Mack - The leader of a group of unemployed men who live together in a rundown shack they call the "Palace Flophouse." Mack is charming, resourceful, and philosophical, often scheming to improve their lives, though his plans don’t always succeed.

Doc - A marine biologist who runs Western Biological Laboratory, where he collects and sells sea creatures. Doc is a central figure in the community—kind, intellectual, and well-liked. He’s based on Steinbeck’s real-life friend, Ed Ricketts.

Lee Chong - The Chinese grocer who owns the local store. He’s shrewd but fair, often extending credit to the residents of Cannery Row, and plays a key role in the community’s economy.

Dora Flood - The owner of the Bear Flag Restaurant, a brothel. She’s a tough but compassionate businesswoman who looks after her girls and contributes to the community in her own way.

Hazel - One of Mack’s crew at the Palace Flophouse. He’s simple-minded but loyal, and his name—ironically given despite being male—adds a touch of humor.

Eddie - Another member of Mack’s group, known for bartending skills and bringing home leftover alcohol in a jug, which the group shares.

Gay - A mechanic and part of Mack’s crew. He joins their schemes but often retreats to his troubled home life.

The Girls at the Bear Flag - Dora’s employees, including characters like Alfred the bouncer and various prostitutes who are part of the Row’s social fabric.

Frankie - A young, troubled boy who idolizes Doc and hangs around the laboratory, seeking a sense of belonging.

Henri - An eccentric artist who lives in a boat he’s perpetually building but never finishes. He’s a quirky, solitary figure.

The Old Chinaman - A mysterious figure who walks the Row at night, often seen as a symbol of the area’s enigmatic undercurrent.

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