General Zaroff
- Russian nobleman and experienced hunter
- Lives on a remote island off the coast of South America
- Has created a "game preserve" on the island where he hunts humans
Sanger Rainsford
- Wealthy American big-game hunter
- Shipwrecked on Zaroff's island
- Becomes Zaroff's prey in the hunt
Ivan
- Zaroff's deaf-mute servant
- Helps Zaroff in his hunting expeditions
- Is loyal to Zaroff, but also seems to have some sympathy for Rainsford
The Dog
- Zaroff's hunting dog
- Is trained to track down and kill humans
- Is a powerful and dangerous animal
Similarities between General Zaroff and Sanger Rainsford
- Both are experienced hunters.
- Both are intelligent and resourceful.
- Both are determined to survive.
Similarities between General Zaroff and Ivan
- Both are Russian.
- Both are loyal to Zaroff.
- Both are involved in the hunting of humans.
Similarities between Sanger Rainsford and Ivan
- Both are shipwreck survivors.
- Both are being hunted by Zaroff.
- Both are trying to escape from the island.
Similarities between the Dog and the other main characters
- All are dangerous predators.
- All are used by Zaroff to hunt humans.
- All are loyal to Zaroff.