Short Fiction · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Short Fiction by Walter M. Miller Jr..
Asir
major
Also known as Asir of Franic
A central figure and frequent narrator, often referred to as Asir of Franic.
John Smith XVI
major
Also known as John XVI, John, The seventh John Smith, Smith, John Smith, Smith XVI
A recurring character with many proper mentions, possibly a clone or lineage figure.
Inspector Norris
major
Also known as Norris, Inspector, Mister Norris, Mrs. Norris
An inspector involved in the story's investigations and conflicts.
Big Hogey Parker
major
Also known as Hogey, Big Hogey, li'l Hogey, little Hogey
A focal character often referred to as Hogey, with a significant narrative presence.
Mitch Laskell
major
Also known as Mitch, Laskell
A narrator or focal character central to the plot.
Spaceman Old Donegal
major
Also known as a Spaceman Old Donegal, Old Donegal, Donegal
A spaceman character with a strong narrative role.
Martha
supporting
A named female character with substantial dialogue and presence.
the man
supporting
Also known as The man
A generic but sustained referent acting as a character.
the girl
supporting
Also known as Letha—you, the girl
A female character referenced frequently, possibly Letha.
Anne
supporting
A named character with multiple proper mentions.
the old man
supporting
An elderly character with a recurring role.
Chief Franklin
supporting
Also known as Franklin, Chief, Chief Agent Franklin
A chief agent involved in law enforcement or command.
Unknown
supporting
A mysterious figure or placeholder character.
Chief Miler
supporting
Also known as Chief, Miler
A chief with a narrative role, possibly in authority.
Big Joe
supporting
A named character with many proper mentions.
Evon
supporting
Also known as a confused Evon
A character described as confused, with a narrative role.
Peony
supporting
A named female character with significant mentions.
the priest
minor
Also known as The priest
A religious figure appearing in the story.
Father Paulson
minor
Also known as Paulson, Father
A priest or father figure with a narrative role.
Ivan IX
minor
Also known as Ivan Ivanovitch IX, the third Ivan, Ivan Ivanovitch, Ivan
A royal or numbered character, possibly a ruler.
Analyst Meikl
minor
Also known as Meikl, Analyst
An analyst character with a role in the plot.
Mara
minor
A named female character with limited presence.
Baltun Meikl
minor
Also known as Meikl
A character possibly related to Analyst Meikl.
O'Reilley
minor
A named character with multiple proper mentions.
Ven Klaeden
minor
Also known as ven Klaeden
A character with a noble or military title.
Honey
minor
Also known as Nora
A character named Honey, possibly a female role.
Donny
minor
Also known as Donny - boy
A young male character with a narrative role.
Letha
minor
A named female character, possibly the girl.
Doctor Georges
minor
A doctor character with a role in the story.
Ken
minor
A named character with limited mentions.
Sheriff Yates
minor
Also known as Yates
A sheriff character with a minor role.
Baron ven Klaeden
minor
Also known as Baron, Ernstli Baron ven Klaeden, ven Klaeden
A baron with a noble title, possibly related to Ven Klaeden.
Welkir
minor
A named character with a minor role.
Oley
minor
A character with a few proper mentions.
Franklin Norris
minor
A character possibly combining Chief Franklin and Norris.
Unit Sugar William Niner Zero
minor
Also known as Sugar William Niner Zero, William Niner Zero
A military unit or code-named character.
The Asian
minor
A character identified by ethnicity, with a minor role.
Terry
minor
A named character with many proper mentions.
the Peoplesfriend
minor
Also known as Peoplesfriend, The Peoplesfriend
A character or title referring to a friend of the people.
Slubil
minor
A named character with a minor role.
Tokra
minor
A character with a few mentions.
Delmont
minor
A named character with only proper mentions.
Secretary Garson
minor
Also known as Garson
A secretary character with a minor role.
Marrita
minor
A named female character with limited presence.
Daddy
minor
Also known as Daddy - O
A paternal figure or nickname.
the Keiths
minor
Also known as The Keiths, the Ronald Keiths
A family or group named Keith.
Edward
minor
A named character with a minor role.
Mrs. Sarah Glubbes
minor
Also known as a Mrs. Sarah Glubbes, Mrs. Glubbes
A minor female character.
the Red
minor
Also known as The Red
A character or entity referred to as Red.
Marie Hauptman
minor
Also known as Marie
A named female character.
Marie Parker
minor
Also known as Marie
A character possibly related to Big Hogey Parker.
Father Paul
minor
Also known as Father
A priest or father figure.
Mother
minor
A maternal figure.
Anne
minor
A separate Anne character with fewer mentions.
Phobos
minor
A character or entity named Phobos.
Six
minor
Also known as Number Six
A numbered character.
Captain Barkley
minor
Also known as Barkley
A captain with a minor role.
Hooky
minor
A named character with a minor role.
Mama
minor
A maternal figure.
Bluff
minor
A character with a minor narrative role.
Caid
minor
A named character with few mentions.
Mither
minor
A named character with a minor role.
James Duncan
minor
A named character with very few mentions.
Rabble
minor
A character or group referred to as Rabble.
Andrei Sorkin
minor
A named character with minimal presence.
