The story follows the comic adventures of a group of characters associated with the Pickwick Club, a London-based organization dedicated to the study of human nature and the promotion of good fellowship.The novel is structured as a series of loosely connected episodes, each featuring the club members as they travel around England and interact with a colorful cast of supporting characters. The main character, Mr. Samuel Pickwick, is a wealthy retired businessman who leads the club on their adventures. Other notable characters include Mr. Tracy Tupman, a ladies' man; Mr. Nathaniel Winkle, a sportsman; and Mr. Augustus Snodgrass, a poet.