# First Lensman — Character guide

> Key figures in First Lensman by E. E. Smith.

- [Virgil Samms](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/first_lensman_se/characters/virgil_samms.md): First Lensman and founder of the Galactic Patrol, central protagonist.
- [Jack Kinnison](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/first_lensman_se/characters/jack_kinnison.md): Rough-and-tumble spaceman and father of Roderick Kinnison.
- [Jill Samms](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/first_lensman_se/characters/jill_samms.md): Daughter of Virgil Samms and early Lensman candidate.
- [George Olmstead](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/first_lensman_se/characters/george_olmstead.md): Lensman and key ally of Samms in early Patrol operations.
- [Roderick Kinnison](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/first_lensman_se/characters/roderick_kinnison.md): Son of Jack Kinnison, later Port Admiral and key Lensman.
- [Senator Morgan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/first_lensman_se/characters/senator_morgan.md): Corrupt politician and antagonist to the Patrol.
- [George Washington Jones](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/first_lensman_se/characters/george_washington_jones.md): Undercover agent and later Lensman working with Samms.
- [Herkimer Third](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/first_lensman_se/characters/herkimer_third.md): Wealthy and eccentric businessman involved in early Patrol funding.
- [Mase Northrop](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/first_lensman_se/characters/mase_northrop.md): Lensman and early recruit to the Galactic Patrol.
- [The Palainian](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/first_lensman_se/characters/the_palainian.md): Alien Lensman from Palain, a key non-human member.
- [Nels Bergenholm](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/first_lensman_se/characters/nels_bergenholm.md): Brilliant scientist who invents the Bergenholm drive.
- [Gharlane of Eddore](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/first_lensman_se/characters/gharlane_of_eddore.md): Eddorian agent opposing the Arisian plan.
- [Virgilia Samms](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/first_lensman_se/characters/virgilia_samms.md): Daughter of Virgil Samms and later Lensman.
- [Dronvire](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/first_lensman_se/characters/dronvire.md): Rigellian Lensman, a non-human member of the Patrol.
- [Alexander Clayton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/first_lensman_se/characters/alexander_clayton.md): Naval officer and early supporter of the Lens project.
- [Isaacson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/first_lensman_se/characters/isaacson.md): Government official involved in early Patrol politics.
- [Knobos](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/first_lensman_se/characters/knobos.md): Alien delegate and early contact for the Patrol.
- [May Molly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/first_lensman_se/characters/may_molly.md): Waitress and love interest of a Patrolman.
- [Captain Winfield](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/first_lensman_se/characters/captain_winfield.md): Naval captain involved in early Patrol missions.
- [Thomas Aquinas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/first_lensman_se/characters/thomas_aquinas.md): Historical figure referenced in context.

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