The Artful Dodger: One of the pickpockets Oliver meets in London. He is skilled at his trade, and he takes Oliver under his wing, introducing him to the rest of the gang.
Fagin: The leader of the pickpocket gang. He is a cunning and ruthless man, and he cares only for money.
Nancy: A prostitute who is associated with Fagin's gang. She is kind to Oliver, and she tries to help him escape from Fagin's clutches.
Bill Sikes: A violent criminal who is also associated with Fagin's gang. He is Nancy's lover, and he treats her brutally.
Mr. Brownlow: A kind and compassionate gentleman who takes Oliver in after he runs away from Fagin's gang. He becomes a father figure to Oliver, and he helps him to reform his life.
Mr. Bumble: The beadle of the workhouse where Oliver is born. He is a cruel and heartless man, and he treats the orphans with great severity.
Mrs. Mann: The matron of the workhouse. She is also cruel and heartless, and she makes the orphans' lives miserable.