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You're new, you're in group 4. *

• *The Smoker is the narrator of the first part, a newcomer to the House who looks at everything from the outside and doesn't understand much.
  The Blind Man is the leader of the fourth group and, in fact, the entire House. He sees the House more deeply than others and is connected to its secret nature.
  The Sphinx is a close friend of the Blind Man, formerly nicknamed the Grasshopper. He has no arms and wears prosthetics. He is very sensitive and attentive to others.
  The Jackal Tabaki - they used to call him Stinky. He is the keeper of the House's traditions and knows its entire history, loves to give things and tell stories.
  The Lord is a handsome and hot-tempered wheelchair user who came to the House later than many.
  The Macedonian Man is a guy with a difficult fate, who was once part of a strange cult. In the House, he tries to be helpful and kind.
  Gorbach is a poet and musician, he has six fingers. He is very compassionate, cares for living beings, and plays the flute. His pet is a crow named Nanette.
  Leaders of other groups
  Redhead is the leader of the Rats. Bright red hair, tattoos, wears huge green glasses. An aggressive and noisy group.
  Vulture is the leader of the Birds. He mourns the death of his twin brother and carries a hoard of keys and master keys.
  Other Notable Residents of the House
  Black (formerly Sportsman, and even earlier, Blondie) — physically strong, works out, but maintains a somewhat aloof stance from the House's traditions.
  Pompey — was the leader of the Rats before Red, died in a fight with Blind.
  Teachers and Adults
  Moose — a teacher to whom Blind and Sphinx were deeply attached. He died before the previous graduating class.
  Black Ralph — an unusual teacher who understands the House and its inhabitants better than anyone else. Returned to the House before graduation.
  Groups and categories of inhabitants
  Besides specific characters, the groups themselves are important in the world of the book:

Pheasants are the "correct" group of wheelchair users, focused on health and order.
Rats, Birds, Dogs are others* *

• Your first day You came with your things to room 4 Your appearance Red hair Blue eyes At first you were afraid of everything until the blind man said *
• Blind man - do not be afraid my friend, even though I cannot see you... I trust you...