# Gallions Reach — Character guide

> Key figures in Gallions Reach by H. M. Tomlinson.

- [Mr. Colet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gallions_reach_se/characters/mr_colet.md): A central figure in the narrative, often addressed as 'Tuan' by others.
- [Jim Colet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gallions_reach_se/characters/jim_colet.md): The narrator or focal character, deeply involved in the events of the voyage.
- [Mr. Norrie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gallions_reach_se/characters/mr_norrie.md): A significant character, often referred to as 'Tuan' and involved in the central conflicts.
- [Mr. Sinclair](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gallions_reach_se/characters/mr_sinclair.md): A recurring character with a notable presence in the story.
- [Perriam](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gallions_reach_se/characters/perriam.md): A character of some importance, involved in the narrative's events.
- [Parsell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gallions_reach_se/characters/parsell.md): A character who appears and is referenced throughout the story.
- [Captain Hale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gallions_reach_se/characters/captain_hale.md): A captain whose presence is felt even when not directly seen.
- [Mat](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gallions_reach_se/characters/mat.md): A character with a limited but distinct role in the narrative.
- [Helen Denny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gallions_reach_se/characters/helen_denny.md): A female character who is mentioned and appears in the story.
- [The Captain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gallions_reach_se/characters/the_captain.md): The unnamed captain of the ship, a central authority figure.
- [The Master](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gallions_reach_se/characters/the_master.md): Another title for the ship's master, possibly distinct from the captain.
- [The Stranger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gallions_reach_se/characters/the_stranger.md): A mysterious figure whose identity is central to the plot.
- [Mr. Ah Loi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gallions_reach_se/characters/mr_ah_loi.md): A character of Asian descent, possibly a merchant or local contact.
- [Collins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gallions_reach_se/characters/collins.md): A younger character who interacts with the main cast.
- [Gillespie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gallions_reach_se/characters/gillespie.md): A character mentioned with some frequency, likely part of the crew or passengers.
- [The Doctor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gallions_reach_se/characters/the_doctor.md): The ship's doctor, a recurring minor character.
- [Doris Oliver](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gallions_reach_se/characters/doris_oliver.md): A female character, possibly a love interest or family member.
- [Wilson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gallions_reach_se/characters/wilson.md): A character with a limited but named presence.
- [Mrs. Ah Loi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gallions_reach_se/characters/mrs_ah_loi.md): The wife of Mr. Ah Loi, appears in the narrative.
- [Lycett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gallions_reach_se/characters/lycett.md): A younger character, possibly a crew member.
- [Kuan-yin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gallions_reach_se/characters/kuan_yin.md): A reference to the goddess, possibly as a statue or cultural element.
- [Captain Bennett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gallions_reach_se/characters/captain_bennett.md): A captain mentioned in the story, possibly of another vessel.
- [The Malays](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gallions_reach_se/characters/the_malays.md): A group of local people, often referred to collectively.
- [Tuan Parsell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gallions_reach_se/characters/tuan_parsell.md): Another name for Parsell, used in a respectful context.
- [Mrs. Perriam](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gallions_reach_se/characters/mrs_perriam.md): The wife of Perriam, appears in the narrative.
- [Lamb](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gallions_reach_se/characters/lamb.md): A character referred to by this name, possibly a nickname.
- [The Chief Officer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gallions_reach_se/characters/the_chief_officer.md): The ship's chief officer, a minor but present character.
- [A Malay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gallions_reach_se/characters/a_malay.md): An individual Malay character, possibly distinct from the group.
- [The Strangers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gallions_reach_se/characters/the_strangers.md): A group of strangers, possibly the main characters from an outside perspective.
- [The Speaker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gallions_reach_se/characters/the_speaker.md): An unnamed speaker, possibly a narrator or a character in a specific scene.
- [Noah](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gallions_reach_se/characters/noah.md): A character referred to by this name, possibly a crew member.
- [The Officer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gallions_reach_se/characters/the_officer.md): An unnamed officer, possibly the chief officer or another.
- [The Perriams](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gallions_reach_se/characters/the_perriams.md): The Perriam family, mentioned as a group.
- [The Altair](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gallions_reach_se/characters/the_altair.md): The name of a ship, possibly the one the characters are on.
- [The Chink](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gallions_reach_se/characters/the_chink.md): A derogatory term for a Chinese person, used as a character reference.
- [Circe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gallions_reach_se/characters/circe.md): A mythological reference, possibly used as a name or metaphor.
- [Charley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gallions_reach_se/characters/charley.md): A character, possibly a crew member or passenger.
- [The Chinaman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gallions_reach_se/characters/the_chinaman.md): A Chinese man, possibly a crew member or local.
- [Shakespeare](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gallions_reach_se/characters/shakespeare.md): A reference to the playwright, possibly as a quote or allusion.
- [Silenus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gallions_reach_se/characters/silenus.md): A mythological reference, possibly used as a name or metaphor.
- [Gabriel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gallions_reach_se/characters/gabriel.md): A biblical reference, possibly used as a name or metaphor.
- [The Chinamen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/gallions_reach_se/characters/the_chinamen.md): A group of Chinese men, possibly crew or locals.

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