List of Professor Layton characters

List of Professor Layton Characters shows a list of important characters and recurring characters throughout the Professor Layton Nintendo game series.

Main characters

Professor Hershel Layton

Voiced by: Yo Oizumi (Japanese); Christopher Miller (English)

Professor Hershel Layton (エルシャール・レイトン, Erushāru Reiton) is the series main character. He is a stereotypical English gentleman, who enjoys solving puzzles and drinking tea. He is a professor of archaeology at London's Gressenheller University. Because of his prowess at solving puzzles and mysteries, he is well-known throughout London and the world. He also has a recurring quote, being: 'That's what a gentleman does'. The signature feature of his appearance is his black top hat (given to him by his dead girlfriend Claire, to remember her), which he wears along with an orange shirt under a brown high collared coat with matching pants.

Luke Triton

Voiced by: Maki Horikita (Japanese), Lani Minella (US English), Maria Darling (UK English)

Luke Triton (ルーク・トライトン, Rūku Toraiton) is a young boy who accompanies Professor Layton. He aspires to be a gentleman like his professor, though like all boys his age, he has a tendency to let a cheeky remark slip out. He is fond of puzzles, animals, teddy bears, and the color blue. Luke is also able to understand and converse with animals, which has proven helpful in his adventures with Layton.He is only 11 years old and loves chocolate.

Flora Reinhold

Voiced by: Mamiko Noto (Japanese), Lani Minella (games), Claire Morgan (Eternal Diva)

Flora Reinhold (アロマ・ラインフォード, Aroma Rainfodo, Aroma Reinford in Japanese version) is the daughter of the wealthy Augustus Reinhold. She is sweet, shy, and reserved, but can show her stubborn side when dealing with others' concerns for her safety. After the events in the Curious Village, she becomes Layton's adoptive daughter and joins Layton and Luke on their mysteries. She also loves to cook but to Layton and Luke's dismay, she is rather bad at it.

Emmy Altava

Voiced by: Saki Aibu (Japanese), Emma Tate (English)

Emmy Altava (レミ・アルタワ, Remi Arutaba, Remi Altava in Japanese version) is Professor Layton's assistant as appointed by the President of Gressenheller University, and one of the main characters of the second trilogy. She is said to be a heroine, and loves taking pictures, bringing her camera everywhere with her.

Don Paolo

Voiced by: Minoru Inaba (Japanese), Christopher Miller (games), Jonathan Keeble (Eternal Diva)

Layton's self-declared nemesis and the main villain of the first trilogy. Don Paolo (ドン・ポール, Don Pōru) is a scientist and inventor banished from the scientific community for performing unethical experiments. A genius of machinery and a master of disguises, Don Paolo studied in the same university as Layton and his unrequited love for Layton's girlfriend Claire is the main reason for his hatred on him. When he is not plotting evil, Don Paolo enjoys making and listening to music.

Jean Descole

Voiced by: Atsuro Watabe (Japanese), Jonathan Keeble (English)

Jean Descole (ジャン・デスコール, Jan Desukōru) is the main villain of the second trilogy and the "Eternal Diva" feature film. An elusive masked man that has proven to be even more resourceful and vicious than any other enemy faced by the Professor and his friends so far.

Inspector Chelmey

Voiced by: Shiro Saito (Japanese); Christopher Miller (English)

Inspector Chelmey (チェルミー警部, Chimurī Keibu) is the police chief of London's Scotland Yard. It is said that he strikes fear into the heart of all criminals in London. Despite this, it seems that Layton and Luke always manage to be one step ahead of the inspector. When not working, he enjoys his wife's sweet cakes.

Inspector Clamp Grosky

Voiced by: Houchu Ohtsuka

Inspector Clamp Groski (クランプ・グロスキー, Kuranpu Gurosukī) is a police inspector from Scotland Yard and plays a role similar to Inspector Chelmey in the second trilogy. He has a fiery passion for mysteries that require his expertise. He is also very athletic and energetic.

Granny Riddleton

Granny Riddleton is a recurring character, first appearing chronologically (though not present for the rest of the game) in the Specter's Flute. Most people view her as a witch, presumably due to her get up. She appears throughout Layton and Luke's adventures, gathering all of the puzzles that they've missed and puts it in a small hut. She has a granddaughter in the Unwound Future.

