# Short Fiction — Character guide

> Key figures in Short Fiction by Poul Anderson.

- [Colin Fraser](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/colin_fraser.md): A central character, likely a space traveler or agent involved in multiple adventures.
- [Simon Dalgetty](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/simon_dalgetty.md): A key figure, possibly a scientist or officer, with frequent narrative focus.
- [Captain Corun](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/corun.md): A military captain, likely commanding a ship or station in a conflict.
- [Bo Jonsson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/bo_jonsson.md): A prominent character, possibly a pilot or adventurer, with many pronoun references.
- [Ray Ballantyne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/ray_ballantyne.md): A recurring character, likely a rugged spaceman or soldier.
- [Alfric](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/alfric.md): A warrior or noble from a feudal or alien society.
- [Basil Donovan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/basil_donovan.md): A captain or nobleman, possibly a swashbuckling figure.
- [Dr. Robert Kennedy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/robert_kennedy.md): A doctor or scientist involved in key plot events.
- [Dr. Arch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/dr_arch.md): A medical or scientific professional with significant dialogue.
- [Kery of Broina](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/kery_of_broina.md): A warrior or leader from a barbarian or alien culture.
- [Ellen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/ellen.md): A woman with multiple aliases, possibly a spy or love interest.
- [Dyann Korlas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/dyann_korlas.md): A female character, possibly a pilot or agent.
- [Mike Blades](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/mike_blades.md): A tough, likely military or mercenary character.
- [Rikard of Nyrac](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/rikard.md): A mighty warrior or ruler from a distant world.
- [Dr. Lancaster](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/dr_lancaster.md): A scientist or doctor, possibly involved in experiments.
- [Cappen Varra](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/cappen_varra.md): A small or young character, possibly a thief or trickster.
- [Captain Flandry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/captain_flandry.md): A dashing space captain and intelligence agent.
- [Peter Matheny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/peter_matheny.md): A character likely serving in a military or exploratory role.
- [Lieutenant John Laird](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/john_laird.md): A lieutenant in the Imperial Solar Navy.
- [Kery son of Rhiach](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/kery_son_of_rhiach.md): A warlock or warrior from a magical or primitive world.
- [Jorun of Fulkhis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/jorun.md): A character from an alien or feudal society.
- [Allen Lancaster](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/allen_lancaster.md): A relative or colleague of Dr. Lancaster, possibly a pilot.
- [Thomas Bancroft](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/thomas_bancroft.md): A businessman or official with a role in the plot.
- [Arnold Radek](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/arnold_radek.md): A scientist or engineer, possibly a villain.
- [Anse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/anse.md): A character with many proper mentions, likely a spacer or soldier.
- [Thomas Gilchrist](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/thomas_gilchrist.md): A common name, possibly a crewman or colonist.
- [Dr. Urushkidan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/urushkidan.md): An alien or human doctor with a mysterious background.
- [Daryesh of Tollogh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/daryesh.md): A character from a distant planet, possibly a ruler.
- [Janazik](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/janazik.md): A warrior or leader from an alien culture.
- [Riordan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/riordan.md): A character with a moderate number of mentions, likely a spacer.
- [Chryseis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/chryseis.md): A beautiful woman, possibly a princess or love interest.
- [Einar Lundgard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/einar_lundgard.md): A character with a Scandinavian name, possibly a pilot.
- [Empress Hildaborg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/hildaborg.md): An empress who led armies against invaders.
- [Miss Casimir](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/miss_casimir.md): A woman with a mysterious past, possibly a spy.
- [Judy Sanders](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/judy_sanders.md): A female character, possibly a secretary or love interest.
- [Eileen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/eileen.md): A woman with many pronoun references, likely a love interest.
- [Kreega](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/kreega.md): An alien or human with a unique name, possibly a warrior.
- [Shorzon the Sorcerer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/shorzon.md): A sorcerer or magician from a fantasy setting.
- [Rayth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/rayth.md): A character with a moderate number of mentions, possibly a villain.
- [Valeria McKittrick](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/valeria_mckittrick.md): A fair woman, possibly a damsel or agent.
- [Langdon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/langdon.md): A character with a moderate number of mentions.
- [Gus Doran](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/gus_doran.md): A character, possibly a spacer or soldier.
- [Valduma](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/valduma.md): A female character, possibly a witch or queen.
- [Barbara Hood](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/barbara_hood.md): A woman with a dual identity, possibly a spy.
- [Dougald Anson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/dougald_anson.md): A character with a Scottish name, possibly a pilot.
- [Gerlaug Kormt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/gerlaug.md): A stubborn old man clinging to his land.
- [VI Alfric](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/vi_alfric.md): A numbered version of Alfric, possibly a clone or son.
- [Jimmy Chung](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/jimmy_chung.md): A character with an Asian name, possibly a technician.
- [Rakkan the Martian](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/rakkan.md): A Martian character, possibly a guide or enemy.
- [Catherine Bardas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/catherine_bardas.md): A woman with a Greek name, possibly a scientist.
- [Judy Harkness](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/judy_harkness.md): A woman, possibly a secretary or love interest.
- [Avis Page](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/avis_page.md): A female character with a moderate number of mentions.
- [Elizabeth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/elizabeth.md): A woman with a common name, possibly a love interest.
- [Cerdic](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/cerdic.md): A character with a Saxon name, possibly a warrior.
- [Tetsuo Takahashi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/tetsuo_takahashi.md): A Japanese character, possibly a scientist or pilot.
- [Harry Kane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/harry_kane.md): A character with a common name, possibly a villain.
- [Simon Arch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/simon_arch.md): A relative of Dr. Arch, possibly a pilot.
- [Harmon Tyler](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/harmon_tyler.md): A character with a moderate number of mentions.
- [Gonzales Alonzo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/gonzales_alonzo.md): A Hispanic character, possibly a pilot or soldier.
- [Juan Martinez](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/juan_martinez.md): A Hispanic character, possibly a crewman.
- [Leda](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/leda.md): A female character with a mythological name.
- [Michael Tighe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/michael_tighe.md): A character with a moderate number of mentions.
- [Carse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/carse.md): A character with a moderate number of mentions.
- [Johnny Malone](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/johnny_malone.md): A character with an Irish name, possibly a spacer.
- [Barwell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_44_se/characters/barwell.md): A character with a moderate number of mentions.

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