# The Skylark of Space — Character guide

> Key figures in The Skylark of Space by E. E. Smith.

- [Richard Seaton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/characters/richard_seaton.md): Brilliant chemist and inventor of the space drive; central hero of the story.
- [Martin Crane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/characters/martin_crane.md): Wealthy industrialist and Seaton's best friend; finances and co-builds the Skylark.
- [Dorothy Vaneman](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/characters/dorothy_vaneman.md): Seaton's fiancée and later wife; a strong-willed and resourceful woman.
- [Marc DuQuesne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/characters/marc_duquesne.md): Ruthless rival scientist and antagonist; later becomes a complex ally.
- [Margaret Spencer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/characters/margaret_spencer.md): Crane's love interest and later wife; a capable and loyal companion.
- [Brookings](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/characters/brookings.md): Corrupt head of Steel Industries; a primary Earth-bound antagonist.
- [Dunark](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/characters/dunark.md): Prince and later ruler of Osnome; becomes a key alien ally.
- [Nalboon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/characters/nalboon.md): Decadent ruler of Mardonale; a treacherous alien antagonist.
- [Prescott](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/characters/prescott.md): A government official involved in the early space project.
- [Shiro](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/characters/shiro.md): Japanese servant and cook for the Skylark crew.
- [Ferdinand Scott](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/characters/ferdinand_scott.md): A Steel employee who spies on Seaton and Crane.
- [Van Schravendyck](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/characters/van_schravendyck.md): A Dutch scientist who aids the protagonists briefly.
- [Chambers](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/characters/chambers.md): A physician who treats the crew after their return.
- [Domak gok Mardonale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/characters/domak_gok_mardonale.md): Nalboon's treacherous prime minister on Mardonale.
- [Sitar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/characters/sitar.md): Princess of Kondal and Dunark's wife; a telepathic alien.
- [Tarnan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/characters/tarnan.md): A minor Osnomian noble who aids the Earthlings.
- [MacDougall](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/characters/macdougall.md): A Scottish physicist who assists with calculations.
- [Roban](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/characters/roban.md): An Osnomian scientist and ally of Dunark.
- [Blackie](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/characters/blackie.md): A nickname for a minor character, possibly a servant.
- [Dicky](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_skylark_of_space_se/characters/dicky.md): Affectionate nickname for Richard Seaton used by Dorothy.

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