# Urson — The Jewels of Aptor character guide > Urson in The Jewels of Aptor by Samuel R. Delany. **Role:** major **First appearance:** 0001-the-jewels-of-aptor ## Snapshot A broad-shouldered, blunt-tongued companion whose first thought in any crisis is the jewels — and whose second is whether anyone will be left to pull him out of trouble. ## Who they are Urson serves as the group's muscle and its most openly acquisitive conscience, grumbling about danger while still stepping forward. He worries aloud about who will rescue them if things go wrong, a fear that makes him both comic and human against the eerie silence of the ruined highways. His loyalty to Geo is steady, but his fixation on the jewels keeps the reader wondering what he would trade to get them. ## Relationships ### [Geo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_jewels_of_aptor_se/characters/geo) _friendship_ Geo and Urson are close companions, with Urson often acting as a loyal protector and friend to Geo on their journey. ### [Snake](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_jewels_of_aptor_se/characters/snake) _rivalry_ Snake and Urson have a tense, competitive dynamic, often clashing due to differing loyalties and personalities. ### [Iimmi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_jewels_of_aptor_se/characters/iimmi) _friendship_ Iimmi and Urson are friendly companions, often sharing lighthearted moments and mutual support. ### [Leptar](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_jewels_of_aptor_se/characters/leptar) _friendship_ Leptar and Urson are friendly allies, with Leptar often offering guidance to the impulsive Urson. ### [Jordde](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_jewels_of_aptor_se/characters/jordde) _rivalry_ Jordde and Urson are enemies, with Urson fiercely opposing Jordde's schemes. ### [Geo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_jewels_of_aptor_se/characters/geo) _friendship_ Geo and Urson are close companions, with Urson often acting as a loyal protector and friend to Geo on their journey. ### [Geo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_jewels_of_aptor_se/characters/geo) _friendship_ Geo and Urson are close companions, with Urson often acting as a loyal protector and friend to Geo on their journey. ### [Snake](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_jewels_of_aptor_se/characters/snake) _rivalry_ Snake and Urson have a tense, competitive dynamic, often clashing due to differing loyalties and personalities. ### [Iimmi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_jewels_of_aptor_se/characters/iimmi) _friendship_ Iimmi and Urson are friendly companions, often sharing lighthearted moments and mutual support. ### [Leptar](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_jewels_of_aptor_se/characters/leptar) _friendship_ Leptar and Urson are friendly allies, with Leptar often offering guidance to the impulsive Urson. ### [Iimmi](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_jewels_of_aptor_se/characters/iimmi) _friendship_ Iimmi and Urson are friendly companions, often sharing lighthearted moments and mutual support. ### [Snake](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_jewels_of_aptor_se/characters/snake) _rivalry_ Snake and Urson have a tense, competitive dynamic, often clashing due to differing loyalties and personalities. ## In the story ### [The Jewels of Aptor](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_jewels_of_aptor_se/chapters/the-jewels-of-aptor) Crew member; meets with Geo and Snake in the forecastle. ### [I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_jewels_of_aptor_se/chapters/i) Geo's large, sea-bred friend; eager to sail and hired as a sailor. ### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_jewels_of_aptor_se/chapters/iii) Accompanies Geo to rescue Snake, shares a dark story about killing a dying man for gold coins. ### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_jewels_of_aptor_se/chapters/iv) Discusses the dream with Geo; agrees to trust Iimmi's plan. ### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_jewels_of_aptor_se/chapters/v) Kills the bear-man with his staff, is disturbed by the transformation, and camps with the group. ### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_jewels_of_aptor_se/chapters/vi) Grumbles about the scholarly discussions and focuses on practical needs like food. ### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_jewels_of_aptor_se/chapters/vii) Points out the far bank and the city; helps Geo after his arm is injured. ### [Chapter VIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_jewels_of_aptor_se/chapters/viii) Questions Snake about being a spy; feels sleepy after the meal. ### [IX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_jewels_of_aptor_se/chapters/ix) Urson takes the jewel from Geo for safekeeping and helps Geo over a difficult ledge during the climb. ### [X](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_jewels_of_aptor_se/chapters/x) Urson reluctantly agrees to the mission to return the jewels. ### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_jewels_of_aptor_se/chapters/xi) Takes charge of the jewels by placing them in a pouch, catches Snake when he tries to flee, and pulls Geo from quicksand. ### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_jewels_of_aptor_se/chapters/xii) Revealed to have switched the jewels for gold coins; his final thoughts of hate and love are shared by Snake. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_jewels_of_aptor_se/characters/urson - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_jewels_of_aptor_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_jewels_of_aptor_se/characters