King Henry IV: Father of Prince Henry and Prince John and grandson of King Edward III.
Henry, prince of Wales: Son of King Henry, usually known as Prince Hal.
John, prince of Lancaster: Young son of King Henry and brother to Prince Hal.
Earl of Westmerland: One of the loyal noblemen who lead the king’s army.
Sir Walter Blunt: Another nobleman loyal to King Henry.
Thomas Percy, earl of Worcester: Brother of the earl of Northumberland and uncle of Hotspur, a rebel.
Henry Percy, earl of Northumberland: Father of Hotspur and brother of Thomas Percy, a rebel.
**Henry Percy, surnamed “Hotspur”:**Son of Henry Percy and nephew of Thomas Percy, leader of the northern rebels.
Edmund Mortimer, earl of March: the son-in-law of Owen Glendower, a rebel.
Richard Scroop: The archbishop of York, a rebel.
Archibald, earl of Douglas.
Owen Glendower: A Welsh nobleman, Owen Glendower, a rebel.
Sir Richard Vernon: A rebel.
Sir John Falstaff: Carefree companion of Prince Hal.
Sir Michael: A friend of Richard Scroop, archbishop of York.
Poins: One of Prince Hal’s companions at the Boar’s Head Tavern.
Gadshill: Another friend of Prince Hal and Falstaff.
Peto: Another friend of Prince Hal and Falstaff.
Bardolph: Another friend of Prince Hal and Falstaff.
Lady Percy: The wife of the rebel Hotspur and sister of Edmund Mortimer.
Lady Mortimer: Wife of Edmund Mortimer and daughter of Glendower.
Mistress Quickly: Hostess of the Boar’s Head Tavern.
