# Ben Rainsford — Little Fuzzy character guide

> Ben Rainsford in Little Fuzzy by H. Beam Piper.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Ben, Rainsford, Dr. Bennett Rainsford, Bennett, Bennett Rainsford, This man Rainsford, Dr. Rainsford

**First appearance:** 0001-ii

## Snapshot

A xenologist and old friend of Jack's who arrives at the camp expecting a curiosity and finds himself weighing evidence that could redefine the planet's law.

## Who they are

Ben Rainsford is the scientist Jack trusts to look at a Fuzzy and say something honest, which makes him the natural bridge between a prospector's camp and the colonial authorities. He brings his own Fuzzies to the trial, watches them make friends with strangers' families, and keeps his professional calm while the stakes climb. His judgment about what counts as intelligence shapes how the case is argued.

## Relationships

### [Jack Holloway](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_fuzzy_se/characters/jack_holloway)

_friendship_

Ben is Jack's close friend and ally, often supporting him in conflicts.

### [Leonard Kellogg](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_fuzzy_se/characters/leonard_kellogg)

_rivalry_

Ben opposes Kellogg's unethical treatment of the Fuzzies and his attempts to suppress the truth.

### [George Lunt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_fuzzy_se/characters/george_lunt)

_friendship_

Ben and George share a mutual respect and cooperate on matters of planetary governance.

### [Juan Jimenez](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_fuzzy_se/characters/juan_jimenez)

_friendship_

Ben and Juan work together in support of Jack and the Fuzzies.

### [Leonard Kellogg](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_fuzzy_se/characters/leonard_kellogg)

_rivalry_

Ben opposes Kellogg's unethical treatment of the Fuzzies and his attempts to suppress the truth.

### [Juan Jimenez](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_fuzzy_se/characters/juan_jimenez)

_friendship_

Ben and Juan work together in support of Jack and the Fuzzies.

### [Jack Holloway](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_fuzzy_se/characters/jack_holloway)

_friendship_

Ben is Jack's close friend and ally, often supporting him in conflicts.

### [George Lunt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_fuzzy_se/characters/george_lunt)

_friendship_

Ben and George share a mutual respect and cooperate on matters of planetary governance.

### [Jack Holloway](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_fuzzy_se/characters/jack_holloway)

_friendship_

Ben is Jack's close friend and ally, often supporting him in conflicts.

### [Leonard Kellogg](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_fuzzy_se/characters/leonard_kellogg)

_rivalry_

Ben opposes Kellogg's unethical treatment of the Fuzzies and his attempts to suppress the truth.

### [George Lunt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_fuzzy_se/characters/george_lunt)

_friendship_

Ben and George share a mutual respect and cooperate on matters of planetary governance.

### [Juan Jimenez](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_fuzzy_se/characters/juan_jimenez)

_friendship_

Ben and Juan work together in support of Jack and the Fuzzies.

## In the story

### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_fuzzy_se/chapters/i)

Naturalist mentioned as having started adverse talk about the Big Blackwater project.

### [II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_fuzzy_se/chapters/ii)

Mentioned as the naturalist Jack tries to contact; away on a trip until the fifteenth.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_fuzzy_se/chapters/iv)

Visits Holloway's camp, films the Fuzzies, and contacts Juan Jimenez to share the discovery.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_fuzzy_se/chapters/v)

Discusses Kellogg and Mallin's impending visit, and is present at the camp.

### [Chapter VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_fuzzy_se/chapters/vi)

Sends a sapience report to Terra, moves in with Jack, and helps integrate new Fuzzies.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_fuzzy_se/chapters/vii)

Photographs the Fuzzies' burial of Goldilocks and supports the claim of sapience.

### [The Great Escape](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_fuzzy_se/chapters/x)

Present at the press conference with Gus Brannhard and Baby Fuzzy.

### [Chapter XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_fuzzy_se/chapters/xi)

Stays with Jack in Mallory, studies psychology, and plans to visit George Lunt's Fuzzies on Beta.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_fuzzy_se/chapters/xiii)

Arrives with his two Fuzzies and George Lunt; helps settle the Fuzzies in the banquet room.

### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_fuzzy_se/chapters/xv)

Part of the crowd celebrating after the adjournment, along with George Lunt and others.

### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/little_fuzzy_se/chapters/xvii)

Reluctantly accepts the position of Governor General after being persuaded by Space Commodore Napier.

## Links

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