- Florante - The son of Duke Briseo and Princess Floresca of Albania. He
is a brave and loyal warrior who defends his kingdom from various enemies.
He falls in love with Laura, the daughter of King Linceo. He suffers many
hardships and betrayals, but he never loses his faith and hope.
- Laura - The daughter of King Linceo of Albania. She is a beautiful
and virtuous princess who loves Florante. She is kidnapped by Adolfo, a
traitor who wants to usurp the throne. She is rescued by Flerida, a Muslim
woman who loves Aladin.
- Aladin - The son of Sultan Ali-Adab of Persia. He is a courageous
and noble Muslim prince who saves Florante from being devoured by lions in
the forest. He becomes friends with Florante and tells him his story of
how his father took away his beloved Flerida. He later reunites with
Flerida and converts to Christianity.
- Flerida - A brave and faithful Muslim woman who loves Aladin. She
escapes from Persia to look for Aladin, but she is captured by Miramolin,
a Turkish general. She manages to escape and saves Laura from Adolfo. She
later reunites with Aladin and converts to Christianity.
- Adolfo - The son of Count Sileno of Albania. He is a treacherous and
envious man who hates Florante since their childhood. He plots to kill
Florante and take over the kingdom. He also kidnaps Laura and tries to
force her to marry him. He is killed by Aladin in a duel.
- Menandro - A loyal and valiant friend of Florante. He is the nephew of
Antenor, a wise teacher who taught Florante and Adolfo in Athens. He helps
Florante fight against the enemies of Albania. He also leads a group of
soldiers to rescue Florante and Laura from the forest.