Character guide

David Innes

major

Also known as David, Innes, David I

The narrator and protagonist, an American explorer stranded in Pellucidar.

Abner Perry

major

Also known as Perry, dear old Perry, Poor Perry, the Perry, Captain Oliver Hazard Perry, Presently Perry

David's elderly inventor friend who accompanies him to Pellucidar.

Dian the Beautiful

major

Also known as Dian, Dian the Beautiful One

A beautiful Pellucidarian woman and David's love interest.

Hooja the Sly One

major

Also known as Hooja, the treacherous Hooja, the Sly One, hated Hooja

A treacherous Pellucidarian who schemes against David and Dian.

Juag

supporting

A friendly Pellucidarian who becomes a loyal ally to David.

Ghak the Hairy One

supporting

Also known as Ghak

A hairy Pellucidarian chieftain and ally of David.

Raja

supporting

A Pellucidarian warrior and companion to David.

Gr-gr-gr

supporting

Also known as old Gr-gr-gr

An ancient Pellucidarian sage with knowledge of the land.

Ja the Mezop

supporting

Also known as Ja, First Ja

A Mezop warrior who aids David in his adventures.

Dacor the Strong One

supporting

Also known as Dacor

A powerful Pellucidarian warrior and ally.

Cogdon Nestor

minor

Also known as Nestor

A human captive in Pellucidar encountered by David.

Frank Downes

minor

Also known as Downes

Another human captive from the outer world in Pellucidar.

Kolk

minor

A Sagoth leader who opposes David.

Goork

minor

A Sagoth warrior serving under Kolk.

Gilak

minor

A Pellucidarian warrior who joins David's group.

Ranee

minor

A female Pellucidarian character encountered by David.

Tu-al-sa

minor

Also known as Tu

A Mezop ally who assists David.