelo
Juliet
beloved by Claudio
Francisca
a nun
Mistress Overdone
a bawd
Lords, Gentlemen, Guards, Officers, and Attendants