# The Jewels of Aptor — Character guide

> Key figures in The Jewels of Aptor by Samuel R. Delany.

- [Geo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jewels_of_aptor_se/characters/geo.md): A central character who embarks on a perilous journey to the island of Aptor.
- [Urson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jewels_of_aptor_se/characters/urson.md): A powerful and loyal companion to Geo, often acting as muscle and protector.
- [Snake](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jewels_of_aptor_se/characters/snake.md): A mysterious and agile young woman with a hidden past and deadly skills.
- [Iimmi](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jewels_of_aptor_se/characters/iimmi.md): A young girl with psychic abilities who joins the quest to Aptor.
- [Leptar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jewels_of_aptor_se/characters/leptar.md): A god-like figure and the central deity of the island, also known as Argo.
- [Jordde](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jewels_of_aptor_se/characters/jordde.md): A priest of Argo who accompanies the main characters on their journey.
- [the Priestess](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jewels_of_aptor_se/characters/the-priestess.md): A high-ranking priestess of Argo who wields significant authority on the island.
- [the captain](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jewels_of_aptor_se/characters/the-captain.md): The captain of the ship that transports the characters to Aptor.
- [Hama](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jewels_of_aptor_se/characters/hama.md): A rival deity to Argo, whose priests oppose the main characters.
- [Priestess Argo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jewels_of_aptor_se/characters/priestess-argo.md): A young priestess serving Argo, distinct from the older Priestess.
- [Aptor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jewels_of_aptor_se/characters/aptor.md): The name of the island and a mysterious entity central to the story's lore.
- [Whitey](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jewels_of_aptor_se/characters/whitey.md): A minor character encountered during the journey, possibly a sailor.
- [Dunderhead](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jewels_of_aptor_se/characters/dunderhead.md): A nickname for a character, possibly a sailor or local on the island.
- [Cat](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jewels_of_aptor_se/characters/cat.md): A minor character, possibly a sailor or inhabitant of the port.
- [Goddess Argo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jewels_of_aptor_se/characters/goddess-argo.md): The female aspect of the deity Argo, worshipped on the island.
- [Cellini](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jewels_of_aptor_se/characters/cellini.md): A minor character, possibly a child or small creature encountered.
- [Sis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_jewels_of_aptor_se/characters/sis.md): A minor character, possibly a sibling or acquaintance of the main group.

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