Character guide

Abner Perry

major

Also known as Perry, Dear old Perry

Inventor and companion of David Innes, who helps build the iron mole.

David Innes

major

Also known as David, Innes

Narrator and protagonist who travels to Pellucidar in the iron mole.

Dian the Beautiful

major

Also known as Dian

A beautiful native woman of Pellucidar who becomes David's love interest.

Ghak

supporting

Also known as the taciturn Ghak

A loyal and strong Sarian leader who aids David and Perry.

Hooja the Sly One

supporting

Also known as Hooja, the Sly One

A treacherous and cunning antagonist who schemes against the heroes.

Jubal the Ugly One

supporting

Also known as Jubal, Ugly One, the redoubtable Jubal

A fierce and loyal warrior of the Sarians, known for his strength.

Ja

supporting

A Pellucidarian native and ally who assists David and his friends.

Dacor the Strong One

supporting

Also known as Dacor

A powerful warrior and brother of Dian, who becomes a key ally.

The Mahars

major

Also known as Mahars, Mahar, The Mahar, The Mahars of Phutra, Phutra

The intelligent, reptilian rulers of Pellucidar who enslave humans.

The Sagoths

supporting

Also known as Sagoths, relentless Sagoths, Shrieking Sagoths, the foremost Sagoth

Ape-like creatures who serve as the Mahars' brutal enforcers.

The Sarians

supporting

Also known as Sarians

A tribe of friendly Pellucidarians who befriend David and Perry.