Raphael is a Portuguese sailor and autodidact who previously traveled the world with Amerigo Vespucci. Known in the original Greek as Hythlodaeus, he is extremely well-traveled with a keen mind and remarkable memory. As an uncompromising idealist, he advocates for radical structural solutions to society's problems, insisting that the total abolition of private property is the only path to true justice.

An English attorney and chancellor who serves as a character in his own work. He is an even-tempered and highly practical thinker who believes in moderate, tactical reforms rather than sweeping structural changes. His pragmatic nature makes him a direct foil to the radical idealism of Raphael.

The chief secretary of Antwerp and a highly learned man. He is well-connected at the highest levels of government and serves an important role in establishing the framing device of the narrative. He effusively praises the profound nature of Raphael's travels and philosophical insights.

The ancient founder and conqueror of the peninsula that would become Utopia. He famously separated the land from the mainland by digging a channel to create an island. He instituted religious toleration after realizing that religious conflicts had weakened his enemies during his conquest.

The Poet Laureate of an unnamed nation and the nephew of Raphael Nonsenso. He authors a poem praising the practicality of the Utopian people and their ability to make the ideal society a reality.

A statesman and member of the royal court of Holland. Gilles writes to him requesting that he pen a letter of support for More's work, though no such letter ultimately appears in the final text.

An English cardinal who hosts Raphael for a dinner where matters of justice and poverty are discussed. Raphael uses his interactions at the Cardinal's table to illustrate the structural flaws of the English justice system.

A legal professional attending Cardinal Morton's dinner who complains that capital punishment has failed to deter theft. He represents a naive view of justice that insists on treating the symptoms of crime rather than addressing its root causes.

A famed merchant and world traveler. Within the narrative, he is the former travel companion of Raphael Nonsenso, providing a foundation for Raphael's extensive knowledge of the wider world.

The Supreme Being or God worshipped by most Utopians in their monotheistic faith. Often referred to as "the Parent," Mythras is typically identified with nature or a power within nature and is honored through contemplative worship rather than animal sacrifice.