# Short Fiction — Character guide

> Key figures in Short Fiction by Cordwainer Smith.

- [Martel III](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_11_se/characters/martel_iii.md): A Scanner who struggles with the moral implications of his role in a dystopian society.
- [Underhill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_11_se/characters/underhill.md): A central figure in the narrative, often serving as a focal character.
- [Adam Stone](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_11_se/characters/adam_stone.md): A key character involved in the Scanner world and its conflicts.
- [Luci](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_11_se/characters/luci.md): A female character with significant interactions in the story.
- [Vomact](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_11_se/characters/vomact.md): A prominent figure among the Scanners, often in a leadership role.
- [Father Moontree](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_11_se/characters/father_moontree.md): A religious or ritualistic figure within the Scanner society.
- [Parizianski](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_11_se/characters/parizianski.md): A Scanner with a notable presence in the narrative.
- [Lady May](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_11_se/characters/lady_may.md): A female character of some status within the story's world.
- [Chang](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_11_se/characters/chang.md): A character involved in the Scanner community.
- [Jack Bearden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_11_se/characters/jack_bearden.md): A character who reacts with surprise to events.
- [Captain Wow](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_11_se/characters/captain_wow.md): A minor character with a distinctive name.
- [Henry Haberman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_11_se/characters/henry_haberman.md): A character referenced in the Scanner world.
- [Old Henderson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_11_se/characters/old_henderson.md): An older character mentioned in the narrative.
- [Ariel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_11_se/characters/ariel.md): A named entity, possibly a ship or character.
- [Miss West](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_11_se/characters/miss_west.md): A female character with limited presence.

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