# Short Fiction — Character guide

> Key figures in Short Fiction by Clark Ashton Smith.

- [James Roverton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_9_se/characters/james_roverton.md): A central character whose journey drives much of the narrative.
- [Jonas McGillicuddy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_9_se/characters/jonas_mcgillicuddy.md): A key figure with a distinctive voice and recurring presence.
- [Bently](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_9_se/characters/bently.md): A supporting character involved in the main events.
- [Malygris](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_9_se/characters/malygris.md): A mysterious figure with significant narrative weight.
- [Herbert Albert Adams](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_9_se/characters/herbert_albert_adams.md): A named character who appears in the story.
- [John Hawley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_9_se/characters/john_hawley.md): A character with a role in the unfolding plot.
- [Raja](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_9_se/characters/raja.md): A local ruler who interacts with other characters.
- [Sultan Sujah Ali](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_9_se/characters/sultan_sujah_ali.md): A sultan with a presence in the narrative.
- [Gerard de Venteillon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_9_se/characters/gerard_de_venteillon.md): A character involved in the story's events.
- [Chester Deming](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_9_se/characters/chester_deming.md): A named individual with a role in the plot.
- [Captain Volmar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_9_se/characters/captain_volmar.md): A captain who appears in the later chapters.
- [Ali Bagh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_9_se/characters/ali_bagh.md): A character with a minor but notable role.
- [Hilaire](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_9_se/characters/hilaire.md): A character with a limited but defined presence.
- [Nycea](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_9_se/characters/nycea.md): A named character appearing in the narrative.
- [Mohammed Din](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_9_se/characters/mohammed_din.md): A character referenced in a ghost story.
- [Krishna Singh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_9_se/characters/krishna_singh.md): A character appearing briefly in the story.
- [Guenevere](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_9_se/characters/guenevere.md): A legendary figure referenced in the narrative.
- [Nylissa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_9_se/characters/nylissa.md): A named character with limited appearances.
- [Viper](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_9_se/characters/viper.md): A character or entity with a minor presence.
- [Lal Das](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_fiction_9_se/characters/lal_das.md): A minor character appearing in the story.

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