Archaeologist and son of Stephen, target of the mummy's curse
Stephen is John's father and gives him the warning about the resurrected guardian.
The archaeologists are identified as John Banning and his father Stephen. Stephen later sends for his son after recovering from catatonia.
John and Isobel are married, and their relationship becomes central to the final conflict.
The plot identifies Isobel as John's wife, and she repeatedly rushes to protect him during the attacks.
Joseph is John's archaeological relative and an early victim of the curse.
Joseph Whemple is explicitly described as John's uncle and searches for Ananka's tomb with John and Stephen.
John supplies testimony to Mulrooney during the investigation.
Mulrooney investigates the murders, while John tells him that he witnessed the attack and may become the next victim.
Mehemet is John's principal human enemy and directs the attacks against him.
Mehemet repeatedly directs the resurrected guardian to kill John and later attempts to attack him personally.
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