Mr. Wakem – Philip's father and rival of Mr Tulliver
Lucy Deane – Tom and Maggie's cousin, supposed to be betrothed to Stephen Guest
Mr. Riley – auctioneer and appraiser, friend of Mr. Tulliver
Rev. Walter Stelling – teacher of Tom and Phillip
Dr. Kenn – the clergyman of St. Ogg's
Bob Jakin – childhood friend of Tom who later helps Tom in business, both Tom and Maggie stay at his house at different times
Mrs. Jane Glegg – leader of the Dodson clan, critical and dominating aunt of Maggie and Tom who stands up for Maggie after her scandal with Stephen
Mrs. Sophy Pullet – Tom and Maggie's aunt
Mrs. Susan Deane – Tom and Maggie's aunt
Gritty Moss – Mr Tulliver's sister, mother of 8 children, 6 living
Kezia – The Tulliver family maid
Luke – the head miller
Yap – the Tullivers' dog (white and brown)
Dr. Turnbull - Doctor of Dorlecote Mill