Curious Village Characters

Baron Reinhold

Baron Augustus Reinhold passed away, leaving behind a legendary family treasure - the Golden Apple. He was said to be a kind and caring man.

Lady Dahlia

Lady Dahlia is the mistress of the Reinhold Manor, following Augustus Reinhold's death. She has a cold, snappy and snobby demeanor, but shows her sweet side when dealing with Flora. She sends a letter to Layton asking for his assistance in solving the mystery of the Golden Apple.

Matthew

Matthew has faithfully served as the Reinhold Manor's butler for many years. He has a constantly worried expression, which could be due to Lady Dahlia's constant demands.

Simon

Simon is one of Lady Dahlia's cousins. He appears early in the game and he acts somewhat stuck up.

Gordon

Gordon is another friend of the Reinhold family. He too is extremely wealthy, though frets constantly about attracting the ladies.

Ramon

Ramon is the Reinhold family's gardener. He's known in the village by most as 'that man with creepy purple lips'. He tends to hang out at Crouton's cafe rather than working.

Stachenscarfen

Stachenscarfen, also simply known as Stachen, is one of the villagers of St. Mystere. He later makes cameos in the next two games. At the end of the first game's credits, he is shown exiting St. Mystere. Much about Stachenscarfen remains a mystery, because he randomly appears in various locations without any explanation.

Claudia

Claudia is the pampered feline pet of Lady Dahlia. This fluffy little cat may have a delicate name, but the truth is that she is actually a he.

Diabolical/Pandora's Box Characters

Dr. Schrader

Dr. Andrew Schrader is Professor Layton's old mentor. He is a polite and intelligent man, who falls victim to the Elysian Box as a result of researching its curse. He sends a letter to Layton before falling victim to the curse, leading Layton and Luke on to find the cause behind his death. It is later revealed that he only fell unconsious and recovered to full health.

Katia Anderson

Katia Anderson is a mysterious young lady, who is seeking the Elysian Box. As the daughter of the mayor of Dropstone, she is well-known in her town, and is said to be a beautiful, sweet girl.

Anton Herzen

Anton Herzen is rumored to be a vampire inhabiting Folsense's Herzen Castle, seeming not to age at all for 50 years. He has a strong connection to the Elysian Box. In the Japanese version, his name is Anthony.

Mr. Beluga

Mr. Beluga (birth name is Fredrich Herzen) is the founder of the Molentary Express, as well as being Sammy's uncle and the younger brother of Anton Herzen. He too is in search of the Elysian Box.

Sammy Thunder

Samuel "Sammy" Thunder is the train conductor of the Molentary Express, and the nephew of Mr. Beluga. Despite his job, Sammy acts like a rockstar, and loves nothing more than to rock and roll. He gives Layton a camera, which becomes a mini-game that unlocks more puzzles.

Barton

Barton is Inspector Chelmey's timid assistant. It is a little-known fact that he is actually 27 years old, despite his appearance.

Hamster

The fat hamster is friends with the Chef in Professor Layton and the Diabolical box once you earn the hamster, you unlock a new minigame with your unlockable toys from puzzles to make the hamster thin again. You can also name him. Get him from the chef.

Unwound/Lost Future Characters

Future Luke

Future Luke (real name: Clive, Klaus in the Japanese version) is the young man who tried to trick Layton and Luke that they were in the future. Initially, he wants to help them, but shows his true colours near the end of the game by kidnapping Flora. It is revealed he wished to avenge his parents, who were killed in the same explosion that killed Claire. He is voiced by Yuri Lowenthal in English. .

Dr. Stahngun/Dimitri Allen

Dimitri Allen, under the disguise of Dr. Stahngun (Dr. Stahn in the Japanese version), kidnaps the British Prime Minister Bill Hawks at his showing of his time machine. He used to be a research partner with Bill Hawks and Claire. In the Japanese version, his name is rendered as Alan Dimitri. He is voiced by Liam O'Brien in English.

Claire Foley

Claire Foley was Professor Layton's old college girlfriend. She was admired by many including her work partner Dimitri Allen and the self claimed nemesis of the Professor, Don Paolo (this is why he dislikes him). Claire gave Layton his beloved top hat just before she left for work. Unfortunately that day she was killed in a failed experiment at the lab where she worked ( It was a time machine and as well as dying, she got shot 10 years into the future). She told Layton not to take his hat off just before she left, and this is why he does not until she has to go back to the day of her death at the end of the 3rd game.

