A round character is a complex, realistic character, who displays a certain amount of emotional depth. Typically, main characters are round and have layers to their personalities. They are not strictly one-dimensional and mirror real-life individuals. In Saki's short story "The Interlopers," Ulrich von Gradwitz is considered a round character. Ulrich hails from a wealthy family and owns a precipitous, narrow strip of woodland in the Carpathian Mountains. This disputed territory has been the catalyst of a long-standing family feud between the Gradwitz and Znaeym families for several generations.

Initially, Ulrich von Gradwitz is depicted as a vengeful, hostile man, who desires to kill his enemy, George Znaeym. However, Ulrich is unable to shoot George because a massive beech tree falls on top of him, trapping both men beneath its heavy trunk. While Ulrich is trapped underneath the tree, he demonstrates depth of character by offering George a draught of wine. Ulrich then attempts to make amends and end the long-standing feud by telling George that if his men arrive first, he will have them rescue George. He proceeds to call himself a fool for participating in the land dispute and expresses his desire to become friends with George Znaeym. By making amends, forgiving his enemy, and dismissing their feud, Ulrich von Gradwitz proves that he is a round character. Overall, Ulrich von Gradwitz is considered a round character because he demonstrates a depth of character, has layers to his personality, and displays authentic emotions.