A centuries-old vampire and Transylvanian nobleman who inhabits a crumbling castle in the Carpathian Mountains. At the start of the book, he is a gracious but eccentric host finalizing a real estate transaction to move to London.

A young, ambitious English solicitor who travels to Transylvania to assist Count Dracula with purchasing a London estate. He is Mina Murray's fiancée and begins the story as a naive professional recording his experiences in his journal.

An intelligent schoolmistress and Jonathan Harker's devoted fiancée. She is best friends with Lucy Westenra and is anxiously awaiting Jonathan's return from abroad while practicing shorthand to assist him.

A beautiful, vivacious young woman and Mina's closest friend. She is admired for her sweetness and charm, eventually accepting a marriage proposal from Arthur Holmwood after receiving three in a single day.

A talented young doctor and the administrator of an insane asylum near Dracula's purchased London home. He is a former student of Van Helsing and one of Lucy's suitors who throws himself into studying his patient, Renfield.

An aristocrat, the son of Lord Godalming, and Lucy Westenra's fiancé. He is a close friend to both Dr. Seward and Quincey Morris and is dealing with his own father's failing health when the story begins.

A wealthy, adventurous American from Texas who carries a Bowie knife and has a history of travel. He is one of Lucy's three suitors and remains a loyal, brave friend to Arthur and Seward despite his rejection.

A patient in Dr. Seward's asylum who is intellectually clever but suffers from delusions compelling him to eat living creatures. He absorbs their "life force" and exhibits a strange sensitivity to the arrival of Count Dracula.

An esteemed Dutch professor, philosopher, and scientist known for his open mind and expertise in obscure diseases. He is Dr. Seward's former mentor and is called upon to help diagnose Lucy's mysterious and worsening illness.