Celeste

Celeste (Sally in the Japanese version) is Claire's younger sister who meets Layton and company in the future. She helps them out of a few sticky situations, and bears a striking resemblance to her older sister. Celeste is revealed to be Claire, being transported 10 years into the future the moment of the explosion that killed her, but the effects of the time travel resulted in her being transported back after helping the professor.

Specter's Flute Characters

Rosa Grims

Rosa Grims is Layton's secretary, maid, and friend. She keeps track of research, cleans his room, and is known for her good advice.

Keyte

Keyte is Granny Riddleton's cat who collects all the unsolved puzzles (replaces Granny Riddleton) for Layton to solve.

Clark Triton

Clark Triton is the mayor of Mist Haley and Luke's father. He is also a friend of Professor Layton from college. He sends Layton a letter requesting his assistance to solve the mystery of the specter.

Brenda Triton

Brenda Triton is Clark's wife, and Luke's mother. Luke is very attached to her.

Yula Alanbard

Yula Alanbard the townsfolk refer to her as the catastrophic witch and Luke's love interest. They say she wants to bring destruction to the entire village. She has an illness which keeps her homebound, and she rarely goes outside. She has a soft spot towards Luke.

Tony Alanbard

Tony Alanbard is Yula's younger brother. Although his sister thinks he's a kind child, he can act very mischievous when nobody is around.

Levin Jakes

Levin Jakes is Mist Haley's Chief of Police. The entire village has complete trust in him. Some say that he is so good at his job, he must be sent from God.

Dark Crows

The Dark Crows as the demon that attacks Layton, Luke, and Remi. She has the ability to transport anywhere she wants to go. She lives in the Black Market and gives Layton, Luke, and Remi quite a chase.

Eternal Diva Characters

Janice Quatlane

Janice Quatlane (ジェニス・カトレーン, Jenisu Katorēn, Jenis Quatlane in the Japanese version) is a famed opera singer who requests Professor Layton's aid. She is known to have a beautiful voice. She is voiced in Japanese by Nana Mizuki (who is also a popular Japanese singer), and in English by Emma Tate.

Oswald Whistler

Oswald Whistler (オズロ・ウィスラー, Ozuro Wisurā, Ozlo Whistler in the Japanese version) is the pianist who runs the music in the opera house. He built the Crown Petone around the same time his daughter, Milena died. He is voiced by Robbie Stevens in English

Melina Whistler

Melina Whistler (ミリーナ・ウィスラー, Mirīna Wīsurā) is Oswald's daughter and Janice's best friend who died 1 year prior to the start of the film. But she strangely reappears as a young girl.

Curtis O'Donnell

Curtis O'Donnell is adventurous sea-captain. He wants to win the Eternal Life in order to travel the world forever. He is voiced by Wayne Forester in English.

Marco Brock

Marco Brock (マルコ・ブロック, Maruko Burokku) is amateur historian. He wants to win the Eternal Life in order to solve all the mysteries of the ancient world. He is voiced by David Holt in English.

Amelia Ruth

Amelia Ruth (アムリー・ルース, Amurī Rūsu, Amlee Ruth in the Japanese version) is a talented, and beautiful young lady. She is a champion chess player, known throughout all Britain. Her grandfather is dying, and she wants to use the Eternal Life to keep him alive.

Fredrick Bargland

Fredrick Bargland (フレデリック・バーグランド, Furedurikku Bāgurando) is a wealthy CEO who lives in London. His doctor gave him six months to live, and he wants to win Eternal Life so his companies will remain successful.

Annie Dretche

Annie Dretche (アニー・ドレッチー, Anī Doretchī) is a famous British author. She wants Eternal Life in order to write novels forever. She is voiced by Maria Darling in English.

Celia Raidley

Celia Raidley (ミセリア・レイドリー, Miseria Reidorī, Micelia Raidley in the Japanese version) is a beautiful model. She wants the Eternal Life so she will never age, and be pretty forever. She is voiced by Sarah Hadland in English.

Pierre Starbuck

Pierre Starbuck (ピエール・スターバック, Piēru Sutābakku) is a star soccer player, who had to give up playing due to a leg injury. He wants the Eternal Life in order to play again. He is voiced by Robbie Stevens in English.