| Rodion Raskolnikov | The main character; a former student who commits a crime and struggles with guilt and morality. |
| Sofya (Sonya) Marmeladov | A poor, kind-hearted young woman; Raskolnikov’s love interest and moral guide. |
| Avdotya (Dunya) Raskolnikov | Raskolnikov’s strong-willed sister; loyal and determined to help her family. |
| Pulcheria Raskolnikov | Raskolnikov’s devoted mother; worries about her son’s well-being and future. |
| Arkady Svidrigailov | Dunya’s former employer; wealthy but morally corrupt, with a dark interest in Dunya. |
| Dmitri Razumikhin | Raskolnikov’s loyal friend; hardworking, good-natured, and supportive. |
| Porfiry Petrovich | A clever police investigator who suspects Raskolnikov and uses psychology to get him to confess. |
| Katerina Ivanovna | Marmeladov’s ill, prideful wife; struggles to care for her children in poverty. |
| Marmeladov | Sonya’s alcoholic father; he often speaks of his guilt and suffering. |
| Pyotr Petrovich Luzhin | A wealthy, self-centered man engaged to Dunya; cares more about his own success than others. |
| Amalia Ivanovna Lippewechsel | Katerina’s landlady; strict and often in conflict with her tenants. |
| Alyona Ivanovna | The miserly old pawnbroker Raskolnikov murders for her money. |
| Lizaveta Ivanovna | Alyona’s gentle sister; unintentionally becomes a victim of Raskolnikov’s crime. |
| Nikodim Fomich | The head police officer; generally fair-minded but uninvolved in deep investigation. |
| Zamyotov | A junior police officer; suspicious of Raskolnikov’s strange behavior. |
| Nastasya | Raskolnikov’s loyal servant; often brings him food and cares for him. |
| Ilya Petrovich | An impulsive police official; known as “Gunpowder” for his fiery temper. |
| Praskovya Pavlovna | Raskolnikov’s landlady; has a complicated relationship with him over unpaid rent. |
| Alexander Grigorievich | Raskolnikov’s doctor; provides medical care after Raskolnikov’s illness. |
| Philip Alexandrovitch | A fellow student who briefly appears in Raskolnikov’s past. |
| Mikolka | A man accused of a crime he didn’t commit, adding to Raskolnikov’s guilt. |
| Lebezyatnikov | Luzhin’s idealistic roommate; holds progressive views and helps Sonya in her time of need. |
| Polechka | Katerina Ivanovna’s young daughter; Sonya cares for her after Katerina’s death. |
| Kolya | Katerina Ivanovna’s son; represents innocence amid the chaos of his family’s troubles. |
| Andrey Semyonovich | Lebezyatnikov’s full name; he appears as a minor but memorable character. |
| The Painter Mikolai | A painter working near Alyona’s apartment; falsely confesses to the murder. |
| The Lawyer | Appears briefly; handles matters related to family debts and finances. |
| The Tavern Owner | Witnesses Marmeladov’s final moments and helps him. |
| The Doctor | Provides medical assistance to Marmeladov after his accident. |
| The Orphan Children | Katerina’s younger children; show the impacts of poverty on the innocent. |
| The Landlord | Controls the building where Raskolnikov lives; a minor character. |
| The Pawnbroker’s Neighbor | Appears briefly, observing the commotion after the murder. |
| The Judge | Oversees Raskolnikov’s case after his confession. |
| The Street Beggar | Approaches Raskolnikov, symbolizing the novel’s poverty theme. |
| The Washerwoman | Works in Raskolnikov’s building; represents lower-class life. |
| The Moneylender | Alyona’s acquaintance, mentioned during discussions of her wealth. |
| Various Police Officers | Appear in investigations and confrontations with Raskolnikov. |
| Innkeeper | Serves Razumikhin and Raskolnikov drinks; a minor presence. |
| Prostitute in Tavern | Represents the harsh lives of women in poverty, adding depth to Sonya’s story. |
| Widow on the Street | A nameless character whose life intersects with Raskolnikov’s in small ways. |
Stephen King
