Romeo and Juliet Character Roster Name_____________________ The Montagues Lord Montague - head of a prominent family that is feuding with the Capulet family Lady Montague - wife of Lord Montague Romeo - son of Lord and Lady Montague Benvolio - nephew of Lord and Lady Montague and friend of Romeo The Capulets Lord Capulet - head of a prominent family that is feuding with the Montague family Lady Capulet - wife of Lord Capulet Juliet - daughter of Lord and Lady Capulet Tybalt - nephew of Lord and Lady Capulet Nurse - Juliet’s nurse; played a large role in raising Juliet Others Prince Escalus - ruler of Verona Mercutio - Romeo’s friend, relative to the Prince Count Paris - a young nobleman, relative to the Prince Friar Lawrence - a Franciscan priest who helps Romeo and Juliet Apothecary - druggist in the nearby town of Mantua