Character guide

Captain Len Guy

major

Also known as Len Guy, Captain Guy, Guy

Captain of the Halbrane, leading the search for his brother William Guy.

Dirk Peters

major

Also known as Peters, brave Dirk Peters

Survivor of the Grampus and key guide to the Antarctic mystery.

Mr. Jeorling

major

Also known as Jeorling

American mineralogist and narrator who joins the Halbrane expedition.

James West

supporting

Also known as West, Jim, Jem, Jem West

First mate of the Halbrane, loyal to Captain Len Guy.

Hurliguerly

supporting

Also known as Mr. Hurliguerly

Boatswain of the Halbrane, a hearty and reliable sailor.

Hearne

supporting

Also known as a Hearne

Mutinous sailor on the Halbrane who causes trouble.

Martin Holt

supporting

Also known as Holt, Both Martin Holt

Sailor rescued from an iceberg, brother of Ned Holt.

Arthur Gordon Pym

supporting

Also known as Arthur Pym, Pym, Arthur, Gordon

Protagonist of Poe's novel whose fate is central to the mystery.

Hunt

supporting

Mysterious sailor who joins the Halbrane with hidden motives.

Mr. Atkins

minor

Also known as Atkins, old Atkins

Cook on the Halbrane, known for his grumbling demeanor.

Glass

minor

Also known as ex-corporal Glass, Mr. Glass

Governor of Tristan d'Acunha who aids the expedition.

Patterson

minor

Second mate of the Halbrane, a competent officer.

Endicott

minor

Steward on the Halbrane, serving meals and supplies.

William Guy

minor

Also known as Captain William Guy, William

Captain of the Jane, lost in the Antarctic years ago.

Ned Holt

minor

Also known as Ned, Holt, Ned Holt of the Grampus

Brother of Martin Holt, died on the Grampus.

Augustus Barnard

minor

Also known as Augustus

Friend of Arthur Pym from Poe's novel, mentioned in backstory.

Tiger

minor

Also known as The dog Tiger

Arthur Pym's loyal dog from the original narrative.

Richard Parker

minor

Also known as Parker

Sailor from the Grampus who met a grim fate.

Hardy

minor

Sailor on the Halbrane, part of the crew.

Too-Wit

minor

Also known as Too Wit

Native chief of Tsalal island from Poe's story.

Allen

minor

Also known as one Allen

Sailor on the Halbrane, mentioned briefly.

Gratian

minor

Sailor on the Halbrane, part of the crew.

Francis Bury

minor

Also known as Francis, Bury

Sailor on the Halbrane, mentioned in passing.

Rogers

minor

Sailor on the Halbrane, part of the crew.