Holmes's loyal companion and doctor who assists in the investigation. He accompanies Holmes to interview Merrydew, learns about the coded clues and the Scarlet Ring, and helps track down the secret society's members.
Count Albert is Nella's fiancé, whom she does not love. He accompanies her on the journey to Budapest, but she later discovers that he is having an affair with one of her enemies, worsening her anger and distress over her love life.
Henry Traquair is Margaret Fielding's intended husband. When friends find her in his apartments, he introduces her as his wife, although the circumstances are innocent. After learning that his bank has failed and he is financially ruined, he calls off the marriage and later takes his own life, leaving a letter that establishes Margaret's innocence.
Monty Paliser is a wealthy man who attracts Cassy Cara and marries her after failing to win her by other means. Three days after the wedding, Cassy learns the ceremony was not genuine and returns to her father. Paliser is later murdered while seated in his box at the opera.
John Brand is a shrewd, unscrupulous capitalist whom Bob knew in college. He bribes Bob to accept inferior cement for a dam and later manipulates stocks that wipe out Bob's wealth. Fascinated by Jane, he agrees to help her and Bob, but Bob ultimately shoots him.
Warburton Gamble has 24 screen credits in a career dating back to 1917. Signature works include La belle Russe, As a Man Thinks, A Study in Scarlet. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
