# Short Fiction — Character guide

> Key figures in Short Fiction by Walter M. Miller Jr..

- [Asir](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_57_se/characters/asir.md): A central figure and frequent narrator, often referred to as Asir of Franic.
- [John Smith XVI](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_57_se/characters/john_smith_xvi.md): A recurring character with many proper mentions, possibly a clone or lineage figure.
- [Inspector Norris](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_57_se/characters/norris.md): An inspector involved in the story's investigations and conflicts.
- [Big Hogey Parker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_57_se/characters/hogey.md): A focal character often referred to as Hogey, with a significant narrative presence.
- [Mitch Laskell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_57_se/characters/mitch_laskell.md): A narrator or focal character central to the plot.
- [Spaceman Old Donegal](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_57_se/characters/spaceman_old_donegal.md): A spaceman character with a strong narrative role.
- [Martha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_57_se/characters/martha.md): A named female character with substantial dialogue and presence.
- [the man](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_57_se/characters/the_man.md): A generic but sustained referent acting as a character.
- [the girl](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_57_se/characters/the_girl.md): A female character referenced frequently, possibly Letha.
- [Anne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_57_se/characters/anne.md): A named character with multiple proper mentions.
- [the old man](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_57_se/characters/the_old_man.md): An elderly character with a recurring role.
- [Chief Franklin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_57_se/characters/chief_franklin.md): A chief agent involved in law enforcement or command.
- [Unknown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_57_se/characters/unknown.md): A mysterious figure or placeholder character.
- [Chief Miler](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_57_se/characters/chief_miler.md): A chief with a narrative role, possibly in authority.
- [Big Joe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_57_se/characters/big_joe.md): A named character with many proper mentions.
- [Evon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_57_se/characters/evon.md): A character described as confused, with a narrative role.
- [Peony](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_57_se/characters/peony.md): A named female character with significant mentions.
- [the priest](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_57_se/characters/the_priest.md): A religious figure appearing in the story.
- [Father Paulson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_57_se/characters/father_paulson.md): A priest or father figure with a narrative role.
- [Ivan IX](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_57_se/characters/ivan_ix.md): A royal or numbered character, possibly a ruler.
- [Analyst Meikl](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_57_se/characters/meikl.md): An analyst character with a role in the plot.
- [Mara](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_57_se/characters/mara.md): A named female character with limited presence.
- [Baltun Meikl](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_57_se/characters/baltun_meikl.md): A character possibly related to Analyst Meikl.
- [O'Reilley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_57_se/characters/oreilley.md): A named character with multiple proper mentions.
- [Ven Klaeden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_57_se/characters/ven_klaeden.md): A character with a noble or military title.
- [Honey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_57_se/characters/honey_nora.md): A character named Honey, possibly a female role.
- [Donny](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_57_se/characters/donny.md): A young male character with a narrative role.
- [Letha](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_57_se/characters/letha.md): A named female character, possibly the girl.
- [Doctor Georges](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_57_se/characters/doctor_georges.md): A doctor character with a role in the story.
- [Ken](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_57_se/characters/ken.md): A named character with limited mentions.
- [Baron ven Klaeden](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_57_se/characters/baron_ven_klaeden.md): A baron with a noble title, possibly related to Ven Klaeden.
- [Franklin Norris](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_57_se/characters/franklin_norris.md): A character possibly combining Chief Franklin and Norris.
- [Unit Sugar William Niner Zero](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_57_se/characters/unit_sugar_william_niner_zero.md): A military unit or code-named character.
- [The Asian](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_57_se/characters/the_asian.md): A character identified by ethnicity, with a minor role.
- [Terry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_57_se/characters/terry.md): A named character with many proper mentions.
- [the Peoplesfriend](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_57_se/characters/the_peoplesfriend.md): A character or title referring to a friend of the people.
- [Delmont](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_57_se/characters/delmont.md): A named character with only proper mentions.
- [Secretary Garson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_57_se/characters/secretary_garson.md): A secretary character with a minor role.
- [Marrita](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_57_se/characters/marrita.md): A named female character with limited presence.
- [the Red](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_57_se/characters/the_red.md): A character or entity referred to as Red.
- [Marie Parker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_57_se/characters/marie_parker.md): A character possibly related to Big Hogey Parker.
- [Anne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_57_se/characters/anne_alt.md): A separate Anne character with fewer mentions.
- [Bluff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_57_se/characters/bluff.md): A character with a minor narrative role.
- [James Duncan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_57_se/characters/james_duncan.md): A named character with very few mentions.
- [Rabble](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_57_se/characters/rabble.md): A character or group referred to as Rabble.
- [Andrei Sorkin](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_57_se/characters/andrei_sorkin.md): A named character with minimal presence.

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