The following is a list of characters appearing in The Dolphins of Pern.
First Pass Characters
- Kibbe - Dolphin
- Corey - Dolphin
- Tillek - Dolphin
- Amy - Deceased dolphineer.
- Ben - Dolphineer.
- Jim Tillek - Deceased dolphineer.
Ninth Pass Characters
- Adrea
- AIVAS
- Aleki
- Alemi
- Andemon
- Anskono
- Aramina
- Aranya
- Armald
- Asgenar
- Bargen
- Bendarek
- Begamon
- Benelek
- Boskoney
- Camo
- Corman
- Curran
- D'ram
- Deckter
- Delky
- Denol
- Durras
- Edwinrus
- F'lar
- F'lessan
- Fandarel
- Fabry
- G'dened
- G'narish
- Groghe
- H'mar
- Hamian
- Horon
- Hosbon
- Idarolan
- Jancis
- Jarrol
- Jaxom
- Jayge
- K'din
- K'van
- Kami
- Kern
- Kitrin
- Larad
- Laudey
- Lemsia
- Lessa
- Lesselam
- Lur
- Lytol
- M'sur
- Menolly
- Mirrim
- Mizlue (Mislue)
- N'ton
- Nazer
- Nessel
- Nicat
- Nika
- Oldive
- Olos
- Oly
- Oterel
- Pardure
- Parren
- Petiron
- Perschar
- Persellan
- Piemur
- Pierjan (listed in characters, but not appearing in story?)
- R'mart
- Ramala
- Rampesi
- Readis
- Robina
- Robinton
- Robse
- Samvel
- Sangel
- Sebell
- Sharra
- Shawan
- Swacky
- T'bor
- T'gellan
- T'lion
- Tagetarl
- Talmor
- Temma
- Texur
- Thella
- Tikini
- Tomol
- Toric
- Toronas
- V'line
- Wansor
- Warbret
- Worlain
Dolphins
Confusingly, the Dolphins named in the character list at the beginning of Dolphins of Pern differ from those who appear in the story itself. In some cases, the names are spelt differently (Ajay/Ayjay) and in others they are listed as being a part of the wrong pod.
"Cove Hold" Pod
The "Cove Hold" Pod is the name used to refer to the Pod that
"Eastern"/Monaco Bay Pod (Moncobay)
The Monaco Bay Pod (also referred to as the "Eastern" Pod by T'lion)
- Afo
- Alta (Monaco) ("Ala")
- Boojie
- Dar ("Dart")
- Flo (Moncobay Pod Leader)
- Gar (II)
- Jim (II)
- Kib (II)
- Natua ("Nat")
- Tana ("Tini")
- Teres
- Temp
"Fort Hold" Pod
The "Fort Hold" Pod is the name used to refer to the Pod that
"Rubicon River" Pod
The "Rubicon River" Pod is the name used to refer to the Pod that found Readis when he
Paradise River Pod (Pardisriv)
This pod
- Afo (Pod Leader)
- Angie (calf of Cori)
- Biz
- Cori (I)
- Cori (II) (calf of Mel)
- Jim (I)
- Kib (I)
- Mel/(Mell)
- Mul/(Mull)
- Rom
- Temp
- Vina
"Tillek Hold" Pod
The "Tillek" Pod is the name used to refer to the Pod that