Character=s
Name |
Attributes/Description |
Alma |
The aging spiritual leader of the Nephite
society. A true man of God, a prophet and a record keeper. |
Amalikiah |
An evil, apostate Nephite whose only ambition
was power and revenge on Moroni. He would lie, abuse and kill to seek these
ends. A master tactician and strategist. |
Ammoron |
Amalikiah's brother and lackluster follower.
Eventually developed his brother's knack for evil planning and warmongering
and became his successor. |
Antipus |
Nephite commander of the city of Judea. |
Captain Lehi |
One of Moroni=s
chief officers. Together with him in all of his battles and/or strategy
sessions. A man of extreme loyalty and honor. A few years older than
Moroni. |
Captain Moroni |
The lead character. Commander of the Nephite
army since the age of 25. Had impeccable senses of honor and duty to his
country and God. The ultimate father figure whose example and principles
offer leadership to every aspect of his society either directly or
indirectly. |
Elam |
A power-hungry Nephite who sought to be king
and became the leader of the “King Men.” (This person was not named in the
original material.) |
General Jacob |
Lamanite general who defended his army in
battle. |
Gid |
Nephite officer who relieved Jershon of his
prisoners. |
Giddoni |
Lamanite officer in charge of the occupied
city of Antiparah. |
Helaman |
The son of Alma. Succeeded him as the
spiritual leader and record keeper of the Nephites. A large and powerful
man capable of leading warriors into battle. |
Himner |
Lamanite commander of the besieged city of
Cumeni. (This person was not named in the original material.) |
Ishmael |
A Nephite judge who schemed with Amalikiah
during Amalikiah=s
first attempt to gain power over the Nephites. Later became one of
Amalikiah=s
chief leaders. (This person was not named in the original material.) |
Jershon |
Lamanite youth who volunteered to go with
Helaman into battle. (This person was not named in the original
material.) |
Jeshua |
Lamanite soldier who was first to take on the
“oath of peace” in the battle between Moroni and Zerahemnah. (This person
was not named in the original material.) |
King Pachus |
Nephite “King Man” who ousted Pahoran and
instated himself as king of the Nephites. |
Lamanite King |
King of the Lamanites who met Amalikiah.
Demanded and expected complete obedience from his subjects, but was not
swift enough to perceive Amalikiah=s
schemes. Instead, trusted Amalikiah implicitly and put him in positions of
power. |
Lehonti |
Lamanite officer who led a large group of
Lamanites away from their king when he disagreed with the order to break
their oath of peace. |
Morianton |
A traitorous Nephite who sought power and
fought with Teancum. |
Omner |
Youthful Lamanite officer who accompanied
Jershon on the siege of Cumeni. (This person was not named in the
original material.) |
Pahoran |
A Nephite who became the chief judge and
political leader of the Nephite society. An intensely loyal and upright man
who became accused of treason. |
Queen |
Lamanite queen loyal to her husband and
concerned about the Lamanite society's well being. A strong character, but
capable of being deceived. |
Sephara |
Nephite woman who was an abused servant of a
power-hungry Nephite. Escaped and warned Moroni of traitorship. (This
person was not named in the original material.) |
Teancum |
Young Nephite leader who developed to become
one of Moroni's most trusted and loyal officers. Performed many key
missions for the Nephite army. |
Teomner |
Nephite officer who helped in the attack on
Manti. |
Zerahemnah |
An apostate Nephite who became a leader of a
Lamanite army that went to battle against Moroni. |