Wizard of Oz
- is a human who came to Oz from Earth in a hot air balloon
- Originally seeking the Grimmerie sidetracked when he discovered he could overthrow the Ozma Regent
- It is heavily implied that he fathered Elphaba while her mother was under the influence of the Miracle Elixir, which may explain Elphaba's green skin, her fear of water and ability to read parts of the Grimmerie
Dorothy Gale
- 12 year-old girl
-her house travels with a tornado landing in oz
-accidently crushes Nessarose with her house (killing her)
- takes Nessarose's shoes under the advice of Glinda
-The Wizard sends Dorothy to kill Elphaba (Dorothy's intention is to ask forgiveness from Elphaba for killing Nessarose
- the slippers will not come off her feet
-accidentally kills Elphaba by pouring water on her in an attempt to put out a fire on Elphaba's dress
Liir
- a boy who leaves the mauntery with Elphaba for the Vinkus
- It is strongly implied that Liir is the son of Elphaba and Fiyero
-Extremely chubby
- Liir plays with his half-siblings
- Liir and Elphaba stay with Fiyero's widow
- intends to find a way of rescuing his half-sister (Nor) from her slavery
Yackle
- A mysterious crone who appears frequently in Elphaba's life
-Elphaba suspects that Yackle may be exerting control over her fate
-Her appearance resembles a fiend called the "Yakal" which is pictured in the Grimmerie
- takes care of the homeless Elphaba
Mister Boss
- a dwarf who claims to be an immortal
-sent to Oz to prevent the Grimmerie from returning to Earth
-with his Clock of the Time Dragon
- seems to be controlling Elphaba’s fate or predicting it
Grommetik
- a tik tok creature who is a servant to Madame Morrible.
- killed Doctor Dillamond
Chistery Nikko, Killyjoy, the Bees, and the Crows
- animals which accompany Elphaba on her way to Kiamo Ko
-The bees are taken along as a source of honey for the travelers
-Killyjoy (the cook's dog) takes a liking to Liir, who decides to keep him
-Princess Nastoya gives the crows to Elphaba (to send them to her if she needs help with anything and tells Elphaba that they are to be her familiars)
- Chistery Nikko is an abandoned infant snow monkey (whom Elphaba rescues) Elphaba sews wings onto the backs of him creating the winged monkeys.
Avaric Tenmeadows
- is a friend of Boq's and Galinda's
-Gillikenese nobility
-handsome and the "perfect friend" (Maguire 298)
-kills Madame Morrible
Crope and Tibbett
- attend Shiz University
-They are both Emerald City boys
- may be gay or bisexual
-Tibbett is brought to Elphaba's nunnery with an incurable disease (never explained what this illness was)
-His death inspires Elphaba to leave the nunnery
-Crope becomes an actor and managing an arts auction house
Shell Thropp
- Elphaba and Nessarose's younger brother
-mother dies giving birth to him
Sarima
-Sarima is Fiyero's wife and the mother of his three legitimate children
-Dowager Princess of The Arjikis.
-develops a friendship with Elphaba
-She is taken away by Commander Cherrystone
Irji
- son of Fiyero and Sarima.
-brother to Manek and Nor
-Irji is the oldest of the three and is next in line to be the Prince of the Arjiki tribe
-grows as a character (becomes more strong-willed and open, experiences puberty)
Manek
- son of Fiyero and Sarima
- character is a trouble maker and sociopath (manipulative, pathological liar, charismatic)
-Manek is very strong willed
-considered (by his aunts) a better choice as prince of the Arjiki tribe
- killed by a falling icicle (possibly accidentally charmed by Elphaba)
Nor
-Nor is the daughter of Fiyero and Sarima.
-she is a nine year old girl
-She is often bullied by her brother Manek
- Nor becomes more independent after Manek’s death
-enjoys snooping around Elphaba's room and possessions
- First makes Elphaba see that her broom is magical
- taken captive by the Gale Force
-Nor is held prisoner by the Wizard and used to blackmail Elphaba
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