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Henry Cameron

Roark's role model and mentor who refuses to compromise his individualistic approach to architecture.

Lois Cook

A pseudo-intellectual journalist who claims to be an independent thinker.

Mike Donnigan

One of the working class contractors, he recognizes the quality of Roark's work and becomes his friend.

Dominique Francon

A troubled woman who loves Roark and believes she can save him by tearing him down.

Guy Francon

Owner of the most successful architecture firm in the city, he is locked into maintaining the classic styles though he does recognize Roark's genius.

Catherine Halsey

The scorned woman who becomes bitter and mean spirited after Keating rejects her for Dominique.

Austen Heller

The one newspaper columnist who supports Roark's work.

Peter Keating

He is a social manipulator who rises to the top in spite of a lack of talent that often leads him to plagiarize the work of others.

Kent Lansing

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