Zanni
A creation of the peasant class he has no status. Movements are best compared to those of a chicken. Is mainly a servant.
Colombina
A female Zanni of the servant class, she is traditionally unmasked and has a feminine side flick to her pert walk. She is on the surface sweet but underneath she is as hard as nails as the times dictated because she is a woman and was often open to abuse.
Pantalone
one of the best known of the character and least liked. Is an old man, a miser, clearly a echoer and has only two things on his mind- sex and money.
Il Capitano
a loveable and loud bombastic character that struts around the stage with flair and misplaced energy.
Arlecchino
A member of the Zanni he has the specific role of the ultimate servant. Always willing to please, has more status than Zanni but just.
Il Dottore
A flamboyant and somewhat loveable character he moves with energy and a clear purpose. He is supposedly well educated.