Macbeth

Accompanies Ross and confirms Macbeth’s new honor. Angus comments on the tactical use of Birnam wood and Macbeth’s mental state.

Macbeth’s companion who also hears the witches’ prophecy concerning his descendants. Discusses the three Weird Sisters and expresses unease about the prophecies Banquo is assassinated by Macbeth's hired murderers; his son Fleance escapes the attack. Appears as a ghost in Macbeth’s banquet vision

Wounded officer who informs Duncan of the battle’s state.

Younger son of Duncan, present in the royal retinue during the battle reports. Plans to flee to Ireland after Duncan’s murder

First of the three witches who opens the play and delivers the initial prophecy about Macbeth. First Witch meets Hecate and receives instructions for new spells against Macbeth. Continues to brew the cauldron and summon apparitions for Macbeth

King of Scotland, father of Malcolm and Donalbain, praises Macbeth and announces Malcolm as Prince of Cumberland. Found dead after the banquet, confirmed murder

Macbeth’s wife reads his letter, fears his nature, and plots the murder of King Duncan. Drugged the castle grooms, tried to wash blood from her hands, and urged Macbeth to return the daggers Lady Macbeth urges Macbeth to appear jovial at the banquet and observes his distress over Banquo's ghost. Lady Macbeth is reported dead after a sleepwalking episode marked by obsessive hand‑washing and hallucinations.

Nobleman who comments on recent events and observes the royal party. Describes the unnatural weather and ominous signs surrounding the murder Lennox attends the banquet and notes Macbeth's uneasy behavior. Informs Macbeth of Macduff’s flight to England Lennox discusses the composition of Siward’s forces and the march toward Birnam.

Scottish noble, Thane of Glamis, learns of his future titles from the witches and debates regicide. Murdered King Duncan, hallucinated a dagger, and heard the voice ‘Sleep no more’ Macbeth plots Banquo's murder, hires three murderers, and later hallucinates Banquo's ghost at the banquet. Seeks further prophecies, reacts to three apparitions, and orders the slaughter of Macduff's family Macbeth vows to fight, dismisses reports, and clings to the witches' prophecies despite mounting opposition.

Elder son of Duncan, present at the camp and later at the palace, hears of the battle and his father’s plans. Plans to flee to England after Duncan’s murder Discusses his ambition, plans to rally forces against Macbeth, and meets Ross in England Malcolm commands the English army, devises the birch‑branch strategy, and reports birthing wood movement.

Delivers news to Lady Macbeth that King Duncan will arrive that night. Warns Lady Macduff of imminent danger Messenger warns Macbeth that Birnam wood appears to be moving toward Dunsinane.

Scottish noble who brings news of victory and later announces Macbeth’s new title of Thane of Cawdor. Notes Duncan’s horses acting wildly and discusses the succession Ross is present at the banquet and attempts to calm Macbeth. Reports the murder of Lady Macduff’s family and Macduff’s exile Ross reports on the battle’s outcome and the death of Young Siward’s son.

Second witch participates in the prophecy and reinforces the witches' chant. Second Witch is rebuked by Hecate and joins the new scheme against Macbeth. Participates in the cauldron ritual and later summons apparitions

Veteran who relays detailed combat description and praises Macbeth’s valor.

Third witch completes the trio's prophecy and predicts Macbeth will be king. Third Witch participates in Hecate's council and prepares to execute the new enchantments. Joins the witches' spell and conjures visions for Macbeth

Accompanies Banquo at night, carries a torch Fleance escapes the murderers' attack on his father Banquo. Mentioned as the escaped son of Banquo

Comments on drink’s effects and investigates Duncan’s murder Macduff is referenced as a potential opponent, and Macbeth plans to send messengers to the witches about him. Flees to England, learns of his family’s murder, and vows revenge Macduff participates in the English campaign and later presents Macbeth’s severed head.

Recounts strange natural events, such as a falcon killed by an owl

Provides comic relief, jokes about drink and hell’s gate

Brings drink for Macbeth and relays Lady Macbeth’s instruction The servant brings two murderers to Macbeth as instructed.

First Murderer is hired by Macbeth to murder Banquo and participates in the assassination. Kills Lady Macduff’s son and helps murder her family

Hecate confronts the three witches and devises new magical tricks to confound Macbeth. Appears to commend the witches and proclaims further enchantments

Second Murderer joins the plot to assassinate Banquo and aids in the attack.

Third Murderer participates in the ambush on Banquo and reports the outcome to Macbeth.

Describes King’s miraculous cures and prophetic gifts Doctor examines Lady Macbeth’s condition and comments on its severity.

Mother warned of danger, later murdered along with her son

Caithness participates in the Scottish lords’ discussion of the impending battle.

A gentlewoman observes Lady Macbeth’s nocturnal behaviors while she sleepwalks.

Menteith reports on the English approach and joins the march.

Seyton serves as Macbeth’s attendant, delivering orders and reports.

Old Siward leads English forces alongside his son.

Young Siward fights Macbeth and is slain in combat.