Hercule Poirot (Male, 40s-60s) Belgian
A celebrity detective, he is incredibly intelligent and very observant. He has a flair for theatrics in the way he presents his findings and always finds a way to the bottom of a case, even when he doesn’t like what he finds.
Monsieur Bouc (Male, 40s-60s) Belgian
Charismatic owner of the train company. He is a good friend of Poirot. He has good humour and is a well-respected businessman.
Mary Debenham (Female, Late teen-30s) British
She is romantically linked to Colonel Arbuthnot and once worked as a governess for Daisy Armstrong, a young girl who was kidnapped and murdered years before
Hector McQueen (Male, 20s-30s) American
He is the personal secretary and translator to businessman and murder victim, Samuel Ratchett. He is a nervous, anxious man and often speaks with a stutter.
Princess Dragomiroff (Female, 60s-70s) Russian
She is regal & commanding, living a lavish lifestyle. She is a close friend of Linda Arden, the grandmother of Daisy Armstrong, a young girl who was kidnapped and murdered years before by Bruno Cassetti.
Greta Ohlsson (Female, 20s-30s) Swedish
A travel companion to the Princess, she is plain, meek and deeply religious.
Countess Andrenyi (Female, 20s-30s) Hungarian/American
Once a commoner who became a doctor, she married into the aristocracy. She is really Helena Goldenberg, the American daughter of Linda Arden and aunt of Daisy Armstrong.
Helen Hubbard (Female, 40s-60s) American
Larger-than-life Minnesota housewife, who is really Linda Arden, a famous actress and grandmother of Daisy Armstrong, Should be able to sing.
Colonel Arbuthnot (Male, 30s-40s) Scottish
Strong-willed military man, who is in a relationship with Mary. He once served with Daisy's father. Role is often doubled with Samuel Ratchett.
Samuel Ratchett (Male, 30s-40s) American
A middle-aged, American businessman. He has a threatening, unforgiving demeanor. He is murdered, stabbed 8 times on the first night of the train voyage. It is discovered that he is Bruno Cassetti, a ruthless criminal. Role is often doubled with Arbuthnot.
Michel the Conductor(Male, 40s-50s) French
Skilled train conductor with a quiet sense of humor. His daughter was once Daisy's maid and was accused of Daisy's kidnapping. She committed suicide. Role is often doubled with the Head waiter.
Head waiter (Male, any age) French
Pompous and presumptious, he is the waiter at the Tokatlian Hotel’s cafe. Role is often doubled with Michel.
