King Lear - The tired old king of England
Goneril - King Lear's eldest daughter
Regan - King Lear's second daughter
Cordelia - King Lear's youngest, most affectionate daughter, sent away due to his greediness and shot tempered mind
The Duke of Albany - Goneril's husband
The Duke of Cornwall - Regan's husband
The King of France - Cordelia's husband
The Duke of Burgundy - The man who was in line to marry Cordelia, but denied his proposal once she lost her riches and royalty
The Earl of Gloucester - A nobleman that is very loyal to King Lear
Edgar, Gloucester's Son - The man later disguised as Poor Tom
Edmund, Gloucester's Son - Illegitimate, treacherous son
The Earl of Kent - A friend, and nobleman to King Lear
The Fool - King Lear's court jester