# Short Fiction — Character guide

> Key figures in Short Fiction by Andre Norton.

- [Captain Garin Featherstone](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_3_se/characters/captain_garin_featherstone.md): A captain from Earth who becomes a leader among the Folk of Tav and battles the Black Ones.
- [Varta](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_3_se/characters/varta.md): A woman of the Folk of Tav who aids Garin and becomes a key ally.
- [Dandtan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_3_se/characters/dandtan.md): A member of the Folk of Tav who joins Garin's quest against the Black Ones.
- [Lady Thrala](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_3_se/characters/lady_thrala.md): A powerful woman of the Light who becomes Garin's ally and love interest.
- [Lur](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_3_se/characters/lur.md): A mysterious figure associated with the caves and the Black Ones.
- [Steena](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_3_se/characters/steena.md): A woman from the Folk of Tav who interacts with Garin.
- [Kepta](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_3_se/characters/kepta.md): A leader of the Black Ones and antagonist to Garin.
- [Bat](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_3_se/characters/bat.md): A creature or character associated with the caves and the Black Ones.
- [Urg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_3_se/characters/urg.md): A member of the Black Ones, enemies of the Folk of Tav.
- [Cliff Moran](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_3_se/characters/cliff_moran.md): A companion of Garin from Earth who joins the adventure.
- [Trar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_3_se/characters/trar.md): A member of the Folk of Tav who aids in the fight against the Black Ones.
- [Asti](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_3_se/characters/asti.md): A wise or ancient being who provides guidance or gifts.
- [Sera](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_3_se/characters/sera.md): A character among the Folk of Tav or the Light.
- [Lord Thran](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_3_se/characters/lord_thran.md): A lord associated with the Light or the Folk of Tav.
- [Gibi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_3_se/characters/gibi.md): A creature or group encountered in the caves.
- [Ancient Ones](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_3_se/characters/ancient_ones.md): An ancient race defeated by the Black Ones.
- [Ana](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_3_se/characters/ana.md): A group or entity referenced in the story.
- [Gregory Farson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_3_se/characters/gregory_farson.md): A character from Earth connected to Garin's past.
- [Memphir](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_3_se/characters/memphir.md): A location or entity mentioned in the narrative.
- [Outlander](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_3_se/characters/outlander.md): A term for a stranger or foreigner in the story.
- [Erb](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_3_se/characters/erb.md): A minor character among the Folk of Tav.
- [Bub Nelson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_3_se/characters/bub_nelson.md): A character from Earth who appears briefly.

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