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| The Prince of Denmark, his father just died and his mother has remarried. He is melancholy, bitter, and cynical. |
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| King of Denmark and Hamlet's uncle. He is very manipulative, and willing to do whatever it takes to stay in power. Even if that means he has to murder someone. |
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| Hamlet's mother and the Queen of Denmark. |
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| The Lord of Chamberlain and the father of Laertes and Ophelia. |
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| Hamlet's very close, and loyal friend. Hamlet trusts Horatio more than anyone else. |
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| Polonius's daughter and Hamlet's love. Ophelia is beautiful and innocent. She strives to obey her father, and goes mad after his death. |
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| Polonius's son, and Ophelia's brother. He is Hamlet's foil, quick act and very passionate. |
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| The young Prince of Norway, whose father was killed by Hamlet's father. Fortinbras wants to attack Denmark and avenge his father. |
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