Septimus Harding , the quiet, music-loving Warden of Hiram's Hospital, who has two daughters and is also the precentor of Barchester Cathedral. He becomes the centre of a dispute concerning his substantial income as the hospital's warden.
Archdeacon Grantly , Mr Harding's indefatigable son-in-law, married to Susan Harding. The archdeacon's father is the Bishop of Barchester. He does not agree with John Bold and stands opposed to his father-in-law relinquishing his office.
Mrs Susan Grantly , Mr Harding's elder daughter and the Archdeacon's wife.
John Bold , a young surgeon, a zealous church reformer. He is interested in Eleanor Harding and later drops the suit.
Mary Bold , John Bold's sister and friend to Eleanor.
Eleanor Harding , the romantic interest of John Bold, who is Mr Harding's younger daughter.
Abraham Haphazard , a London barrister of high renown.
Tom Towers , the editor of the influential newspaper, The Jupiter . He writes an editorial deploring Harding as a greedy clergyman who receives more than he deserves in a sinecure post.
Bunce , the senior bedesman at Hiram's Hospital, who supports Mr Harding retaining his position.
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