Noli Characters - Who they are

Juan Crisóstomo Ibarra y Magsalin

Young, idealistic Filipino illustrado; son of Don Rafael Ibarra. Studied in Europe for 7 years.

María Clara de los Santos y Alba

Ibarra's childhood sweetheart and fiancée. Legal daughter of Capitán Tiago, but biological daughter of Padre Dámaso.

Padre Dámaso Verdolagas

Franciscan friar, former parish priest of San Diego. Biological father of María Clara.

Padre Bernardo Salví

Franciscan friar, successor of Padre Dámaso as parish priest.

Padre Sibyla

Dominican friar, intellectual and reserved.

Don Santiago de los Santos (Capitán Tiago)

Wealthy Filipino socialite. Legal father of María Clara.

Don Rafael Ibarra

Father of Crisóstomo Ibarra. Respected, wealthy, generous.

Don Filipo Lino

Lieutenant mayor of San Diego, liberal thinker.

Alférez (Chief of the Guardia Civil)

Spanish officer, head of civil guards in San Diego.

Doña Consolación

Wife of the Alférez. Former laundrywoman, vulgar and bitter.

Doña Victorina de los Reyes de Espadaña

Filipina married to Spaniard Don Tiburcio.

Don Tiburcio de Espadaña

Spanish quack doctor, weak husband of Doña Victorina.

Doña Patrocinio

She is a wealthy woman who constantly competes with Capitán Tiago in showing piety and seeking favor from friars.

Tía Isabel

Cousin of Capitán Tiago, raised María Clara.

Maestro Nol Juan

Foreman of Ibarra's school project.

Capitán Basilio

Father of Sinang, influential in town.

Capitán Tinong

Wealthy townsman, friend of Tiago.

Pilosopo Tasio (Don Anastasio)

Old philosopher of San Diego, seen as wise but "crazy."

Sisa (Narcisa)

Poor mother of Basilio and Crispín.

Crispín

Younger sacristan, son of Sisa.

Basilio

Elder son of Sisa.

Pedro

Sisa's abusive husband.

Elías

Boatman, mysterious ally of Ibarra.

Lucas

Brother of a man killed in the derrick accident.

Tarsilo Alasigan & Bruno Alasigan

Brothers whose father was killed by the Guardia Civil.

Sinang (Albina de los Santos)

María Clara's best friend, daughter of Capitán Basilio.

Andeng

Foster sister and confidante of María Clara.

Iday & Victoria

Friends of María Clara.

Albino

Former seminarian.

Capitán General

Highest colonial authority (Governor-General).