- Thomas Wilson: A young British man who is on his travels through Malaysia.
- Nicholson: An older British man who is also on his travels through Malaysia.
- The Lotus Eaters: A group of indigenous people who live in the interior of Malaysia. They are described as being peaceful and contented.
Secondary Characters
- Mr. Brown: A British man who is the manager of the plantation where Thomas and Nicholson stay.
- Mr. Smith: A British man who is a fellow traveler of Thomas and Nicholson.
- Mr. Jones: A British man who is a fellow traveler of Thomas and Nicholson.
- The Girl: A young Malaysian woman who is associated with the Lotus Eaters.