Tom Kivelson

Bish Ware

Bish Ware is Tom Kivelson's loyal and protective mentor, guiding him through the dangerous politics of Port Sandor.

Glenn Murell

Glenn Murell is a ruthless corporate enforcer who opposes Tom Kivelson's investigative efforts.

Oscar Fujisawa

Oscar Fujisawa is a fellow journalist and ally who collaborates with Tom Kivelson to uncover the truth.

Steve Ravick

Steve Ravick is a primary antagonist who actively works to undermine and threaten Tom Kivelson.

Walt Boyd

Tom Kivelson and Walt Boyd are friends and allies, with Boyd providing local knowledge and support.

Al Devis

Al Devis is a fellow journalist who works alongside Tom Kivelson, sharing information and resources.

Abe Clifford

Abe Clifford is a friend and ally of Tom Kivelson, often helping him navigate dangerous situations.

Morton Hallstock

Morton Hallstock is a corrupt politician who sees Tom Kivelson as a threat to his power.

Bish Ware

Bish Ware is Tom Kivelson's loyal and protective mentor, guiding him through the dangerous politics of Port Sandor.

Bish Ware

Bish Ware is Tom Kivelson's loyal and protective mentor, guiding him through the dangerous politics of Port Sandor.

Glenn Murell

Glenn Murell is a ruthless corporate enforcer who opposes Tom Kivelson's investigative efforts.

Walt Boyd

Tom Kivelson and Walt Boyd are friends and allies, with Boyd providing local knowledge and support.

Four-Day Planet

Tom Kivelson is a central character, likely the protagonist, who is caught between survival and resistance.

The Ship from Terra

Walter's friend, a young monster-hunter from the Javelin, in port for a special Coop meeting.

Reporter Working

Accompanies the reporter; suggests violent solutions for Ravick and Hallstock; offers to drive Murell.

Bottom Level

Pilot of the jeep, accompanies the group, clarifies ownership of tallow-wax.

Main City Level

Helps transport Murell's luggage to the Times; leaves to see his father before the Hunters' Hall meeting.

Meeting Out of Order

Declares Belsher is not a member of the Cooperative; targeted alongside Joe; escapes with the group.

Elementary, My Dear Kivelson

Proposes taking Murell on a trip in the Javelin for safety.

Aboard the Javelin

Narrator; accompanies father to retrieve Murell and boards the Javelin.

Practice, 50 mm Gun

Instructs Walt on how to aim and fire the 50 mm gun at Jarvis's sea-monsters.

Mayday, Mayday

Collects fleece-lined hip boots during the evacuation and is part of the crew discussing the sabotage.

Darkness and Cold

Recites Mayday calls into the radio and is assigned to help inspect the boat's engines.

Castaways Working

Works on the converters and helps make tools from a sewing kit and binoculars.

The Beacon Light

Suggests setting the woods on fire as a signal; assists in lighting the trees.

The Rescue

Asleep during the return journey; present among the rescued.

Vigilantes

Accompanies Oscar and Walt to the Times Building; participates in strategy discussions.

Civil War Postponed

Leaves with Joe Kivelson to round up the Javelin crew for fire fighting.

The Treason of Bish Ware

Severely burned by splashing wax during the fire; reported in serious condition at the hospital.

Finale

Recovering in the hospital from burns sustained in the tallow-wax fire; Walt visits him.