# Can Such Things Be? — Character guide

> Key figures in Can Such Things Be? by Ambrose Bierce.

- [Halpin Frayser](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/halpin_frayser.md): A man who becomes lost in a haunted forest and encounters a terrifying supernatural entity.
- [Haïta](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/haita.md): A shepherd who embarks on a quest to find happiness, guided by a mysterious voice.
- [Moxon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/moxon.md): An inventor who creates a chess-playing automaton with a disturbing consciousness.
- [Brainerd Byring](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/brainerd_byring.md): A young lieutenant who experiences a strange and fatal encounter during a military campaign.
- [Jo Dunfer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/jo_dunfer.md): A young boy who becomes entangled in a mysterious and tragic event in a rural community.
- [Hiram Beeson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/hiram_beeson.md): A man who returns from the dead to confront his murderer in a chilling tale of revenge.
- [Hawver](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/hawver.md): A man who investigates a haunted house and experiences a terrifying supernatural phenomenon.
- [William Holt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/william_holt.md): A man who encounters a ghostly apparition that reveals a dark family secret.
- [Hugh Morgan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/hugh_morgan.md): A man whose death is investigated, leading to a bizarre and supernatural explanation.
- [Mohun Dampier](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/mohun_dampier.md): A man who experiences a strange and fatal encounter with a doppelgänger.
- [Jaralson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/jaralson.md): A detective investigating a mysterious death in a small town.
- [Silas Deemer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/silas_deemer.md): A man who returns as a ghost to haunt the site of his former home.
- [Barr Lassiter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/barr_lassiter.md): A man who encounters a ghostly figure in a remote mountain cabin.
- [Henry Saylor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/henry_saylor.md): A man who experiences a strange and terrifying vision of his own death.
- [Bramwell Olcott Bartine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/bramwell_olcott_bartine.md): A man whose death is investigated, revealing a supernatural connection to his watch.
- [John May](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/john_may.md): A man who experiences a strange and fatal encounter with a supernatural entity.
- [Orrin Brower](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/orrin_brower.md): A fugitive who encounters a ghostly figure in a dark wood.
- [Gordon Doyle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/gordon_doyle.md): A man who is accused of murder and must prove his innocence.
- [John Bartine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/john_bartine.md): A man who inherits a mysterious watch that seems to predict death.
- [William Hayner Gordon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/william_hayner_gordon.md): A man who experiences a strange and fatal encounter with a supernatural entity.
- [Young Halpin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/young_halpin.md): A young man who becomes involved in a mysterious and tragic event.
- [Mr. Dunfer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/mr_dunfer.md): The father of Jo Dunfer, involved in the tragic events of the story.
- [King](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/king.md): A man who experiences a strange and terrifying encounter with a ghost.
- [Dr. Dorrimore](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/dr_dorrimore.md): A doctor who investigates a mysterious death and encounters the supernatural.
- [Henry Armstrong](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/henry_armstrong.md): A man who is executed and then experiences a strange afterlife.
- [Mr. Rosser](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/mr_rosser.md): A man who encounters a ghostly figure in a haunted house.
- [Mr. Galbraith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/mr_galbraith.md): A young man who experiences a strange and fatal encounter.
- [Alvan Creede](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/alvan_creede.md): A man who becomes involved in a mysterious and tragic event.
- [Whisky Jo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/whisky_jo.md): A drunkard who encounters a supernatural entity.
- [Lawrence Barting](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/lawrence_barting.md): A man who returns from the dead to deliver a message.
- [Holker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/holker.md): A man who investigates a mysterious disappearance.
- [Mr. Wren](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/mr_wren.md): A man who experiences a strange and terrifying encounter.
- [Miss Margovan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/miss_margovan.md): A woman who encounters a ghostly figure.
- [Staley Fleming](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/staley_fleming.md): A man who experiences a hallucination that leads to his death.
- [David William Duck](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/david_william_duck.md): A man who is haunted by a ghostly apparition.
- [Dunning](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/dunning.md): A soldier who experiences a strange and fatal encounter.
- [Janette Harford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/janette_harford.md): A woman who becomes involved in a supernatural event.
