Character guide

Bish Ware

major

Also known as Ware, the old Bish Ware, Special Agent Ware

An old, experienced newsman and special agent who becomes a key ally and mentor.

Glenn Murell

major

Also known as Mr. Murell, Murell, Mr. Glenn Murell

A reporter and the narrator, central to uncovering the conspiracy on Fenris.

Tom Kivelson

major

Also known as Kivelson

A young man from a prominent family, involved in the planet's political struggles.

Steve Ravick

major

Also known as Ravick, The Ravick, Mr. Ravick

A powerful and ruthless businessman who opposes the heroes.

Oscar Fujisawa

supporting

Also known as Oscar

A loyal friend and colleague of the reporters, often providing technical support.

Joe Kivelson

supporting

Also known as Mrs. Joe Kivelson

Tom's mother, a strong-willed matriarch of the Kivelson family.

Walt Boyd

supporting

Also known as Walter Boyd, Walter, Boyd, Walt

A local pilot and friend who assists the reporters in their dangerous missions.

Leo Belsher

supporting

Also known as Mr. Leo Belsher, Belsher, Mr. Belsher

A lawyer and political figure involved in the planet's governance.

Abe Clifford

supporting

Also known as Clifford

A tough, experienced newsman and colleague of Bish Ware.

Morton Hallstock

supporting

Also known as Hallstock, Mort Hallstock, Mort, Mayor Morton Hallstock

The mayor of the main city, a key political player.

Al Devis

minor

Also known as Devis, this Devis

A shady character involved in the criminal underworld.

Ramón Llewellyn

minor

Also known as Llewellyn, Ramón

A local contact and guide for the reporters.

Cesário Vieira

minor

Also known as Cesário

A minor official or local with knowledge of the planet.

Nip Spazoni

minor

Also known as Spazoni

A local thug or enforcer working for Ravick.

Abdullah Monnahan

minor

Also known as Monnahan

A member of the community, possibly a worker or pilot.

Anton Gerrit

minor

Also known as Gerrit

A scientist or technician involved in the planet's operations.

Professor Jan Hartzenbosch

minor

Also known as old Professor Hartzenbosch, Professor Hartzenbosch

An elderly scientist with knowledge of the planet's history.

Julio Kubanoff

minor

Also known as Julio

A local pilot or mechanic who helps the reporters.

Lieutenant Ranjit Singh

minor

Also known as Lieutenant Ranjit, Ranjit Singh

A military officer involved in the planet's defense.

Mohandas Gandhi Feinberg

minor

Also known as Mohandas Feinberg, Feinberg

A local eccentric or minor political figure.

Piet Dumont

minor

Also known as Dumont, Old Piet Dumont, old Piet Dumont

An old-timer with knowledge of the planet's early days.

Mr. Fieschi

minor

Also known as Fieschi, Guido Fieschi

A local businessman or restaurateur.

Mrs. Laden

minor

A local woman, possibly a boarding house keeper.

Ralph Boyd

minor

Also known as Ralph

Walt Boyd's brother, a pilot.

Hans Cronje

minor

Also known as Cronje

A local worker or miner.

Martian Joe

minor

Also known as Joe

A local character, possibly a bartender or informant.

Dr. John Watson

minor

Also known as Watson, John, Dr. Watson

A doctor who treats the injured.

Corkscrew Finnegan

minor

Also known as Corkscrew

A local pilot or adventurer.

Captain Courtland

minor

Also known as Courtland

Captain of a ship involved in the story.

Sigurd Ngozori

minor

Also known as Sigurd

A local pilot or mechanic.

Captain Kivelson

minor

Tom Kivelson's father, a ship captain.

Adolf Lautier

minor

Also known as Lautier

A minor official or businessman.

Old Simon MacGregor

minor

Also known as Simon MacGregor

An old-timer with knowledge of the planet.

Hiram Zilker

minor

Also known as the Reverend Hiram Zilker, the Reverend Zilker, The Reverend Zilker

A local reverend and community leader.

Harry Wong

minor

Also known as Harry

A local pilot or technician.

One Eye Swanson

minor

Also known as Swanson

A local character with a distinctive appearance.

Casmir Oughourlian

minor

Also known as Casmir, Oughourlian

A local businessman or trader.

Mr. Boyd

minor

Father of Walt and Ralph Boyd.