The DUKE OF VENICE.
The PRINCE OF MOROCCO, The PRINCE OF ARRAGON, suitors to Portia.
ANTONIO, a merchant of Venice.
BASSANIO, his friend, suitor likewise to Portia.
SALANIO, SALARINO, GRATIANO, SALERIO, friends to Antonio and Bassanio.
LORENZO, in love with Jessica.
SHYLOCK, a rich Jew.
TUBAL, a Jew, his friend.
LAUNCELOT GOBBO, the clown, servant to SHYLOCK.
OLD GOBBO, father to Launcelot.
LEONARDO, servant to BASSANIO.
BALTHASAR, STEPHANO, servants to PORTIA.
PORTIA, a rich heiress.
NERISSA, her waiting-maid.
JESSICA, daughter to SHYLOCK.
Magnificoes of Venice, Officers of the Court of Justice, Gaoler, Servants to Portia, and other Attendants.