Hamlet: Prince of Denmark, son of the late King Hamlet and Queen Gertrude. 

Queen Gertrude: Widow of King Hamlet, now married to King Claudius. 

King Claudius: Brother to the late King Hamlet, now married to Queen Gertrude

The Ghost: An unknown figure

Ophelia: Sister to Laertes, daughter to Polonius

Laertes: Brother to Ophelia, son to Polonius

Polonius: Father to Ophelia and Laertes, councilor to King Claudius.

Horatio: Hamlet’s closest friend. 

Courtiers at the Danish court:

Voltemand: Ambassador to Norway

Rosencrantz: Friend to Hamlet 

Guildenstern: Friend to Hamlet

Fencing Master

Fortinbras: Prince of Norway, his father was killed by King Hamlet. 

Captain in Fortinbras’ army

Player King: Part of a traveling acting troupe

Player Queen: Part of a traveling acting troupe

Third Player: Part of a traveling acting troupe

Gravedigger: A commoner whose job is as described: one who digs graves for the deceased