# Short Fiction — Character guide

> Key figures in Short Fiction by Stanley G. Weinbaum.

- [Unknown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_51_se/characters/unknown_narrator.md): The unnamed first-person narrator and focal character of several stories.
- [Dan Burke](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_51_se/characters/dan_burke.md): A central character and narrator in multiple stories, often involved in adventures.
- [Van Manderpootz](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_51_se/characters/van_manderpootz.md): A brilliant but eccentric inventor and scientist who aids the protagonists.
- [Tweel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_51_se/characters/tweel.md): An intelligent, bird-like Martian who befriends a human explorer.
- [Dick Jarvis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_51_se/characters/dick_jarvis.md): A crew member on a Martian expedition, known for his resourcefulness.
- [Galatea](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_51_se/characters/galatea.md): A synthetic woman created through a magical or technological process.
- [Leroy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_51_se/characters/leroy.md): A young boy with a vivid imagination and a key role in a story.
- [Harrison](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_51_se/characters/harrison.md): A cynical and witty colleague of the main characters.
- [Denise d'Agrion](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_51_se/characters/denise_dagrion.md): A woman who becomes the object of affection and a focal character.
- [Carter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_51_se/characters/carter.md): A modest and reliable member of the expedition team.
- [Dixon Wells](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_51_se/characters/dixon_wells.md): A wealthy and somewhat arrogant inventor or businessman.
- [The Captain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_51_se/characters/the_captain.md): The commanding officer of the spaceship or expedition.
- [Putz](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_51_se/characters/putz.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or assistant.
- [Professor Ludwig](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_51_se/characters/professor_ludwig.md): An elderly scientist or academic figure.
- [Haskel van Manderpootz](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_51_se/characters/haskel_van_manderpootz.md): An older relative of the inventor Van Manderpootz.
- [Leucon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_51_se/characters/leucon.md): An ancient or wise figure encountered in a story.
- [Joanna Caldwell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_51_se/characters/joanna_caldwell.md): A woman who interacts with the main characters.
- [The Other Martians](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_51_se/characters/the_other_martians.md): A group of native Martian beings encountered by explorers.
- [The Grey Weaver](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_51_se/characters/grey_weaver.md): A mysterious or mythical entity in a story.
- [Miss Fitch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_51_se/characters/miss_fitch.md): A woman who undergoes a transformation or is courted.
- [Tips Alva](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_51_se/characters/tips_alva.md): A minor character, possibly a performer or associate.
- [Lisa Fitch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_51_se/characters/lisa_fitch.md): A beautiful woman, possibly related to Miss Fitch.
- [Einstein](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_51_se/characters/einstein.md): A historical figure referenced or appearing briefly.
- [Isaak](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_51_se/characters/isaak.md): A named individual with a small role in a story.
- [The Martian](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_51_se/characters/the_martian.md): An individual Martian encountered in a narrative.
- [Roger Bacon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_51_se/characters/roger_bacon.md): A historical figure who appears as a character in a story.
- [Old N. J.](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_51_se/characters/old_nj.md): An elderly or venerable character mentioned by initials.
- [Thoth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_51_se/characters/thoth.md): A mythical or god-like figure referenced in a story.
- [Karl](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_51_se/characters/karl.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or friend.
- [Xanthus](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_51_se/characters/xanthus.md): A named character with a brief appearance.
- [de Lisle d'Agrion](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_51_se/characters/de_lisle_dagrion.md): A relative or associate of Denise d'Agrion.
- [Whimsy White](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_51_se/characters/whimsy_white.md): A minor character described as calculating.
- [Friar Bacon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_51_se/characters/friar_bacon.md): A historical or legendary figure appearing in a story.

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