One of the series' main protagonists. His chapters are always written in first person. Bartimaeus is a fourth (or fourteenth) level and ancient djinn, summoned in the trilogy by Nathaniel. * Combat Pragmatist * Deadpan Snarker * The Gump: He often talks about past historical events he had a hand in. * Jackass Genie * Large Ham * Literal Genie * Miles Gloriosus * Noble Djinni * Restored My Faith in Humanity: When Kitty proves her trust by coming over to the other side, he chooses to help them stop the spirit rebellion even though it would be incredibly dangerous. * Ted Baxter: However, he is quite competent so it's not an irritating example. * Vitriolic Best Buds: Grows into this with Johnathan. Well, sort of.