# The Big Time — Character guide

> Key figures in The Big Time by Fritz Leiber.

- [Unknown Narrator](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_time_se/characters/unknown_narrator.md): The first-person narrator and focal character, possibly a time traveler or soldier.
- [Bruce Marchant](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_time_se/characters/bruce_marchant.md): A key figure in the time-traveling group, often called Archimedes Bruce.
- [Erich von Hohenwald](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_time_se/characters/erich_von_hohenwald.md): A German officer and member of the time-traveling ensemble.
- [Sidney Lessingham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_time_se/characters/sidney_lessingham.md): A theatrical producer and central figure in the time-traveling group.
- [Lili Foster](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_time_se/characters/lili_foster.md): A tough, resourceful woman among the time travelers.
- [Beau Lassiter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_time_se/characters/beau_lassiter.md): A dashing and somewhat reckless member of the group.
- [Doc](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_time_se/characters/doc.md): The group's medic and a voice of reason.
- [Kaby](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_time_se/characters/kaby.md): A mysterious and powerful woman with ties to ancient Crete.
- [Maud Davies](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_time_se/characters/maud_davies.md): An older, sharp-tongued woman among the time travelers.
- [Mark](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_time_se/characters/mark.md): A Roman soldier brought into the time-traveling group.
- [Greta Forzane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_time_se/characters/greta_forzane.md): A young woman from the future who joins the group.
- [The Snakes](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_time_se/characters/the_snakes.md): A collective of dangerous, spider-like entities from the far future.
- [Illy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_time_se/characters/illy.md): A strange, possibly alien being among the travelers.
- [Siddy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_time_se/characters/siddy.md): A young, nervous member of the time-traveling group.
- [Sevensee](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_time_se/characters/sevensee.md): A mysterious figure with prophetic abilities.
- [Goddess](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_time_se/characters/goddess.md): A deity or powerful entity referenced by the group.
- [Benson-Carter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_time_se/characters/benson_carter.md): A minor member of the time-traveling ensemble.
- [Dave](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_time_se/characters/dave.md): A minor character, possibly a soldier or technician.
- [Demons](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_time_se/characters/demons.md): Malevolent entities encountered by the group.
- [Liebchen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_time_se/characters/liebchen.md): A term of endearment used for a female character.
- [Ghostgirls](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_time_se/characters/ghostgirls.md): Ethereal female figures who appear in the narrative.
- [New Girl](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_time_se/characters/new_girl.md): A recent arrival to the time-traveling group.
- [Change Winds](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_time_se/characters/change_winds.md): A temporal phenomenon that alters reality.
- [Ghosts](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_time_se/characters/ghosts.md): Spectral beings that haunt the time-traveling locale.
- [Einstein](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_time_se/characters/einstein.md): A historical figure referenced in the narrative.
- [Charlie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_time_se/characters/charlie.md): A minor character, possibly a soldier or aide.
- [Constantine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_time_se/characters/constantine.md): A historical Roman emperor mentioned in passing.
- [Maxey Aleksevich](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_time_se/characters/maxey_aleksevich.md): A minor character, possibly Russian or Eastern European.
- [Beauregard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_time_se/characters/beauregard.md): A minor character, possibly a Confederate soldier.
- [Phryne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_time_se/characters/phryne.md): A historical Greek courtesan referenced in the story.
- [The Lunan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_time_se/characters/the_lunan.md): A being from the moon, possibly a love interest.
- [Masters](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_time_se/characters/masters.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or officer.
- [Rome](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_time_se/characters/rome.md): A personification of ancient Rome in the narrative.
- [Maintainers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_time_se/characters/maintainers.md): Enigmatic beings who maintain the fabric of time.
- [Zombies](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_time_se/characters/zombies.md): Undead creatures encountered by the group.
- [Papa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_time_se/characters/papa.md): A father figure or older male character.
- [Suzaku](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_time_se/characters/suzaku.md): A mythical bird or entity referenced in the story.
- [Old Girl](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_big_time_se/characters/old_girl.md): A nickname for an older female character.

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