# Plague Ship — Character guide

> Key figures in Plague Ship by Andre Norton.

- [Dane Thorson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plague_ship_se/characters/dane_thorson.md): Cargo-master apprentice on the Solar Queen, central to the crew's adventures.
- [Rip Shannon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plague_ship_se/characters/rip_shannon.md): Astrogator on the Solar Queen, loyal friend to Dane Thorson.
- [Ali Kamil](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plague_ship_se/characters/ali_kamil.md): Crew member of the Solar Queen, often pessimistic but reliable.
- [Captain Jellico](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plague_ship_se/characters/captain_jellico.md): Captain of the Solar Queen, firm and experienced leader.
- [Medic Craig Tau](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plague_ship_se/characters/medic_tau.md): Ship's medic on the Solar Queen, skilled in alien biology.
- [Jasper Weeks](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plague_ship_se/characters/jasper_weeks.md): Crew member of the Solar Queen, known for his small stature.
- [Sinbad](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plague_ship_se/characters/sinbad.md): Portly Salariki trader, key contact on Sargol.
- [Frank Mura](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plague_ship_se/characters/frank_mura.md): Crew member of the Solar Queen, assists with cargo duties.
- [Groft](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plague_ship_se/characters/groft.md): Salariki native on Sargol, involved in trade negotiations.
- [Medic Hovan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plague_ship_se/characters/medic_hovan.md): Wobbling medic from another ship, reports on plague.
- [The Hoobat](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plague_ship_se/characters/hoobat.md): Strange alien creature aboard the Solar Queen, behaves oddly.
- [Kallee](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plague_ship_se/characters/kallee.md): Salariki native, assists the crew during their stay.
- [Queex](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plague_ship_se/characters/queex.md): Alien creature on Sargol, important to local customs.
- [Traxt Cam](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plague_ship_se/characters/cam.md): Eysie crew member, antagonist to the Solar Queen.
- [Karl Kosti](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plague_ship_se/characters/karl_kosti.md): Crew member of the Solar Queen, involved in later missions.
- [Tang Ya](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plague_ship_se/characters/tang_ya.md): Crew member of the Solar Queen, communications specialist.
- [Paft](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plague_ship_se/characters/paft.md): Salariki native, involved in the gorp hunt.
- [Steen Wilcox](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plague_ship_se/characters/steen_wilcox.md): Astrogator on another ship, briefly encountered.
- [Johan Stotz](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plague_ship_se/characters/johan_stotz.md): Engineer on the Solar Queen, maintains ship systems.
- [Vickers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/plague_ship_se/characters/vickers.md): Eysie captain, antagonist in the conflict.

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