Another possible main character could be a woman who is dealing with some sort of difficult situation. It could be a relationship issue, or something related to her past that is haunting her. And through the story, she has to face her problems and find a way to move forward, which is a common theme in many short story collections like 'Dead Man's Gift and Other Stories'.
There might be a young protagonist in one of the other stories. This young character could be on a quest of some sort, perhaps trying to solve a mystery or find their place in the world. And this journey could be the main focus of their story within the collection.
Some stories in this collection could also be about self - discovery. The characters might go through a journey where they learn something new about themselves. It could be that they find out they are stronger or weaker than they thought. Or they might discover a new side of their personality that was hidden before, all within the context of the different stories in 'Dead Man's Gift and Other Stories'.
Since we don't have the specific details of the book, it's likely that the main characters are the 'dead girls' themselves. They would be central to the stories as the title implies.
I'm not sure specifically without reading it, but it might have a protagonist who is the 'dead man' himself. There could also be some characters that he meets during his walk, like a guide or a fellow traveler who has their own story and purpose.
Since we don't know the exact story, it could be the dead man himself as the main character. Maybe there's a person who discovers the dead man's burden and becomes involved in the story too.
The main characters might include a fearless explorer. This person is likely driven by a sense of adventure and the allure of the secrets in the Dead Man's Chest. Then there would be the pirate captain, a wily and dangerous character. His crew, a motley bunch of rogues, would also be important characters as they follow their captain in the pursuit of the chest.
I'm not sure exactly who the main characters are without more information about the 'dead man's pass story'. It could be the first group of settlers who tried to cross the pass.
In the 'dead man's hill story', if it's a historical account, the main characters could be soldiers if it was a battle site. If it's a folk legend, perhaps there is an old hermit who used to live near the hill and knew the dead man. And of course, the dead man himself whose presence on the hill is the central part of the story.
I'm not sure as I haven't read it. But they could be people related to the blues scene, like a blues singer, a guitar player, or a club owner.
Since I don't know the exact 'dead man's switch novel', it's hard to say. But typically, there would be the character who sets up the dead man's switch. This could be a hero or an anti - hero. There might also be the antagonists who are trying to prevent the switch from being activated or are the targets of the switch's activation.
The main characters are Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, Elizabeth Swann and Davy Jones. Jack Sparrow is the charming and wily pirate. Will Turner is a blacksmith turned pirate - like adventurer. Elizabeth Swann is a strong - willed woman. And Davy Jones is the fearsome captain of the Flying Dutchman with his own supernatural powers.