Cyrano is a brilliant poet and skilled swordsman serving in the Guards. Despite his unmatched wit and bravery, he harbors deep insecurities about his unusually large nose, which he believes makes him fundamentally unlovable to women. He maintains an unbendable moral code, preferring poverty and artistic independence over wealthy patronage or compromise.

Christian is a handsome, brave young nobleman who recently arrived in Paris to join the Guards. While he possesses physical beauty that quickly captures Roxane's attention, he lacks eloquence and struggles profoundly when speaking to women. He is self-aware of his limitations with words and initially accepts Cyrano's help to court the intellectual Roxane.

Roxane is a wealthy, intellectual orphan celebrated throughout Paris for her exceptional beauty. She values wit and poetry as much as physical attractiveness, creating a complex standard for her potential suitors. She is independent-minded and relies on her cousin Cyrano for protection and guidance as she moves through Parisian society.

The Comte de Guiche is a powerful and wealthy married nobleman, serving as a colonel in the Guards. He is arrogant and accustomed to getting his way, utilizing his high status to pursue Roxane despite his own marriage. He frequently clashes with the proud, independent Gascon soldiers under his military command.

Ragueneau is an enthusiastic pastry chef and amateur poet who runs a popular bakery in Paris. He serves as a generous patron to local writers, often trading his baked goods for their verses, much to his wife's dismay. He is a warm, sensitive soul who deeply appreciates the artistry of language and fiercely supports his friends.

Le Bret is a fellow soldier in the Guards and Cyrano's closest confidant. He is a loyal and practical friend who frequently worries about Cyrano's safety, extreme poverty, and tendency to make powerful enemies. He serves as a grounding presence against his friend's impulsive and proud nature.

Carbon is the Captain of the Guards, leading the fiercely proud Cadets of Gascoyne. He is a respected military leader who aligns himself with the camaraderie and bravery of his men rather than bowing to the arrogant demands of higher-ranking nobles from outside their region.

Valvert is a young nobleman and an associate of the Comte de Guiche. Guiche attempts to arrange a marriage between Valvert and Roxane to keep her accessible for his own romantic pursuits. Valvert foolishly attempts to insult Cyrano's nose, leading to a humiliating physical and poetic duel.

Lignière is a heavy-drinking poet and satirist who is deeply familiar with the intricacies of Parisian society. He is targeted for assassination by a hundred men after writing a satirical song that offends a powerful nobleman, prompting Cyrano to come to his defense.

Montfleury is a pompous, untalented actor who is banned from the stage by Cyrano. His poor acting and inappropriate glances toward Roxane earn him Cyrano's intense hatred and a swift, humiliating dismissal from the theater.

Lise is Ragueneau's practical and business-minded wife. She is exasperated by her husband's habit of trading food for poetry and actively uses his poets' manuscripts to wrap pastries, prioritizing commercial success over artistry.

The duenna serves as a traditional chaperone and governess for Roxane, tasked with protecting the young woman's honor in public. She is easily distracted by sweets, which Cyrano uses to his advantage to secure private conversations with her mistress.