Malone

1. In love with Gladys

1.1. Wants to prove he is a hero

1.1.1. Ends up realizing there is more to life

1.1.1.1. She marries a clerk

1.1.1.1.1. He volunteers to go on another trip

2. Humble

2.1. National rugby player

2.2. Saved people in the coal explosion

3. Brave

3.1. He interviews Challenger

3.2. He goes to South America to prove his love

3.3. Rescues Challenger and Summerlee from the Ape-men

4. Reporter for the Daily Gazette