# Short Science Fiction — Character guide

> Key figures in Short Science Fiction by Isaac Asimov.

- [Red](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_science_fiction_se/characters/red.md): A central character, possibly a robot or enhanced human, involved in key events.
- [Slim](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_science_fiction_se/characters/slim.md): A major character, often interacting with Red in the narrative.
- [Walter Sills](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_science_fiction_se/characters/walter_sills.md): A prominent character, possibly a scientist or troublemaker.
- [Eugene Taylor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_science_fiction_se/characters/eugene_taylor.md): A key figure with significant dialogue and plot involvement.
- [Humphrey Carl Laszlo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_science_fiction_se/characters/humphrey_carl_laszlo.md): A supporting character, likely a scientist or official.
- [Ralph G. Breckenridge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_science_fiction_se/characters/ralph_breckenridge.md): An agent or government figure involved in the plot.
- [Dr. Lynn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_science_fiction_se/characters/dr_lynn.md): A scientist, possibly in robotics, with a narrative role.
- [Jimmy Robbons](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_science_fiction_se/characters/jimmy_robbons.md): A named character with limited but distinct appearances.
- [Professor Sills](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_science_fiction_se/characters/professor_sills.md): A professor, possibly distinct from Walter Sills.
- [J. Throgmorton Bankhead](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_science_fiction_se/characters/j_throgmorton_bankhead.md): A narrator or focal character with many pronoun mentions.
- [Peter Q. Hornswoggle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_science_fiction_se/characters/peter_hornswoggle.md): A supporting character with a distinctive name.
- [Mr. Bankhead](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_science_fiction_se/characters/mr_bankhead.md): Likely the same as J. Throgmorton Bankhead, a central narrator.
- [Mike the Slug](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_science_fiction_se/characters/mike_the_slug.md): A character, possibly alien or robotic, with a nickname.
- [The Explorer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_science_fiction_se/characters/the_explorer.md): A symbolic or actual explorer character in the story.
- [The Industrialist](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_science_fiction_se/characters/the_industrialist.md): A wealthy industrial figure appearing in the narrative.
- [Naron](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_science_fiction_se/characters/naron.md): A named entity, possibly alien or AI, with limited mentions.
- [Staples](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_science_fiction_se/characters/staples.md): A corporate representative from Eagle Steel.
- [Dad](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_science_fiction_se/characters/dad.md): A familial character, possibly a father figure.
- [Elias Lynn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_science_fiction_se/characters/elias_lynn.md): A scientist, possibly distinct from Dr. Lynn.
- [Baldy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_science_fiction_se/characters/baldy.md): A minor character referred to by a nickname.
- [Joseph](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_science_fiction_se/characters/joseph.md): A named character with very few mentions.
- [Secretary of Science Amberley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_science_fiction_se/characters/secretary_amberley.md): A government science official with a minor role.
- [The Astronomer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_science_fiction_se/characters/the_astronomer.md): A character identified as an astronomer.
- [Secretary of Security Macalaster](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_science_fiction_se/characters/macalaster.md): A security official with a minor appearance.
- [Mom](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/short_science_fiction_se/characters/mom.md): A maternal figure mentioned in the story.

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