Don Fernando The governor of Buenos Aires, who steals Cunégonde from Candide.
Cacambo Candide's faithful valet, who travels with him and eventually settles at the farm with the rest of the group.
Mynheer Vanderdendur A ruthless ship captain who cheats Candide out of 20,000 piasters.
Martin A long-suffering elderly scholar who travels with Candide throughout Europe. He also settles at the farm with Candide and Cunégonde.
Friar Giroflée Now Paquette's companion, Giroflée was forced by his parents to become a monk. He and Paquette settle at Candide's farm.
Senator Pococurante A man reported to have never known grief. Candide visits him as a means of testing philosophical optimism, but Pococurante turns out to be miserable.
The six kings Six foreigners whom Candide meets at dinner. They six were kings who were dethroned in one way or another.
The Turk The man who reveals to Candide the secret of his happiness: work.
