# The Survivors — Character guide

> Key figures in The Survivors by Tom Godwin.

- [Vincent Lake](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_survivors_se/characters/vincent_lake.md): A central survivor navigating a hostile alien world and confronting the Gern threat.
- [The Gerns](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_survivors_se/characters/the_gerns.md): The alien antagonists who pursue and threaten the human survivors.
- [Billy Humbolt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_survivors_se/characters/billy_humbolt.md): A key human survivor with a strong will and complex relationships.
- [Steve Schroeder](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_survivors_se/characters/steve_schroeder.md): A pragmatic survivor and often a focal character in the group's struggles.
- [Julia](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_survivors_se/characters/julia.md): A prominent female survivor whose perspective is frequently followed.
- [John Prentiss](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_survivors_se/characters/john_prentiss.md): A capable and authoritative member of the survivor group.
- [Peter Bemmon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_survivors_se/characters/peter_bemmon.md): A survivor with medical or scientific expertise, often in conflict.
- [Narth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_survivors_se/characters/narth.md): A Gern officer who advocates harsh treatment of captured humans.
- [Tip](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_survivors_se/characters/tip.md): A young or junior survivor who interacts closely with the main group.
- [Ben Barber](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_survivors_se/characters/ben_barber.md): A survivor with a practical role, possibly a pilot or engineer.
- [Howard Craig](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_survivors_se/characters/howard_craig.md): A stern and determined survivor among the group.
- [Karl Schroeder](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_survivors_se/characters/karl_schroeder.md): A reckless survivor, possibly related to Steve Schroeder.
- [Fenrir](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_survivors_se/characters/fenrir.md): A monstrous creature or entity on the alien world, feared by survivors.
- [George Ord](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_survivors_se/characters/george_ord.md): A survivor who contributes to the group's dynamics and decisions.
- [Henry Anders](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_survivors_se/characters/henry_anders.md): An older survivor, possibly with leadership experience.
- [Ragnarok](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_survivors_se/characters/ragnarok.md): A ship or significant object central to the survivors' escape or mission.
- [Bob Craig](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_survivors_se/characters/bob_craig.md): A survivor, possibly related to Howard Craig, with limited presence.
- [Delmont Anders](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_survivors_se/characters/delmont_anders.md): A younger survivor, often seen from a narrative perspective.
- [Sigyn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_survivors_se/characters/sigyn.md): A female character, possibly a Gern or ally, with limited scenes.
- [Howard Lake](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_survivors_se/characters/howard_lake.md): A relative of Vincent Lake, appearing in flashback or early chapters.
- [Johnny Stevens](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_survivors_se/characters/johnny_stevens.md): A young survivor who interacts with the main group.
- [Teacher West](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_survivors_se/characters/teacher_west.md): A teacher figure among the survivors, offering guidance.
- [Irene](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_survivors_se/characters/irene.md): A female survivor with a minor but named role.
- [Dr. Chiara](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_survivors_se/characters/dr_chiara.md): A doctor or scientist among the survivors, providing medical aid.
- [George Craig](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_survivors_se/characters/george_craig.md): A survivor with the Craig surname, possibly a family member.
- [Charley Craig](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_survivors_se/characters/charley_craig.md): Another Craig family survivor, with limited dialogue.
- [Norman Lake](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_survivors_se/characters/norman_lake.md): A Lake family member, possibly Vincent's father or brother.
- [Haggar](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_survivors_se/characters/haggar.md): A simple-minded survivor who provides comic relief or pathos.
- [Jim Chiara](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_survivors_se/characters/jim_chiara.md): A relative of Dr. Chiara, possibly a child or assistant.
- [Athena](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_survivors_se/characters/athena.md): A ship or AI entity, possibly guiding the survivors.
- [Gene Taylor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_survivors_se/characters/gene_taylor.md): A survivor with a minor role in the group.
- [Tony Chiara](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_survivors_se/characters/tony_chiara.md): Another Chiara family member, possibly a sibling.
- [Dale Humbolt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_survivors_se/characters/dale_humbolt.md): A female Humbolt family member, possibly Billy's mother.
- [Jimmy Stevens](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_survivors_se/characters/jimmy_stevens.md): A young survivor, possibly Johnny's brother.
- [Clifton Humbolt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_survivors_se/characters/clifton_humbolt.md): A Humbolt family elder with a brief appearance.
- [Andy Taylor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_survivors_se/characters/andy_taylor.md): A survivor, possibly related to Gene Taylor.
- [Cliff Schroeder](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_survivors_se/characters/cliff_schroeder.md): A Schroeder family member with a minor role.

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