Belle: The main protagonist, a beautiful, kind-hearted young woman who is loved by the Beast and eventually helps him to break free from his curse.
Beast: The main antagonist, a hideous-looking creature who is actually a cursed prince. He captures Belle's father and forces Belle to stay with him in his castle as a prisoner. Over time, Belle's kindness and compassion begin to change his heart.
Gaston: The pompous and arrogant villain who is in love with Belle and wants to marry her. He is determined to eliminate the Beast, whom he sees as a rival for Belle's affection.
Maurice: Belle's father, a kind-hearted inventor who is captured by the Beast.
Lefou: Gaston's loyal but dim-witted sidekick.
Lumière: The maitre d' of the Beast's castle, who has been transformed into a talking candelabra.
Cogsworth: The head housekeeper of the Beast's castle, who has been transformed into a talking clock.
Mrs. Potts: The Beast's housekeeper, who has been transformed into a talking teapot.
Chip: Mrs. Potts' son, a young teacup who is friends with Belle.