Short Fiction · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Short Fiction by Clark Ashton Smith.
James Roverton
major
Also known as Roverton, VI The Great Plain Roverton
A central character whose journey drives much of the narrative.
Jonas McGillicuddy
major
Also known as Jonas
A key figure with a distinctive voice and recurring presence.
Bently
supporting
A supporting character involved in the main events.
Malygris
major
A mysterious figure with significant narrative weight.
Herbert Albert Adams
supporting
Also known as Albert Adams, Adams
A named character who appears in the story.
John Hawley
supporting
Also known as Hawley
A character with a role in the unfolding plot.
Raja
supporting
Also known as The Raja, the Raja
A local ruler who interacts with other characters.
Sultan Sujah Ali
supporting
Also known as the Sultan, Sujah Ali, The Sultan
A sultan with a presence in the narrative.
Gerard de Venteillon
supporting
Also known as Gerard
A character involved in the story's events.
Chester Deming
supporting
Also known as Deming
A named individual with a role in the plot.
Captain Volmar
supporting
Also known as Volmar
A captain who appears in the later chapters.
Ali Bagh
minor
A character with a minor but notable role.
Nicholson Sahib
minor
Also known as Nicholson, Sahib
A sahib who appears in the story.
Hilaire
minor
A character with a limited but defined presence.
Nycea
minor
A named character appearing in the narrative.
Mohammed Din
minor
Also known as poor Mohammed Din
A character referenced in a ghost story.
Chumbu Singh
minor
A named individual with a minor role.
Krishna Singh
minor
A character appearing briefly in the story.
Guenevere
minor
A legendary figure referenced in the narrative.
Amina
minor
A female character with a small part.
Arthur Merton
minor
Also known as The Mahout Arthur Merton, Merton
A mahout who appears in the story.
Hawley Sahib
minor
Also known as the Sahib, Sahib
A sahib with a minor narrative role.
Nylissa
minor
A named character with limited appearances.
Matilda
minor
A character mentioned in the text.
Alton Jasper
minor
Also known as Jasper
A minor character with a few mentions.
Rankling Sahib
minor
Also known as Sahib
A sahib appearing briefly in the story.
Christophe Morand
minor
Also known as Christophe
A character with a minor role.
Yussuf Ali Borah
minor
Also known as one Yussuf Ali Borah, Yussuf
A named individual with a small part.
Mallek Khan
minor
A character mentioned in the narrative.
Viper
minor
A character or entity with a minor presence.
Lal Das
minor
A minor character appearing in the story.
