Short Fiction · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Short Fiction by R. A. Lafferty.
Vincent
major
Also known as Charles Vincent
Narrator and focal character, a man navigating strange events and personal reflections.
Anthony Trotz
major
Also known as Anthony
A central figure whose actions and perspective drive much of the plot.
Professor Aloys Foulcault-Oeg
major
Also known as Aloys, Professor Aloys, Oeg
Eccentric professor whose theories and experiments shape the narrative.
Marlow
supporting
A key character involved in the unfolding mysteries and adventures.
Texas Manuel
supporting
Also known as Manuel
A rough-and-tumble character from Texas with a significant role.
Colonel Peter Cooper
supporting
Also known as Colonel Cooper, Pete, Pete the python
A military man with a colorful past and a python named Pete.
Mr. Marshal
supporting
Also known as Marshal
A lawman or official figure who interacts with the main characters.
Margaret
supporting
A woman with a close connection to the protagonist or plot.
Billy Wilkins
supporting
Also known as Billy, Bracken, Blackjack Bracken, Blackjack
A rough character with multiple aliases, involved in shady dealings.
Clarissa Willoughby
supporting
Also known as Clarissa
A member of the Willoughby family with a role in the story.
Bascomb Swicegood
supporting
Also known as Bascomb
A character whose name suggests a rural or folksy background.
Captain Stark
supporting
Also known as Stark
A military captain with authority and a stern demeanor.
Jennifer Parkey
supporting
Also known as Jennifer
A woman who appears in the narrative with personal significance.
Eustace
minor
A named character with a limited but notable presence.
Georgina Hickle
minor
Also known as Georgina, Hickle
A woman with a distinctive name, appearing in the story.
Clarence Willoughby
minor
Also known as Clarence
A member of the Willoughby family, likely related to Clarissa.
Agnes Schoenapfel
minor
Also known as Agnes
A character with a German-sounding name, appearing briefly.
Father Briton
minor
Also known as Father
A priest or religious figure in the narrative.
Cecilia Clutt
minor
Also known as Cecilia
A woman with a minor role in the story.
Steiner
minor
A character mentioned in passing or with a small part.
Mula
minor
A named individual with limited narrative presence.
Adam
minor
A character with a biblical name, appearing in the story.
Jenny
minor
A woman with a small but named role.
Gabriel Mindel
minor
A character with a surname that appears elsewhere in the book.
Teresa Ananias
minor
Also known as Teresa
A woman with a full name, appearing briefly.
Adrian
minor
A named character with a minor role.
Dr. Mason
minor
A doctor or professional figure in the narrative.
Adamah
minor
Also known as Ha-Adamah
A character with a name meaning 'earth' in Hebrew.
Officer Comstock
minor
A law enforcement officer with a minor role.
Musha ibn S.
minor
A character with an Arabic-style name, appearing briefly.
Mitzi
minor
A woman with a small but named part.
Casper Craig
minor
Also known as Casper Craig the tycoon
A wealthy tycoon with a minor appearance.
Mike Delado
minor
A named character with limited presence.
Cecil
minor
A character with a minor role.
Nokomis
minor
A name possibly referencing Native American lore.
Gregory Gilbert
minor
Also known as Gregory, Albert, Gilbert
A character with multiple given names, appearing briefly.
Glaser
minor
A minor character mentioned in the narrative.
Mr. George Albert
minor
A man with a formal name, appearing briefly.
Sharper
minor
A character with a suggestive name, possibly a trickster.
Irma
minor
Also known as the Zestful Irma
A woman with a colorful epithet, appearing briefly.
George Albert Leroy Ellery McIntosh
minor
Also known as McIntosh, George Albert
A character with an elaborate full name, appearing briefly.
Cyril
minor
A named character with a minor role.
Conrad
minor
A character with a minor appearance.
Maecenas
minor
A name referencing a historical patron of the arts.
Blanche Manners
minor
A woman with a refined-sounding name, appearing briefly.
Officer Mossback McCarty
minor
Also known as Mossback
A law officer with a rustic nickname.
Tin Man Tony
minor
A character with a mechanical or metallic moniker.
McGonigal
minor
Also known as McGonigal's Worm
A character associated with a worm, possibly a scientist.
Eve
minor
A character with a biblical name, appearing briefly.
Harry
minor
Also known as Harold
A named character with a minor role.
Willy McGilly
minor
A character with a whimsical name, appearing briefly.
George Mullendorf
minor
A minor character with a German-sounding surname.
Willy Wagoner
minor
Also known as Willy, Wagoner
A character with a name suggesting a driver or maker of wagons.
Bently
minor
A named character with a very minor role.
Wellington
minor
A character named after the famous duke, appearing briefly.
Myra Willoughby
minor
Another member of the Willoughby family, appearing briefly.
Tom Willoughby
minor
A male member of the Willoughby family.
Dr. Velikof Vonk
minor
Also known as Dr. Vonk
A doctor with an unusual name, appearing briefly.
