Key Out of Time · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Key Out of Time by Andre Norton.
Ross Murdock
major
Also known as Ross, Ross Murdock the loner, the novice Ross, Shortly Ross, Yours, him, himself
A Terran time agent who becomes entangled with the Foanna and the ancient conflict on Hawaika.
Karara Trehern
major
Also known as Karara, Karara Trehern of the Alii, yours, himself
A dolphin-handler from the Alii who aids the Terrans and bonds with the sea creatures.
Gordon Ashe
major
Also known as Gordon, Ashe, Time Agents, yourselves, himself, him
A senior Terran time agent and leader of the expedition to Hawaika.
Foanna
major
Also known as the Foanna, The Foanna, Robed Foanna, the three Foanna, it, your, Your
Three enigmatic witches who wield ancient powers and guide the Terrans.
Loketh
supporting
Also known as Your, himself
A young Hawaikan prince who befriends the Terrans and seeks to reclaim his heritage.
Torgul
supporting
Also known as Captain Torgul, Again Torgul, you, your
A Hawaikan sea captain who allies with the Terrans against the Baldies.
The Terran
supporting
Also known as Terran, Terran dolphin, the now helpless Terran, the Baldy, Baldy, Baldy sub, himself
A generic Terran agent, often referring to Ross or Ashe in context.
Baldies
supporting
Also known as the Baldies, The Baldies, XII Baldies, Three Baldies, the Baldies super - Terran, themselves, They're, their
A hostile alien race with psionic powers who oppose the Terrans on Hawaika.
Hawaikan
supporting
Also known as the Hawaikan creature, the Hawaikan, Hawaikan, The Hawaikan, the visibly reluctant Hawaikan, the Rovers, a Hawaikan, Rovers, the awestricken Rovers, The Rovers
A native Hawaikan creature or collective of Rovers encountered by the Terrans.
Vistur
supporting
A Hawaikan who assists the Terrans and Loketh in their quest.
Tino-rau
minor
Also known as Tino, Tino - rau, Tino - rau, Taua—five Terrans
A Terran agent or native guide among the group on Hawaika.
Lady Jazia
minor
Also known as Jazia
A Hawaikan noblewoman with ties to the Foanna and the ancient conflict.
Glicmas
minor
A Hawaikan character involved in the political struggles of the islands.
Zahur
minor
Also known as Lord Zahur
A Hawaikan lord who opposes the Terrans and their allies.
Taua
minor
A Terran or native character among the expedition group.
Salkars
minor
Also known as their
A group or individual Hawaikan mentioned in the narrative.
Phutka
minor
Also known as the Justice of Phutka
A Hawaikan deity or concept of justice invoked in the story.
Baleku
minor
A Hawaikan character who appears in the later chapters.
Kyn Add
minor
Also known as the gutted Kyn Add
A location or entity personified, possibly a ruined city or fortress.
Lady Ynvalda
minor
Also known as Ynvalda
A Hawaikan noblewoman associated with the Foanna.
PaKeeKee
minor
A dolphin or sea creature that aids the Terrans.
Afrukta
minor
A Hawaikan character mentioned in passing.
Gordoon
minor
Also known as your
A minor Hawaikan figure in the narrative.
Hori
minor
A Hawaikan character with limited appearance.
Sea Maid
minor
A ship or vessel mentioned in the story.
Ongal
minor
A Hawaikan character appearing briefly.
Travis Fox
minor
A Terran time agent mentioned in the narrative.