List of Minor Characters

The following alphabetical list is of minor and briefly mentioned characters found in Worm. These characters played a small to no role in the main plotline.

Aster Klara Anders

Aster was the baby daughter of Kaiser and Purity. After Aster's parents divorced, Purity took custody of her, though only due to Kaiser's consent. She was briefly taken by social services after Coil had revealed the names of most Empire Eighty-Eight members, but eventually returned after Tattletale revealed her location to Purity.

Appeared in:

• Interlude 3½
• Interlude 11b
• Interlude 18
• Sting 26.06

Dimitri

Dimitri was a sniper that worked for Coil. He was second-in-command of the group loaned to Tattletale. Along with Minor, Dimitri was one that Tattletale trusted enough to run her shelter and background activity.

Appeared in Infestation 11.04.

Gerry

Gerry was a former dockworker who worked alongside Danny Hebert. He was described as a "big guy, burly, Black Irish." Rumor went around that Gerry went on to become one of Über and Leet’s henchmen.

Mentioned in Insinuation 2.01.

Mr. Gladly's Girlfriend

Briefly seen alongside Mr. Gladly, Mr. Gladly's girlfriend was a tall blonde seen in shelter at CB-10. She is seen only to scream and burying her face into Mr. Gladly's shoulder when Leviathan attacked the shelter they took refuge in. Her presence bugged Taylor as she disliked Mr. Gladly and thought of her as someone who didn't truly know him as a teacher.

Her fate along with Mr. Gladly is never mentioned outright, though it is possible both had died to Leviathan.

Seen in Extermination 8.05.

Mr. Quinlan

Mr. Quinlan was Taylor's math teacher. He appeared only during the discussion into Taylor's accusation of bullying, speaking to defend the school's lack of action in concerns to Taylor's bullying.

Appeared in Insinuation 2.02.

Mrs. Knott

Mrs. Knott was Taylor's homeroom teacher and taught Computer class. She was described to be like a transvestite, as her attempts of feminine attire along with long blonde hair contrasted with her masculine features. She was tall, broad-shouldered, and had a strong jaw.

Taylor had considered Mrs. Knott to be her favorite teacher.

During the conference discussing Taylor's bullying, Mrs. Knott was the only faculty member noted to have seated on Taylor's side of the table. However, this may just have been due to the fact that there were no other seats available. This is reinforced in that she is seen to have made little attempt to defend Taylor.

Appeared in:

• Insinuation 2.02
• Agitation 3.01
• Hive 5.04

Polka

As Nilbog's very first creation and friend, Polka was his favorite. There had been three in total, as Nilbog's creations could only live for a limited time. Polka was a blue-skinned, white-haired female creature with a long, narrow tail. Her face was narrow with a reptillian structure, having four fangs at the front, with skin was very smooth and human-like. She wore toddler's clothing.

Appeared in Sting 26.04.

Principle Blackwell

Principle Blackwell was the principle of Winslow High school and was only seen during the discussion of misconduct of Taylor's bullying incidents. She was described as "a narrow woman, dirty blond, with that severe bowl-cut haircut," and her dress appeared to be like "attending a funeral."

She was seen by Taylor as somewhat apathetic, if not averse, in punishing Sophia, Emma, and Madison. However, all three ultimately were suspended, although none of Taylor's suggestions were met.

Appeared in Hive 5.04.

The Gails

The Gails were Theo's foster parents. Mr. and Mrs. Gail also looked after ten other children, ages ranging from from four to seventeen. Mrs. Gail was not known indulging the children, as Theo noted the event of her bringing him an ice cream sandwich, something that the other foster kids were not rewarded.

Appeared in Interlude 26b.