Short Fiction · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Short Fiction by Andre Norton.
Captain Garin Featherstone
major
Also known as Featherstone, Captain Featherstone, Garin, Garin Featherstone, Victory Garin
A captain from Earth who becomes a leader among the Folk of Tav and battles the Black Ones.
Varta
major
A woman of the Folk of Tav who aids Garin and becomes a key ally.
Dandtan
supporting
A member of the Folk of Tav who joins Garin's quest against the Black Ones.
Lady Thrala
major
Also known as Thrala, Thrala of the Light, The Light, XI Thrala
A powerful woman of the Light who becomes Garin's ally and love interest.
Lur
supporting
Also known as Delicately Lur
A mysterious figure associated with the caves and the Black Ones.
Steena
supporting
Also known as this Steena
A woman from the Folk of Tav who interacts with Garin.
Kepta
major
Also known as VI Kepta, VII Kepta
A leader of the Black Ones and antagonist to Garin.
Bat
minor
A creature or character associated with the caves and the Black Ones.
Urg
supporting
Also known as the Black Ones Urg, the Black Ones, Black Ones
A member of the Black Ones, enemies of the Folk of Tav.
Cliff Moran
supporting
Also known as Cliff
A companion of Garin from Earth who joins the adventure.
Trar
minor
A member of the Folk of Tav who aids in the fight against the Black Ones.
Asti
supporting
A wise or ancient being who provides guidance or gifts.
Sera
minor
A character among the Folk of Tav or the Light.
Lord Thran
minor
Also known as Thran, the Lord Thran
A lord associated with the Light or the Folk of Tav.
Gibi
minor
Also known as the Gibi, The Gibi
A creature or group encountered in the caves.
Ancient Ones
minor
Also known as the Ancient Ones, The Ancient Ones
An ancient race defeated by the Black Ones.
Ana
minor
Also known as The Ana, the Ana
A group or entity referenced in the story.
Gregory Farson
minor
Also known as Farson
A character from Earth connected to Garin's past.
Memphir
minor
A location or entity mentioned in the narrative.
Outlander
minor
A term for a stranger or foreigner in the story.
Black Chief
minor
Also known as The Black Chief
A leader among the Black Ones.
Erb
minor
A minor character among the Folk of Tav.
Garan
minor
A character mentioned in the story.
Bub Nelson
minor
Also known as Bub
A character from Earth who appears briefly.
