List of Kuroshitsuji characters

Sebastian Michaelis: Sebastian Michaelis (セバスチャン・ミカエリス, Sebasuchan Mikaerisu) is the series' protagonist. He works as the butler of the Phantomhive household and as Ciel's bodyguard, two jobs he is completely devoted to. He often describes himself with a phrase alternately translated as "one hell of a butler" and "a butler and a demon". He is highly skilled in any area and handles every task, no matter how impossible it is, as well as any problem that arises from the errors of the other staff with ease, stating it is only natural as the butler to the Phantomhive family. This is due to the fact he is a demon bound by a Faustian contract to abide by Ciel's will. A sign similar to the one marking Ciel's right eye can be found on his left hand, which has been used on one occasion to twist the arm of a kidnapper without touching him. The name Sebastian is in fact a temporary name given to him by Ciel. He believes the other servants are idiots.His name is similar to that of Father Sebastien Michaelis, who compiled a hierarchy of demons in Hell.

Ciel Phantomhive: Ciel Phantomhive (シエル・ファントムハイヴ, Shieru Fantomuhaivu) is the business-savvy, twelve-year-old head of the English Phantomhive noble family, taking over after the deaths of his parents, Lord Vincent and Lady Rachel Phantomhive. He also runs a company that manufactures toys and sweets. His right eye, which is usually covered with a black eyepatch, bears a pentacle sign of the Faustian contract which binds the demon Sebastian Michaelis to his will. He is portrayed as emotionless, but he does react when Sebastian becomes injured, but ultimately looks at Sebastian as a pawn. He is close to his cousin and fiancée Elizabeth, seeing her as an important friend and someone he needs to protect. Ciel does not want to lose anything important again.

Bard: Bard (バルドロイ, Barudoroi) is the household cook. However, he rarely produces anything edible as he uses weaponry such as flamethrowers to cook and believes cooking is an art requiring explosions. Sebastian believes anything he creates is made up of charcoal and carcinogens. Bard pursues cooking to learn how to slow down, as he states cooking takes patience to master.

Finian: Finian (フィニアン, Finian) is a gardener of American descent. However, it seems every time he tends to the garden it is killed through an accident caused by his clumsiness. He is portrayed as a more innocent, child-like character, but is dubbed an idiot by Sebastian. He has memories of being experimented upon before the events of the story until he was rescued by Ciel. Finian displays feats of superhuman strength, which he tries to suppress from fear of hurting others. He works as a garderner to spend as much time as possible outside because he was not able to do so before.

Maylene: Maylene (メイリン, Meirin) is a clumsy, bespectacled maid. Her cracked glasses do nothing to improve her clumsiness, but she refuses to purchase a new pair as they are the first thing Ciel bought for her. Sebastian believes her main problem is her intelligence and not her poor eyesight. She seems to have a crush on Sebastian as she is even clumsier when Sebastian is watching. Maylene takes an interest in horror fiction and loves her maid outfit because she was not able to dress nicely where she previously lived.

Tanaka: Tanaka (タナカ, Tanaka) is the house steward. However, he is just as competent as Sebastian is for short periods at a time. He served under the former Master Phantomhive and was present when Ciel's parents were killed. He is usually seen drinking from a Japanese tea cup. For unknown reasons, he seems to receive more of Sebastian's respect than the rest of the staff.