# Short Fiction — Character guide

> Key figures in Short Fiction by Robert Sheckley.

- [Pid](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/pid.md): A central character, likely the narrator or focal point of the story.
- [Dan Drake](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/dan_drake.md): A key character with significant narrative presence and proper mentions.
- [Mr. Morrison](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/mr_morrison.md): A prominent figure with recurring dialogue and plot involvement.
- [Charles Dennison](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/charles_dennison.md): A central character, often referred to by multiple name variants.
- [Warm Anders](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/warm_anders.md): A major character with sustained presence and plot relevance.
- [Colonel Cercy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/colonel_cercy.md): A military figure with high mention count and narrative role.
- [Hellman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/hellman.md): A significant character with frequent proper mentions.
- [William Sorensen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/william_sorensen.md): A key figure with high mention count and plot involvement.
- [Tom Morrison](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/tom_morrison.md): A central character with recurring appearances and dialogue.
- [Al Cable](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/fred_al_cable.md): A major character with substantial proper mentions and narrative weight.
- [Mr. Gelsen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/gelsen.md): A supporting character with recurring presence.
- [Cost of Living Carrin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/cost_of_living_carrin.md): A character from the story 'Cost of Living' with notable mentions.
- [Fannia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/fannia.md): A supporting character with frequent proper mentions.
- [The Quedak](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/the_quedak.md): An entity or character with significant narrative role.
- [Casker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/casker.md): A supporting character with high proper mention count.
- [Edward Eakins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/edward_eakins.md): A supporting character with recurring appearances.
- [Professor Carver](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/professor_carver.md): An academic figure with notable dialogue and presence.
- [Professor Micheals](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/professor_micheals.md): A supporting character with academic role.
- [Professor Darrig](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/professor_darrig.md): A supporting character with recurring mentions.
- [Captain Somers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/captain_somers.md): A military character with supporting role.
- [Eddie McDermott](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/eddie_mcdermott.md): A supporting character with multiple name variants.
- [Ger the Detector](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/ger_the_detector.md): A character with a unique role, possibly a detector.
- [Mark Rogers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/mark_rogers.md): A supporting character with recurring appearances.
- [Mr. Watkins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/mr_watkins.md): A minor character with limited but notable presence.
- [Stephen Rajcik](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/stephen_rajcik.md): A minor character with specific mentions.
- [Frank Conners](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/frank_conners.md): A minor character with recurring mentions.
- [Reverend Joseph Morrison](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/reverend_joseph_morrison.md): A religious figure with minor narrative role.
- [Malley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/malley.md): A minor character with notable mention count.
- [Macintyre](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/macintyre.md): A minor character with recurring appearances.
- [The Answerer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/the_answerer.md): An entity or character with a specific function.
- [Max Krandall](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/max_krandall.md): A minor character with limited appearances.
- [Jane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/jane.md): A minor female character with some mentions.
- [Harrison](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/harrison.md): A minor character with recurring mentions.
- [Cassel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/cassel.md): A minor character with limited presence.
- [Donnaught](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/donnaught.md): A minor character with high proper mention count.
- [Lek](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/lek.md): A minor character with recurring mentions.
- [Mr. Pathis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/mr_pathis.md): A minor character with limited appearances.
- [Lingman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/lingman.md): A minor character with recurring mentions.
- [Deg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/deg.md): A minor character with limited presence.
- [Edwardson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/edwardson.md): A minor character with recurring mentions.
- [Ilg](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/ilg.md): A minor character with a specific role as radioman.
- [Morse](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/morse.md): A minor character with limited appearances.
- [Officer Celtrics](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/officer_celtrics.md): A minor character with a law enforcement role.
- [C. R. Jones](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/c_r_jones.md): A minor character with limited presence.
- [Ollie Bernstein](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/ollie_bernstein.md): A minor character with limited appearances.
- [Monty Byrnes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/monty_byrnes.md): A minor character with limited presence.
- [Mr. Boyard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/boyard.md): A minor character with limited appearances.
- [Dinelli](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/dinelli.md): A minor character with limited presence.
- [Richard Everset](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/richard_everset.md): A minor character with limited appearances.
- [Jim Remstaater](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/jim_remstaater.md): A minor character with limited presence.
- [Farmer Ollister](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/farmer_ollister.md): A minor character with limited appearances.
- [Mr. Reade](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/mr_reade.md): A minor character with limited presence.
- [Engineer Vayne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/engineer_vayne.md): A minor character with a technical role.
- [Mr. Miller](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/miller.md): A minor character with limited appearances.
- [Alfern](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_48_se/characters/alfern.md): A minor character with limited presence.

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