Balthasar Romeo's servant. He brings Romeo the news in Mantua that Juliet is dead.
An Apothecary A poverty-stricken chemist, who illegally sells poison to Romeo.
Escalus, Prince of Verona The symbol of law and order in Verona, but he fails to prevent further outbreaks of the violence between the Montagues and Capulets. Only the deaths of Romeo and Juliet, rather than the authority of the prince, restore peace.
Friar John A brother of the Franciscan order, sent by Friar Laurence to tell Romeo of his sleeping potion plan for Juliet. The Friar is prevented from getting to Mantua and the message does not reach Romeo.
Lady Montague In contrast with Lady Capulet, Lady Montague is peace-loving and dislikes the violence of the feud. Like her husband, she is concerned by her son's withdrawn and secretive behavior. The news of Romeo's banishment breaks her heart, and she dies of grief.
Peter A Capulet servant attending the Nurse.
Abram A servant to Montague.
Sampson Servant of the Capulet household.
Gregory Servant of the Capulet household.
