Disneys The Little Mermaid Character Descriptions
Disneys The Little Mermaid Character Descriptions
Ariel
A mermaid and King Triton's youngest daughter. She is obsessed with everything about the
human world, and dreams of becoming a part of life above the water. Hardheaded, naive, and
emotional, but also kind hearted.
Gender: Female
Character’s Age: 16 to 30
Prince Eric
A human monarch who has no interest of taking the crown. A handsome, affable lad with a
buoyant, adventurous nature. After Ariel saves his life, he becomes obsessed with finding her
and hearing her voice once more.
Gender: Male
Character’s Age: 18 to 35
Grimsby
Prince Eric's British guardian. Droll, stuffy, and constantly urging Eric towards his royal duties,
specifically marriage.
Gender: Male or Female
Character’s Age: 40 to 65
Flounder
A fish and smitten with Ariel, his best friend. Rambunctious but cautious, fearful of the dangers
that lurk in and above the water.
Gender: Male
Character’s Age: 15 to 20
Scuttle
A disheveled seagull and expert in human artifacts. Loudmouthed, optimistic, and a bit ignorant,
despite his supposed expertise.
Gender: Male or Female
Character’s Age: 25 to 55
King Triton
King of the Sea and Ariel's father. Beneath his imposing presence and commanding nature lurks
a harried single father who will do anything to protect his daughters. The death of his wife has
also given him an irrational fear of humans.
Gender: Male
Character’s Age: 35 to 60
Sebastian
A crab and advisor to King Triton. A musical virtuoso who is constantly distraught from keeping
after Ariel. Despite his paranoia, he can't bring himself to stand in Ariel's way.
Gender: Male
Character’s Age: 25 to 55
Flotsam
An eel and one of Ursula's lackeys. Oily and spineless, he will say anything you want or need to
hear.
Gender: Male or Female
Character’s Age: 16 to 40
Jetsam
An eel and one of Ursula's lackeys. Oily and spineless, he will say anything you want or need to
hear.
Gender: Male or Female
Character’s Age: 16 to 40
Ursula
The banished Sea Witch and sister of King Triton. Supposedly spurned at childhood, she will use
whatever method necessary to steal the kingdom and claim it as her own. Malevolent,
calculating, and deceptive.
Gender: Female
Character’s Age: 25 to 55
Chef Louis
The French palace chef, diabolical and violent. A culinary perfectionist with an affinity for
blades, seafood in particular.
Gender: Male or Female
Character’s Age: 18 to 55
Ensemble
Crew Members (Pilot, Sailors); Sea Creatures; Mersisters (Aquata, Andrina, Arista, Atina,
Adella, Allana); Gulls; Maids; Chefs; Animals; Princesses
Character’s Age: 10 – 100
** Please note that character ages are simply guidance, and not a restriction.