| A | B |
|---|
| The Knight | Noble, follows chivalry, wearing modest clothes |
| The Squire | Handsome, dresses well, doesn't sleep well at night |
| The Wife of Bath | Gap-toothed, red stockings, has been married five times |
| The Pardoner | Yellow hair, sells fake relics, possible eunuch |
| The Miller | Has a temper, likes dirty jokes, has a wart on his nose |
| The Prioress | Nun, speaks French, social climber, "Love Conquers All" |
| The Monk | Ignores St. Benedict, hunts, has expensive clothing |
| The Friar | Sets up women's marriages, illegally hears confessions, accepts bribes |
| The Summoner | Has boils on his face, pretends to speak Latin, is a dirty old man |
| The Host | Decides to go on the pilgrimage to serve as the storytelling judge |
| The Parson | Honest, poor, practices what he preaches |
| The Clerk | Professional student, poor, skinny, intelligent |
| The Sergeant of Law | knows 300 years of law by heart, pretends to be busy |
| The Manciple | Very smart despite not having a formal education |
| The Merchant | Flashy dresser, brags about his money, deep in debt |
| The Shipman | No conscience, steals, wears a dagger on a lanyard |
| The Doctor | Consults astrology, loves money, |
| The Franklin | Epicurean, loves food, parties hard |
| The Reeve | Skinny legs, steals from his boss |
| The Plowman | Good peasant, pays his tithes, humble |
| The Guildsmen | Labor union, looking for power, all dressed the same |
| The Cook | MAkes great food, has a nasty sore on his knee |
| The Yeoman | Servant, woodsman, pays close attention to detail |
