# Space Viking — Character guide

> Key figures in Space Viking by H. Beam Piper.

- [Lucas Trask](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/lucas_trask.md): Prince of Tanith, driven by vengeance after his wife's murder, leads space Vikings on a quest for power and justice.
- [Otto Harkaman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/otto_harkaman.md): Loyal captain and friend to Trask, commands the Corisande II and later becomes a key ally in Tanith's rise.
- [Andray Dunnan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/andray_dunnan.md): Charismatic and treacherous rival who murders Trask's wife and later becomes a powerful space Viking leader.
- [Simon Bentrik](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/simon_bentrik.md): Prince of Tanith and later Prince-Protector, a calculating ruler who opposes Trask's ambitions.
- [Zaspar Makann](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/zaspar_makann.md): Ruthless space Viking leader and ally of Dunnan, known for his cunning and brutality.
- [Boake Valkanhayn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/boake_alkanhayn.md): Captain of the Enterprise, a loyal officer serving under Trask and Harkaman.
- [Angus of Gram](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/angus_gram.md): King of Gram and later Duke of Wardshaven, a powerful monarch involved in interstellar politics.
- [Garvan Spasso](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/garvan_spasso.md): Space Viking captain and ally of Trask, commands ships in key battles.
- [Nikkolay Trask](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/nikkolay_trask.md): Son of Lucas Trask, becomes a central figure in the later political struggles of Tanith.
- [Elaine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/elaine.md): Wife of Lucas Trask, whose murder sets the plot in motion.
- [Baron Rathmore](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/rathmore.md): Nobleman and political figure in the Tanith power struggles.
- [Guatt Kirbey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/guatt_kirbey.md): Space Viking and crew member serving under Trask.
- [Sesar Karvall](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/sesar_karvall.md): Nobleman and ally of Trask, involved in Tanith's governance.
- [Prince Viktor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/viktor_xochitl.md): Prince of Xochitl, a minor planetary ruler in the interstellar conflict.
- [Rovard Grauffis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/rovard_grauffis.md): Space Viking captain and occasional ally of Trask.
- [Count Steven of Ravary](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/steven_ravary.md): Young nobleman who becomes a key figure in Tanith's court.
- [Alvyn Karffard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/alvyn_karffard.md): Space Viking and crew member, known for his loyalty.
- [Sir Paytrik Morland](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/paytrik_morland.md): Knight and officer serving under Trask's command.
- [Crown Prince Edvard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/edvard.md): Crown prince of a major kingdom, involved in diplomatic missions.
- [Lady Valerie Alvarath](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/valerie_alvarath.md): Noblewoman and love interest of a main character.
- [Vann Larch](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/vann_larch.md): Space Viking and crew member on Trask's ships.
- [General Dagró Ector](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/dagro_ector.md): Military commander in the service of Prince Bentrik.
- [Admiral Shefter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/shefter.md): Naval officer commanding forces in the interstellar conflict.
- [President Pedrosan Pedro](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/pedrosan_pedro.md): President of a planetary government, involved in negotiations.
- [Elaine Karvall](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/elaine_karvall.md): Noblewoman and relative of Sesar Karvall.
- [Duke Omfray of Glaspyth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/omfray_glaspyth.md): Duke and political rival in the Tanith power struggles.
- [Princess Myrna](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/myrna.md): Young princess who becomes a pawn in interstellar politics.
- [Alex Gorram](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/alex_gorram.md): Space Viking and crew member, known for his combat skills.
- [Manfred Ravallo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/manfred_ravallo.md): Space Viking captain and occasional ally of Trask.
- [Paul Koreff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/paul_koreff.md): Scientist and engineer serving under Trask.
- [Lothar Ffayle](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/lothar_ffayle.md): Space Viking and crew member, known for his cunning.
- [Lord Valpry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/valpry.md): Young nobleman serving in Tanith's court.
- [Count Lionel of Newhaven](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/lionel_newhaven.md): Count and military commander in the interstellar conflict.
- [Queen Flavia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/flavia.md): Queen of a planetary kingdom, involved in diplomacy.
- [Lady Lavina Karvall](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/lavina_karvall.md): Noblewoman and relative of Sesar Karvall.
- [Roger Morvill Esthersan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/roger_morvill_esthersan.md): Space Viking and crew member, known for his loyalty.
- [Sharll Renner](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/sharll_renner.md): Space Viking and crew member on Trask's ships.
- [King Mikhyl VIII](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/mikhyl_viii.md): King of a major kingdom, father of Crown Prince Edvard.
- [Captain Gompertz](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/gompertz.md): Captain of the Grendelsbane, a space Viking ship.
- [Captain Nial Burrik](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/nial_burrik.md): Captain of the Fortuna, a freighter captain.
- [Baron Cragdale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/cragdale.md): Nobleman and political figure in the Tanith power struggles.
- [Fleet Admiral Bargham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/bargham.md): Fleet admiral commanding naval forces in the conflict.
- [Princess Lucile](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/lucile.md): Princess of a minor kingdom, involved in diplomatic marriage.
- [Horris Sasstroff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/horris_sasstroff.md): Space Viking and crew member, known for his greed.
- [Nikky Gratham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/nikky_gratham.md): Space Viking and crew member, known for his youth.
- [Prince Vandarvant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/vandarvant.md): Prince of a minor kingdom, involved in the conflict.
- [Crown Princess Melanie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/melanie.md): Crown princess of a major kingdom, involved in diplomacy.
- [Margot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/margot.md): Woman of noble birth, involved in court intrigue.
- [Burt Sandrasan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/burt_sandrasan.md): Space Viking and crew member, known for his strength.
- [Stefan Kintour](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/stefan_kintour.md): Space Viking and crew member, known for his skill.
- [Duke Joris](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/joris.md): Duke and political figure in the interstellar conflict.
- [Fedrig Barragon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/space_viking_se/characters/fedrig_barragon.md): Space Viking and crew member, known for his loyalty.

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