- [Andrus C. Palmer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/andrus_c_palmer.md): A man who experiences a strange and terrifying vision.
- [Charles May](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/charles_may.md): A man who becomes involved in a mysterious and tragic event.
- [Judge Veigh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/judge_veigh.md): A judge who returns as a ghost to haunt his former home.
- [Stevens](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/stevens.md): A man who experiences a strange and fatal encounter.
- [Mr. Creede](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/mr_creede.md): A man who becomes involved in a mysterious event.
- [Philip Eckert](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/philip_eckert.md): An old man who experiences a strange and terrifying encounter.
- [Charles Ashmore](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/charles_ashmore.md): A young man who mysteriously disappears without a trace.
- [Col. J. C. McArdle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/col_j_c_mcardle.md): A colonel who investigates a mysterious death.
- [James Burne Worson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/james_burne_worson.md): A man who experiences a strange and fatal encounter while running.
- [Ben Greene](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/ben_greene.md): A soldier who experiences a strange and fatal encounter.
- [Mr. Dampier](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/mr_dampier.md): A man who experiences a strange and fatal encounter with a doppelgänger.
- [Mr. Manton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/mr_manton.md): A man who is haunted by the ghost of his wife.
- [Berry Davis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/berry_davis.md): A man who experiences a strange and terrifying encounter.
- [Rev. Mr. Cummings](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/rev_mr_cummings.md): A reverend who encounters a ghostly figure.
- [Margaret Corray](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/margaret_corray.md): A woman who becomes involved in a supernatural event.
- [Mr. Hoskin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/mr_hoskin.md): A man who experiences a strange and terrifying encounter.
- [John Mortonson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/john_mortonson.md): A man whose funeral takes a bizarre and terrifying turn.
- [Hetty Parlow](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/hetty_parlow.md): A woman who becomes involved in a mysterious event.
- [George W. Kent](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/george_w_kent.md): A man who experiences a strange and fatal encounter.
- [Rev. Henry Galbraith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/rev_henry_galbraith.md): A reverend who becomes involved in a mysterious event.
- [Williamson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/williamson.md): A man who experiences a strange and terrifying encounter.
- [Mrs. Williamson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/mrs_williamson.md): A woman who is haunted by a ghostly apparition.
- [Haley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/haley.md): A man who experiences a strange and terrifying encounter.
- [Sancher](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/sancher.md): A man who becomes involved in a mysterious event.
- [Lieutenant Dudley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/lieutenant_dudley.md): A lieutenant who experiences a strange and fatal encounter.
- [Robert Mosely Maren](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/robert_mosely_maren.md): A man who experiences a strange and terrifying encounter.
- [George J. Reid](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/george_j_reid.md): A man who becomes involved in a mysterious event.
- [Hastur](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/hastur.md): A mysterious and powerful entity from the city of Carcosa.
- [Ramon Gallegos](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/ramon_gallegos.md): A man who becomes involved in a mysterious event.
- [William Shaw](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/william_shaw.md): A man who experiences a strange and fatal encounter.
- [Robert Harding](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/robert_harding.md): A man who becomes involved in a mysterious event.
- [Jane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/jane.md): A woman who becomes involved in a mysterious event.
- [Mr. Grossmith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/mr_grossmith.md): A man who experiences a strange and terrifying encounter.
- [Brewer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/brewer.md): A man who becomes involved in a mysterious event.
- [Mrs. Harding](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/mrs_harding.md): A woman who is haunted by a ghostly apparition.
- [Mrs. Creede](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/mrs_creede.md): A woman who becomes involved in a mysterious event.
- [Rupert Bartine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/rupert_bartine.md): A man who becomes involved in a mysterious event.
- [Herman Deluse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/herman_deluse.md): An old man who experiences a strange and terrifying encounter.
- [Bushrod Albro](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/bushrod_albro.md): A man who becomes involved in a mysterious event.
- [Myron Bayne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/can_such_things_be_se/characters/myron_bayne.md): A man who returns as a ghost to communicate with his descendants.

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