John Rolfe (Disney Character)

John Rolfe is a dashing young English diplomat in service to King James. He is sent to Jamestown with the task of bringing Chief Powhatan back to England for negotiations in order to prevent a war between the natives and the English. His character is based on the historical John Rolfe, who was married to the real life Pocahontas. In the film, he and Pocahontas are initially at odds, but he eventually falls strongly in love with her. John Rolfe is known for his need to be in charge, which annoys Pocahontas at first. He shows much class and good manners during the voyage back to England when he guards Pocahontas from the rough crew, thus earning her respect.