# Short Fiction — Character guide

> Key figures in Short Fiction by Fritz Leiber.

- [Ernie Meeker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_19_se/characters/ernie_meeker.md): A central character and narrator in several stories, often involved in speculative events.
- [Pop Trumbull](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_19_se/characters/poppy_pop_trumbull.md): A recurring character, often a wise or eccentric figure in various tales.
- [Violet Gusterson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_19_se/characters/violet_gusterson.md): A key female character, often involved in complex relationships and plots.
- [Fay](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_19_se/characters/fay.md): A prominent female character with a strong presence in multiple stories.
- [Mary Alice Pope](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_19_se/characters/mary_alice_pope.md): A central female character, often a love interest or key figure.
- [Jack Barr](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_19_se/characters/jack_barr.md): A male character involved in action and adventure plots.
- [Sandra Lea Grayling](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_19_se/characters/lee_grayling.md): A female character with a significant role in social dynamics.
- [Martin Kesserich](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_19_se/characters/martin_kesserich.md): A character often involved in intellectual or mysterious scenarios.
- [George Gusterson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_19_se/characters/george_gusterson.md): A male character, often a husband or authority figure.
- [Tom Dorset](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_19_se/characters/tom_dorset.md): A narrator and protagonist in several stories.
- [Doc Pyeskov](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_19_se/characters/doc_pyeskov.md): A doctor character, often providing medical or scientific insight.
- [Mr. Ellenby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_19_se/characters/mr_ellenby.md): A supporting character in various social settings.
- [Meg Winterly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_19_se/characters/meg_winterly.md): A female character with a role in romantic or dramatic plots.
- [Simon Grue](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_19_se/characters/simon_grue.md): A character often involved in mysterious or sinister events.
- [Richard Rowe Krumbine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_19_se/characters/richard_rowe_krumbine.md): A character with a notable presence in complex narratives.
- [Jorj Helmuth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_19_se/characters/jorj_helmuth.md): A character appearing in various storylines.
- [Mr. Poet Madson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_19_se/characters/madson.md): A poet character, often providing commentary or humor.
- [Harry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_19_se/characters/harry_hank_hal.md): A male character appearing in multiple stories.
- [Gummitch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_19_se/characters/kats_gummitch.md): A cat character with a unique perspective in a story.
- [Sidney J. Lessingham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_19_se/characters/sidney_lessingham.md): A character associated with theatrical or literary themes.
- [Pa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_19_se/characters/pa.md): A paternal figure in one or more stories.
- [Willard Farquar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_19_se/characters/willard_farquar.md): A young male character in various plots.
- [Mr. Grunfeld](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_19_se/characters/grunfeld.md): A supporting character in business or social contexts.
- [Morton Opperly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_19_se/characters/opperly.md): A character with a role in specific story arcs.
- [Robie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_19_se/characters/robie.md): A character appearing in multiple narratives.
- [Bela Grabo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_19_se/characters/bela_grabo.md): A character with a mysterious or foreign air.
- [William Augustus Angler](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_19_se/characters/william_augustus_angler.md): A character often involved in chess or intellectual pursuits.
- [Rosalind Wolver](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_19_se/characters/rosalind_wolver.md): A female character with a role in family or romantic plots.
- [Jan Tregarron](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_19_se/characters/jan_tregarron.md): A character with a notable presence in certain stories.
- [Effie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_19_se/characters/effie.md): A female character, often a servant or minor figure.
- [Willie Angler](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_19_se/characters/willie_angler.md): A character related to the Angler family.
- [Celeste Wolver](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_19_se/characters/celeste_wolver.md): A female character in the Wolver family.
- [Catherine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_19_se/characters/catherine_kitty.md): A female character, possibly a cat or nickname.
- [Ray Baker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_19_se/characters/ray_baker.md): A character appearing in various stories.
- [Roger Snedden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_19_se/characters/roger_snedden.md): A supporting character in social or professional settings.
- [Theodor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_19_se/characters/theodor_teddy.md): A character with a role in specific plots.
- [Simon Great](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_19_se/characters/simon_great.md): A character involved in chess or intellectual contests.
- [Agnes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_19_se/characters/agnes_ness.md): A female character, possibly a servant or acquaintance.
- [Potshelter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_19_se/characters/potshelter.md): A character with a unique name, possibly a nickname.
- [Croker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_19_se/characters/croker.md): A supporting character in various plots.
- [Queen Elizabeth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_19_se/characters/queen_elizabeth.md): A historical figure referenced in stories.
- [Ma](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_19_se/characters/ma.md): A maternal figure in one or more stories.
- [Vasily Stulnikov-Gurevich](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_19_se/characters/vasily_stulnikov.md): A character with a complex name, possibly a chess player.

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