Othello, the Moor, general of the Venetian forces
Desdemona, wife to Othello
Iago, a villan, ensign to Othello
Emilia, wife to Othello, lady-in-waiting to Desdemona
Cassio, an Honourable lieutenant, lieutenant to Othello
Duke of Venice
Brabantio, Venetian Senator, father of Desdemona
Gratiano, nobleman of Venice, brother of Brabantio
Lodovico, nobleman of Venice, kinsman of Brabantio
Roderigo, a gull'd Gentleman, rejected suitor of Desdemona
Bianca, mistress Of Cassio
Montano, a Cypriot official
A Clown in service to Othello
Senators, Sailors, Messengers, Officers, Gentlemen, Musicians and Attendants