Character guide

Peyton Farquhar

major

Also known as Farquhar, II Peyton Farquhar

A Southern planter who attempts to sabotage a Union railroad bridge.

Jerome Searing

major

Also known as Private Searing, Searing, Jerome Searing, the Missing Jerome Searing

A Union scout who goes missing during a reconnaissance mission.

Carter Druse

major

Also known as Druse, Private Carter Druse

A Union soldier who must choose between duty and family.

Parker Adderson

major

Also known as Adderson, Sergeant Parker Adderson

A captured Union spy who philosophizes about death.

Captain Downing Madwell

major

Also known as Captain Madwell, Madwell

A Union officer who faces a grim duty on the battlefield.

Herman Brayle

major

Also known as Lieutenant Herman Brayle, Lieutenant Brayle, Brayle

A Union officer known for reckless bravery in battle.

Murlock

major

A grieving widower who experiences a terrifying night alone.

Harker Brayton

major

Also known as Brayton

A man who confronts a deadly snake in his room.

Jefferson Doman

major

Also known as Mr. Jefferson Doman, Mr. Doman, Doman

A man who experiences a strange adventure at Brownville.

Mr. Jarette

major

Also known as Jarette, candle Mr. Jarette

A man who tests a supernatural theory in a haunted house.

Captain Ransome

supporting

Also known as Ransome

A Union officer involved in a tense command situation.

William Grayrock

supporting

Also known as Private Grayrock, Grayrock, William

A soldier who experiences a strange encounter in the woods.

Captain Graffenreid

supporting

A Union officer who struggles with fear and honor.

Gilson

supporting

Also known as Mr. Gilson, the dead Gilson, the late Mr. Gilson, Milton Gilson

A deceased man whose bequest causes unexpected trouble.

Jack Raynor

supporting

Also known as Raynor, Jack

A man involved in a deadly feud with a neighbor.

John Hardshaw

supporting

Also known as John, Hardshaw

A man with a dark past who returns to his family.

Richard Benning

supporting

A man who inherits a mysterious and dangerous property.

Mrs. Hardshaw

supporting

Also known as Hardshaw

The troubled wife of John Hardshaw.

Silas Tilbody

supporting

Also known as Mr. Silas Tilbody, Mr. Tilbody, the great Mr. Tilbody

A prominent citizen involved in a strange legal matter.

Dr. Helberson

supporting

Also known as Helberson

A doctor who witnesses a supernatural event.

William Mancher

supporting

Also known as Mancher, Dr. Mancher

A physician involved in a case of suspected insanity.

Irene Marlowe

supporting

Also known as Irene

A young woman with a tragic fate.

Charles Marlowe

supporting

Also known as Marlowe

Irene's father, a man haunted by the past.

Eva Maynard

supporting

Also known as Eva

A woman caught in a love triangle.

Mary Matthews Porfer

supporting

Also known as Mary Matthews

A woman who marries into a strange family.

Captain Armisted

supporting

Also known as Armisted

A Confederate officer with a secret.

Mr. Porfer

supporting

Mary Matthews' husband, a man with peculiar habits.

Mrs. Porfer

supporting

Mr. Porfer's mother, a domineering woman.

Barney Bree

supporting

Also known as Mr. Barney Bree, Mr. Bree

A man who tells a strange story about a ghost.

James R. Colston

supporting

Also known as Colston, old Jim, James

A former slaveholder haunted by his past.

General Cameron

supporting

Also known as Cameron

A Union general who makes a difficult decision.

Captain Hartroy

supporting

Also known as II Captain Hartroy

A Union officer who confronts a deserter.

Dramer Brune

supporting

Also known as Brune

A soldier who meets a mysterious end.

General Masterson

supporting

Also known as Introduce General Masterson

A Union general known for his eccentricities.

Sergeant Halcrow

supporting

A soldier involved in a deadly feud.

General Clavering

supporting

A Union general who tests an officer's loyalty.

Lieutenant Price

supporting

A young officer who faces a moral dilemma.

Mrs. Farquhar

minor

Also known as Farquhar

Peyton Farquhar's devoted wife.

Caffal Halcrow

minor

Also known as Caffal

A member of the feuding Halcrow family.

Scarry

minor

Also known as poor Scarry

A soldier who meets a tragic end.

Charles Breede

minor

Also known as the late Charles Breede

A deceased man whose will causes conflict.

Mr. Winters

minor

A man who encounters a strange creature.

Pauline

minor

A woman involved in a love affair.

Jo Bentley

minor

Also known as Mr. Jo, Bentley, Mr. Bentley, Mr. Jo . Bentley

A man who tells a story about a ghostly encounter.

Miss Matthews

minor

A young woman courted by a mysterious suitor.

Colonel Harmon

minor

Also known as Colonel

A Union colonel who makes a fateful decision.

Halleck

minor

A Union general mentioned in dispatches.

Mr. Harper

minor

Also known as Harper, Young Harper

A man who encounters a strange phenomenon.

Dr. Harper

minor

Also known as Harper

A physician who treats a mysterious patient.

E. L. G. Steele

minor

Also known as Mr. E. L. G. Steele, Mr. Steele

A publisher mentioned in the preface.

Colonel Ward

minor

Also known as Colonel

A Union colonel who commands a regiment.

Major Creede Halcrow

minor

Also known as Creede Halcrow, Major Halcrow

A Confederate officer from a feuding family.

Mr. Barwell

minor

A man who witnesses a strange event.

John K. Smith

minor

Also known as The K.

A man who applies for a mysterious position.

Dr. Druring

minor

Also known as IV Dr. Druring

A scientist who studies snakes.

Hurdy-Gurdy

minor

Also known as Hurdy

A dog that plays a role in a strange story.

Dr. Barritz

minor

A physician who investigates a supernatural case.

Miss Mendenhall

minor

Also known as Mendenhall

A young woman courted by a mysterious man.

George Thurston

minor

Also known as Thurston

A soldier who dies in a tragic accident.

Miss Maynard

minor

Eva Maynard's sister, a witness to events.

Private Tassman

minor

Also known as Tassman

A soldier who dies in a skirmish.

Marsh

minor

A soldier who experiences a strange vision.

Captain Coulter

minor

Also known as Coulter

A Union officer involved in a deadly affair.

Lieutenant Thurston

minor

Also known as Thurston

A young officer who dies in battle.

Mr. Brentshaw

minor

A man who tells a story about a ghost.

Mr. Benning

minor

Also known as Benning

Richard Benning's relative, involved in the inheritance.

Baby

minor

An infant whose fate is tied to a tragic story.