A barber near London docks who operates a deadly trap chair that drops victims into Mrs. Lovatt's cellar. He robs his wealthy customers, schemes to marry Johanna Oakley, and orchestrates a murder-for-profit scheme. After setting his shop ablaze to trap Johanna, he is ultimately defeated by Mark and killed when the trap chair malfunctions, dropping him into the burning cellar.
Todd treats Mark as a rival for Johanna and attempts to eliminate him.
Todd lures Mark into the barbershop, attempts to kill him, and later attacks him during the fire.
Todd seeks marriage with Johanna while pursuing wealth and social advancement.
Todd buys a share of Oakley's shipping company and hopes to marry Johanna.
Todd employs Tobias in the barbershop and uses him in the murder scheme.
Tobias is sent to Todd as a new apprentice and is repeatedly dispatched during shaving appointments.
Pearley directly obstructs Todd's attempt to kill Mark.
Pearley sneaks into the cellar and helps Mark escape after Todd activates the trap chair.