Character guide

Ed Garth

major

Also known as Garth, III Garth, IV Garth, Briefly Garth

A central protagonist navigating dangerous adventures across multiple worlds.

Nicholas Martin

major

Also known as Martin, Nick, the infuriated Martin, II Nicholas Martin, the old Nicholas Martin, Nick Martin

A key figure whose actions drive much of the plot's conflict.

Derek Stuart

major

Also known as Stuart, Stuart even, Silently Stuart

A recurring character involved in pivotal events.

Jerry Vanning

major

Also known as Vanning, Mr. Vanning, Jerry, Idly Vanning, Mr. Jerry Vanning, IV Vanning, Silently Vanning

A resourceful protagonist facing extraordinary challenges.

Steve Arnsen

major

Also known as Arnsen, Steve

A determined character with a significant role in the narrative.

Samuel Dantan

supporting

Also known as Dantan, Thoughtfully Dantan

A thoughtful individual whose perspective shapes key scenes.

Andrea Duncan

supporting

Also known as Duncan, Instinctively Duncan, Instinctively Andrea

A character driven by instinct in critical moments.

Dr. Robert Bruno

supporting

Also known as Bruno, Dr. Bruno

A scientist whose expertise proves vital.

Lyman

supporting

A mysterious figure whose presence influences events.

Tolliver Watt

supporting

Also known as Watt, See Watt, Tolliver, the dazed Watt, Even Tolliver Watt

A dazed but important participant in the unfolding drama.

Saul Duncan

supporting

Also known as Duncan, Saul

A character with a strong presence and personal stakes.

Erika Ashby

supporting

Also known as Erika, the unhappy Erika, the now pensive Erika

A pensive woman whose emotions drive subplots.

Douglas O'Brien

supporting

Also known as Poor Doug, Doug, O'Brien, Once O'Brien, But O'Brien, Silently O'Brien

A character facing adversity with silent resolve.

Brent Olcott

supporting

Also known as Olcott, Technically Olcott, Presently Olcott

A technically minded individual in the story.

Raoul St. Cyr

supporting

Also known as St. Cyr, Cyr, Raoul, The drenched St. Cyr

A drenched and dramatic character with flair.

Dr. Kenneth Morrissey

supporting

Also known as Morrissey, Ken, Dr. Morrissey

A doctor whose actions have consequences.

Paula Trent

supporting

Also known as Paula

A woman whose presence is felt in key interactions.

Mr. Martin

supporting

Also known as Martin

A distinct character separate from Nicholas Martin.

Captain Brown

supporting

Also known as Brown

A captain with authority and a role in events.

Doc Willard

supporting

Also known as Willard, Doc

A doctor providing aid and counsel.

Don Callahan

supporting

Also known as Callahan, the disguised Callahan

A disguised character with hidden motives.

The Aesir

supporting

Also known as Aesir

A collective of powerful beings influencing the plot.

DeeDee Fleming

supporting

Also known as DeeDee, the beautiful and brainless DeeDee, the obedient DeeDee

A beautiful but seemingly shallow character.

Carver Brown

supporting

Also known as Carver, Brown, Instinctively Brown

An instinctive character with a role in the story.

Rudy Hartman

supporting

Also known as Hartman, Pirate Rudy Hartman, Hastily Hartman

A hasty pirate with a part in the action.

The Zarno

supporting

Also known as Zarno, Two Zarno, the superstitious Zarno, A Zarno

A superstitious alien race encountered in the story.

The Swamja

supporting

Also known as Swamja, a Swamja, every Swamja, A Swamja

An alien species with a collective identity.

Lhar

minor

A named character with a presence in the narrative.

Lysla

minor

A character who appears in key scenes.

Sampson

minor

Also known as the rebellious Sampson

A rebellious figure with limited appearances.

The Varra

minor

Also known as Varra Helmets, Varra, the Helmets

An alien group known as the Helmets.

Zeeth

minor

A minor character with a name in the story.

Sanfel

minor

A named individual appearing briefly.

Quiana

minor

A character with a small but noted role.

The Martians

minor

Also known as Martians

Martian beings appearing in the narrative.

ENIAC

minor

Also known as Eniac, ENIAC Gamma the Ninety-Third, ENIAC Gamma

A sentient machine with a role in events.

Kenesaw Sanderson

minor

Also known as Sanderson, Kenesaw

A named character with limited involvement.

Commander Benson

minor

Also known as Benson, The Commander, Morgan Commander Benson

A commander with authority in the story.

Gregson

minor

A minor character with a name.

Circe

minor

Also known as Circe of Colchis

The legendary sorceress appearing in the story.

Hobbs

minor

Also known as The mild-faced Hobbs, Both Hobbs

A mild-faced character with a brief role.

Deirdre

minor

Also known as Deirdre of the Tuatha Dé

A mythological figure appearing in the narrative.

Kari

minor

Also known as Abruptly Kari

A character who appears abruptly in scenes.

Tex Hastings

minor

Also known as Hastings

A named character with a minor part.

Barbara

minor

A woman with a small role in the story.

Goodenow

minor

A minor character mentioned in the narrative.

Andrew Parsons

minor

Also known as Parsons

A named individual with limited presence.

The Captain

minor

An unnamed captain with a role in events.

Disraeli

minor

A historical figure referenced in the story.

Moira

minor

A character with a name but brief appearance.

Fra Rafael

minor

Also known as Fra

A religious figure appearing in the narrative.

John Starr

minor

Also known as Starr, John

A named character with a minor role.

The Plutonians

minor

Aliens from Pluto appearing in the story.

Tolomo

minor

A minor character with a name.

Ivan the Terrible

minor

Also known as Ivan, Terrible

The historical tsar referenced in the narrative.

Baron Kralitz

minor

Also known as the Baron Kralitz, Kralitz, a Kralitz

A baron with a role in the secret of Kralitz.

Mammoth

minor

Also known as Mammoth-Slayer

A prehistoric creature or slayer referenced.

Kharn

minor

A named character with limited presence.

Ivan IV

minor

Also known as Ivan, Ivan the Terrible

Another reference to Ivan the Terrible.

Miss Ashby

minor

A woman related to Erika Ashby.

Mr. Arnsen

minor

Also known as Arnsen

A character related to Steve Arnsen.

The Ancients

minor

Ancient beings referenced in the story.

Thar

minor

A character from the Eyes of Thar.

The Indios

minor

Also known as Indios, other Indios

Indigenous people appearing in the narrative.

Vail

minor

A minor character with a name.

Mr. St. Cyr

minor

Also known as St. Cyr

A character related to Raoul St. Cyr.

Summit

minor

A named character with a brief role.

Chahnn

minor

A minor character with a name.

Dr. Jem Willard

minor

Also known as Willard

A doctor related to Doc Willard.

Earthgirl

minor

A female Earthling character.

Orson

minor

A minor character with a name.

Ivan the Terrified

minor

Also known as Ivan

A frightened version of Ivan.

The Zarnos

minor

A group related to the Zarno.

Bob

minor

A minor character with a common name.

Zha

minor

A named character with limited presence.

Franz

minor

A minor character with a name.

Venusian

minor

Also known as The Venusian

A being from Venus appearing briefly.

Gharza

minor

A minor character with a name.