- Norman DePlume – Our Hero, a pig keeper from the wilds of Northern England.
- George Kwame – A Bank Manager who wishes to steal last years profits with the aid of Norman.
- BARR.Mr. MORRIS WILLIAMS. Esq. – A Barrister put forward by the bank for the purpose of signing some documents on Norman’s behalf.
- Mr. Emmanuel Memeh – Director International Remittance Dept
- Dobbin – Norman’s horse.
- Mr. Postlethwaite – Normans neighbour and drinking companion.