The Merchant A shrewd and intelligent man who knows how to strike a good bargain and is a member of the rich rising middle class. He is very poor because he spends all his money on books. The Clerk A sincere, devout student at Oxford University who loves learning and is respected by all the pilgrims.
He is as ugly as his profession he frightens children with his red complexion, pimples and boils, and skin infected with scales. The Summoner An officer of the church who calls people for a church trial.
He loves money and knows the taverns better than the poor houses. Hubert, the Friar A sensual, licentious man who seduces young girls and then arranges their marriages. She has had five husbands (the last half her age), enjoys her freedom, and is openly sensual. The Wife of Bath (Alisoun) Characterized as gat-toothed, somewhat deaf, and wearing bright scarlet red stockings. Roger, the Cook Known for his cooking and characterized by a chancre sore that runs with pus. He is cautious, suspicious, and wise, and one of the more cultivated men among the pilgrims. The Man of Law (or Sergeant of Law) A lawyer and one of the high justices of the court. He resents the Miller's tale about a stupid old carpenter. The Reeve A very old and irritable man who was once a carpenter. The Miller A drunken, brash, and vulgar man who rudely interrupts the Host, demands that his tale be next, and warns everyone that his tale about a carpenter will be vulgar because it is true. He stands apart from the other pilgrims because of his dignity and status. The Knight Socially the most prominent person on the pilgrimage, epitomizing chivalry, truth, and honor. He promises to keep everyone happy, be their guide and arbiter in disputes, and judge the tales. The Host (Harry Bailey) The owner of the Tabard Inn, who volunteers to travel with the pilgrims. The Sovereignty of Marriage versus the Wife's Obedience.
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