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