- The Fisherman
- A meek fisherman releases a demon and unleashes a series of adventures.
Haroun al-Rashid- The historical sultan of Baghdad, whose wise rule stands in contrast to the reign of terror of Shahrayar.
- The Merchant
- A simple merchant seeks to cheat death at the hands of an implacable demon.
- The Porter
- A humble porter learns the dangers of mixing with ladies above his station.
- Shahrayar
- The murderous sultan whose practice of killing a new wife each night is stopped by the healing stories of Shahrazad.
- Shahrazad
- (also known as Scheherazade) The brilliant young woman who risks her life to cure Shahrayar, spinning a new tale of love, death, and adventure each night.
- The Three Ladies of Baghdad
- Why do three rich and lovely sisters take the Porter home with them? And how does he end up at death's door?
