# Short Fiction — Character guide

> Key figures in Short Fiction by Harry Harrison.

- [Neel Sidorak](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_60_se/characters/neel_sidorak.md): Central character whose perspective drives much of the narrative.
- [Brent Dalgreen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_60_se/characters/brent_dalgreen.md): Key figure in the unfolding events, often interacting with Neel.
- [Jon Venex](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_60_se/characters/jon_venex.md): Recurring character with a complex identity across the stories.
- [Adao Costa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_60_se/characters/adao_costa.md): Prominent character whose actions influence several plots.
- [Gino Lombardi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_60_se/characters/gino_lombardi.md): Military figure involved in key storylines.
- [Ned](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_60_se/characters/ned.md): Character appearing in multiple stories with a distinct voice.
- [Hengly](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_60_se/characters/hengly.md): Recurring figure in the narrative, often addressed directly.
- [Arthur Di Costa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_60_se/characters/arthur_di_costa.md): Character with connections to the Costa family line.
- [Dan Coye](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_60_se/characters/dan_coye.md): Named character involved in specific story events.
- [Mr. Coleman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_60_se/characters/mr_coleman.md): Authority figure appearing in at least one story.
- [Professor Einstein](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_60_se/characters/professor_einstein.md): Historical figure referenced as a character in a story.
- [Fats](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_60_se/characters/fats.md): Minor character with a nickname, appears in a specific scene.
- [Abravanel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_60_se/characters/abravanel.md): Named character with limited but notable presence.
- [Alec Diger](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_60_se/characters/alec_diger.md): Character appearing in a specific story segment.
- [Marie Di Costa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_60_se/characters/marie_di_costa.md): Female character connected to the Di Costa family.
- [China Joe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_60_se/characters/china_joe.md): Character with a distinctive nickname, appears in a story.
- [Little Willy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_60_se/characters/little_willy.md): Young character appearing in a specific narrative.
- [The Colonel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_60_se/characters/the_colonel.md): Unnamed military officer with a recurring role.
- [Glazer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_60_se/characters/glazer.md): Character with a surname, appears in a story.
- [Druce](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_60_se/characters/druce.md): Named character with limited appearances.
- [Colonel Biff Hawton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_60_se/characters/colonel_biff_hawton.md): Military officer with a nickname, appears in a story.
- [The General](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_60_se/characters/the_general.md): Unnamed high-ranking officer in a story.
- [Dik Dryer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_60_se/characters/dik_dryer.md): Character with a distinctive name, appears in a story.
- [Wil Counter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_60_se/characters/wil_counter.md): Character appearing in a specific narrative.
- [Apollo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_60_se/characters/apollo.md): Mythological figure referenced as a character.
- [Greenback](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_60_se/characters/greenback.md): Character with a nickname, appears in a story.
- [Societics](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_60_se/characters/societics.md): Group or entity appearing as a collective character.
- [Alex the Axe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_60_se/characters/alex_the_axe.md): Character with a nickname, appears in a story.
- [President Roosevelt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_60_se/characters/president_roosevelt.md): Historical figure referenced in a story.
- [Alonzo Craig](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_60_se/characters/alonzo_craig.md): Character with a full name, appears in a story.
- [Fatty](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_60_se/characters/fatty.md): Character with a nickname, appears briefly.
- [The Nazis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_60_se/characters/the_nazis.md): Historical group referenced as antagonists.
- [Congress](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_60_se/characters/congress.md): Governmental body referenced in a story.
- [The UN](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_60_se/characters/the_un.md): International organization referenced in a story.

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