The Stainless Steel Rat · Character
Grav Bent Diebstall
A named character with a minor role.
minor
Also known as Grav Bent, Grav Diebstall, Bent, Diebstall
First appearance: xii
Grav Bent Diebstall's tie to Count Cassitor is one of the pressures that moves The Stainless Steel Rat—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Jim's cover identity as a minor noble from Misteldross, used to infiltrate the royal ball.
Grav Bent Diebstall first appears in 0013 xii.
With Count Cassitor (friendship): Count Cassitor and Grav Bent Diebstall are allies, collaborating in criminal or political ventures. With Angelina (rivalry): Angelina and Grav Bent Diebstall are adversaries, competing for power or resources. With Count Cassitor (friendship): Count Cassitor and Grav Bent Diebstall are allies, collaborating in criminal or political ventures.
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Character Web
2 connectionsA slice of how Grav Bent Diebstall sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Friendship
- Rivalry
Character groups
- Minor characters and officials
- Antagonists and allies
- Protagonist
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Follow the arc while readingRelationships
- Count Cassitor
friendship · positive
Count Cassitor and Grav Bent Diebstall are allies, collaborating in criminal or political… How this plays out →
- Angelina
rivalry · negative
- Count Cassitor
friendship · positive
Count Cassitor and Grav Bent Diebstall are allies, collaborating in criminal or political… How this plays out →
Relationship notes
How these ties play out is in the reading companion — open the free preview.
See Grav Bent Diebstall in xiiIn the story
Grav Bent Diebstall appears across 5 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
Chapter companion notes
Spoil-light check-ins for Grav Bent Diebstall unlock in the free preview.
See Grav Bent Diebstall in xii