# Search the Sky — Character guide

> Key figures in Search the Sky by Frederik Pohl.

- [Ross](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/search_the_sky_se/characters/ross.md): A central character, likely the captain of a spaceship on a quest.
- [Helena](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/search_the_sky_se/characters/helena.md): A key female character, possibly Ross's love interest or companion.
- [Marconi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/search_the_sky_se/characters/marconi.md): A trader or engineer who joins the main group.
- [Bernie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/search_the_sky_se/characters/bernie.md): A quirky, possibly alien or mutated crew member.
- [Haarland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/search_the_sky_se/characters/haarland.md): An older, authoritative figure, possibly a captain or elder.
- [Ben Jones](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/search_the_sky_se/characters/ben_jones.md): A character named Jones, distinct from Sam Jones.
- [Sam Jones](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/search_the_sky_se/characters/sam_jones.md): A doctor and member of the crew, possibly a scientist.
- [Charles Oldham IV](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/search_the_sky_se/characters/charles_oldham_iv.md): A wealthy or aristocratic character with a formal name.
- [Cavallo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/search_the_sky_se/characters/cavallo.md): A female character, possibly a love interest or crew member.
- [Doc Jones](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/search_the_sky_se/characters/doc_jones.md): Another Jones character, possibly a doctor or engineer.
- [Marylyn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/search_the_sky_se/characters/marylyn.md): A female character, possibly a narrator or focal point.
- [The Judge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/search_the_sky_se/characters/the_judge.md): An authority figure who presides over a trial or judgment.
- [Flarney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/search_the_sky_se/characters/flarney.md): A minor character, possibly a crew member or local.
- [Whitker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/search_the_sky_se/characters/whitker.md): An older male character, possibly a trader or elder.
- [Halsey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/search_the_sky_se/characters/halsey.md): A named character, possibly a pilot or officer.
- [Ma](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/search_the_sky_se/characters/ma.md): A maternal figure, possibly a crew member's mother.
- [Dobermann](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/search_the_sky_se/characters/dobermann.md): A character with a German-sounding name, possibly a scientist.
- [Joe Mulcahy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/search_the_sky_se/characters/joe_mulcahy.md): A doctor, possibly a minor medical officer.
- [Leverett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/search_the_sky_se/characters/leverett.md): A minor character, possibly a crew member.
- [Doc Gibbons](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/search_the_sky_se/characters/doc_gibbons.md): A doctor, possibly a minor medical figure.
- [Mr. Oldham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/search_the_sky_se/characters/mr_oldham.md): An older male character, possibly related to Charles Oldham.
- [Minerva](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/search_the_sky_se/characters/minerva.md): A female character, possibly a ship or personification.
- [Willie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/search_the_sky_se/characters/willie.md): A minor character, possibly a young male.
- [Kent](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/search_the_sky_se/characters/kent.md): A minor character, possibly a crew member.
- [Masters](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/search_the_sky_se/characters/masters.md): A minor character, possibly an officer or narrator.
- [Sonny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/search_the_sky_se/characters/sonny.md): A young male character, possibly a child or junior.
- [Scholar Dobermann](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/search_the_sky_se/characters/scholar_dobermann.md): A scholarly character, possibly a scientist or academic.
- [Lurline](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/search_the_sky_se/characters/lurline.md): A female character, possibly a mythical or local figure.
- [Peepeece](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/search_the_sky_se/characters/peepeece.md): A minor character, possibly a nickname or alien.
- [Junior](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/search_the_sky_se/characters/junior.md): A junior character, possibly a robot or young person.
- [Hennery Matson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/search_the_sky_se/characters/hennery_matson.md): A minor character, possibly a crew member.
- [Smiley Smog](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/search_the_sky_se/characters/smiley_smog.md): A jovial character, possibly an uncle figure.
- [Junior Dobermann](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/search_the_sky_se/characters/junior_dobermann.md): A younger Dobermann, possibly a son or apprentice.
- [Angela](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/search_the_sky_se/characters/angela.md): A female character, possibly a love interest.
- [Sherrington](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/search_the_sky_se/characters/sherrington.md): A minor character, possibly a scientist or officer.
- [Azor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/search_the_sky_se/characters/azor.md): A minor character, possibly an alien or local.
- [Fallon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/search_the_sky_se/characters/fallon.md): A minor character, possibly a crew member.
- [Aalborg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/search_the_sky_se/characters/aalborg.md): A minor character, possibly a place name used as a person.
- [Wesley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/search_the_sky_se/characters/wesley.md): A minor character, possibly a young male.
- [Appleby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/search_the_sky_se/characters/appleby.md): An elderly character, possibly a senior citizen.

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