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The ScarChina MiévilleNew Crobuzon, book 2

Characters in The Scar

7 characters, main characters first.

Main characters

  • Bellis Coldwine

    A cold, reserved linguist fleeing New Crobuzon, trapped in the floating city of Armada.

Supporting characters

  • Isaac Dan der Grimnebulin

    Also in Perdido Street Station

  • Johannes Tearfly

    A scientist who studies megafauna and undersea life, and a fellow captive in Armada.

  • Tanner Sack

    A Remade criminal bound for slavery when the story begins, who finds a new life in Armada.

  • Shekel (Bas-Lag)

    A young cabin boy who befriends Tanner Sack.

  • Silas Fennec

    A New Crobuzon spy whom Bellis becomes involved with.

  • Uther Doul

    A formidable bodyguard to Armada's leaders.