Rosamond Oliver The beautiful and flirtatious daughter of a wealthy man in Morton, Rosamond finances the girls' school in Morton. Although she seems to love St. John, she has become engaged to the wealthy Mr. Granby before St. John leaves for India. While St. John is physically attracted to her, he realizes that Rosamond would never be a good wife for him, because of her light-hearted, almost shallow, personality.
Mr. Oliver Rosamond's father and the only wealthy man in Morton. While the Rivers are an ancient and esteemed family, the Olivers have "new money." He approves of St. John's talents, finding him a suitable husband for his daughter, but thinks missionary work is a waste of St. John's intellect.
Mr. Briggs John Eyre's attorney, Briggs prevents Jane's bigamous marriage to Rochester and searches for her following her uncle's death so she can claim her inheritance.
John Eyre Jane's and the Rivers' uncle, John Eyre makes a fortune as a wine merchant in Madeira. Although he plans to adopt Jane, he dies before they ever meet, but leaves his entire fortune — 20,000 pounds — to her. He quarreled with Mr. Rivers, and therefore, didn't leave his money to the Rivers children.
Alice Wood Hired by Rosamond Oliver, Alice is an orphan who serves as Jane's assistant at Morton.
The elderly servants who care for Rochester at Ferndean after Thornfield is destroyed by the fire.
