Blurtso: a good-natured, philosophical donkey with a weakness for pumpkin pie. Blurtso, having enrolled at Harvard University, is pursuing his undergraduate degree. In the summer of 2010 Blurtso spent a month traveling in Western Europe, and another month traveling to Hollywood, California. In addition to his studies, Blurtso is writing a novel entitled, Blurtseau Lundif – Corsaire Extraordinaire.

   

Pablo: a talented gardener and best friend to Blurtso. Pablo, after visiting Blurtso at Harvard, decided to stay in Boston, where he met Bonny Bray, the love of his life. Pablo and Bonny presently live near Concord in a one-room cabin on Walden Pond.


   

Bonny Bray: a talented singer, and taoist companion to Pablo. A descendent of English, Scottish, Welsh, and Irish donkeys.


      

Ditto: a stuffed animal made in the image of Blurtso. During Blurtso’s extended absence in the summer of 2010, Pablo and Bonny acquired Ditto in order to keep a semblance of their absent friend near. Despite his inanimate state, Ditto manages to have a mind of his own.


      

Alex (Alexandra): Blurtso’s schoolmate and friend from Manhattan. More experienced in the ways of the world, Alex helps Blurtso to unravel the complexities of politics and literature.


     

Harlan: A soft-spoken elephant from Borneo. He is a die-hard Redsox fan, and his favorite player is Big Papi. 

  


Blurtseau Lundif: Blurtso’s alter-ego and protagonist of his 18^th Century novel, Blurtseau Lundif – Corsaire Extraordinaire. Blurtseau, a native of Marseilles, France, undergoes a variety of trials as he attempts to regain the favor of his king.


        

Pableau la Chanson de Chantilly: Blurtseau’s faithful First Mate in the novel, Blurtseau Lundif – Corsaire Extraordinaire. Pableau, descended from a long line of bakers, is as skillful with a pastry as he is renowned as a singer and musician. Having fallen in love with a Portuguese donkey named Zurrabela, Pableau and Blurtseau have temporarily gone separate ways.


            

Zurrabela (María Diana Sofía): in line for the throne of Portugal, Zurrabela has fallen in love with Pableau la Chanson, with whom she plans to elope.


       

Blurtsoiselle: first love of Blurtseau Lundif, who casts off Blurtseau in favor of the prince (cousin) of the court of Louis XVI.