# An Antarctic Mystery — Character guide

> Key figures in An Antarctic Mystery by Jules Verne.

- [Captain Len Guy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/characters/captain_len_guy.md): Captain of the Halbrane, leading the search for his brother William Guy.
- [Dirk Peters](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/characters/dirk_peters.md): Survivor of the Grampus and key guide to the Antarctic mystery.
- [Mr. Jeorling](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/characters/mr_jeorling.md): American mineralogist and narrator who joins the Halbrane expedition.
- [James West](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/characters/james_west.md): First mate of the Halbrane, loyal to Captain Len Guy.
- [Hurliguerly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/characters/hurliguerly.md): Boatswain of the Halbrane, a hearty and reliable sailor.
- [Hearne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/characters/hearne.md): Mutinous sailor on the Halbrane who causes trouble.
- [Martin Holt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/characters/martin_holt.md): Sailor rescued from an iceberg, brother of Ned Holt.
- [Arthur Gordon Pym](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/characters/arthur_gordon_pym.md): Protagonist of Poe's novel whose fate is central to the mystery.
- [Hunt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/characters/hunt.md): Mysterious sailor who joins the Halbrane with hidden motives.
- [Mr. Atkins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/characters/mr_atkins.md): Cook on the Halbrane, known for his grumbling demeanor.
- [Glass](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/characters/glass.md): Governor of Tristan d'Acunha who aids the expedition.
- [Patterson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/characters/patterson.md): Second mate of the Halbrane, a competent officer.
- [Endicott](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/characters/endicott.md): Steward on the Halbrane, serving meals and supplies.
- [William Guy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/characters/william_guy.md): Captain of the Jane, lost in the Antarctic years ago.
- [Ned Holt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/characters/ned_holt.md): Brother of Martin Holt, died on the Grampus.
- [Augustus Barnard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/characters/augustus_barnard.md): Friend of Arthur Pym from Poe's novel, mentioned in backstory.
- [Tiger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/characters/tiger.md): Arthur Pym's loyal dog from the original narrative.
- [Richard Parker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/characters/richard_parker.md): Sailor from the Grampus who met a grim fate.
- [Hardy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/characters/hardy.md): Sailor on the Halbrane, part of the crew.
- [Too-Wit](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/characters/too_wit.md): Native chief of Tsalal island from Poe's story.
- [Allen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/characters/allen.md): Sailor on the Halbrane, mentioned briefly.
- [Gratian](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/characters/gratian.md): Sailor on the Halbrane, part of the crew.
- [Francis Bury](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/characters/francis_bury.md): Sailor on the Halbrane, mentioned in passing.
- [Rogers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/an_antarctic_mystery_se/characters/rogers.md): Sailor on the Halbrane, part of the crew.

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