Matthias Clausen

Inken Peters, daughter of Frau Peters

Winter, Clausen's servant

Bettina, daughter

Otilia, daughter

Egmond, son

Steinitz, family doctor, friend of Clausen

Ganefeld, Counselor of Justice

Imoos, pastor

Paula, Wolfgang's wife

Klamroth, publishing director, Otilia's husband

Wolfgang, son

Frau Peters

Geiger, Clausen's friend