Casey Mayo's buddy who appears at the end when Casey casually tosses his little black book to him after reconciling with Norah.
Character in The Dragon's Challenge.
Eccentric figure offering cryptic advice or historical context.
The appointed chief of the barracks. He leads the initial escape arrangement, organizes the prisoners' effort to rescue the detained lieutenant, and helps coordinate the resulting diversion.
Ben Bailey is Bill Miller's original performing partner. In 1930, Bill decides that he can become a successful solo entertainer, so the two men split up and go their separate ways. Bill's subsequent failure after leaving Ben sets the story's central partnership conflict in motion and leads to his later work with Ted Rogers.
Sid Buckman serves as the lawyer who informs Benny the Ball about the fortune and reads the will at the mansion. He explains the condition attached to Benny’s inheritance, then is revealed to be the supposedly deceased benefactor in disguise, exposing the butler’s scheme and ensuring that the rightful heiress can receive the fortune.
Middle Cowboy is one of three cowboys traveling through the Southwestern desert on Christmas Eve. Although the cowboys do not initially need presents, he participates in buying gifts after feeling they should be given to someone. He later joins the other cowboys at Nick Catapoli's motel and presents a gift to Maria Santos's newborn child.
A friend of Rick Nelson who appears at the climactic duel between Nelson and Andrew Cain. While the duel is taking place on the beach, Shorty kills a hidden sniper, removing a threat during the confrontation. The plot identifies him through this action and his friendship with Nelson.
A recently commissioned ensign serving as the PC-1168's mess officer, Dorrance is plagued by seasickness. He is among the inexperienced officers and crew facing the ship's difficult experimental trials under Harkness's command, as repeated failures threaten the crew's morale.
Dogface Dolan is the real soldier whose identity is used to protect Hap Smith's impersonation. While Hap is presented to the military as Private "Dogface" Dolan, the genuine Dogface goes into hiding, allowing Chick Allen and the performers to avoid an immediate court-martial.
Deke is Hank's local assistant, accompanying him as he studies wildlife near the town. He helps Hank protect Namu and, when Joe fires on the orca from beyond the net barrier, opens the barrier at Hank's direction. Deke then helps Hank pull Joe from the water after Namu overturns his boat.
A boozy and confused judge, Quincey presides over Michael O'Toole's trial after Michael is mistaken for the notorious outlaw Desperate Ambrose Littleberry. Despite the threat that the case could end in a hanging, Quincey acquits Michael of all charges, allowing him to escape that immediate danger.
Richard Erdman has 99 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Trancers Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include The Small World: The Gypsy Children of Granada, Aladdin and His Lamp, Timeless Tales: The Emperor's New Clothes. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 4 universes
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