There might also be some secondary characters. For instance, if the story is set in a small town, there could be neighbors or friends of the protagonist. They might either be involved in the mystery of the voice too, or they could be used as a contrast to the protagonist's experience. Say, the neighbors don't believe the protagonist when they say they heard a voice in the dark.
Sometimes, in stories like this, there could be a figure associated with the voice. It could be a ghostly or mysterious character. This character may not be fully revealed at the start but gradually becomes more prominent as the story progresses and the protagonist tries to uncover the truth behind the voice.
There's no way to know without more details about the story. It might be a young person, perhaps a child who is more sensitive to the voice in the dark. Or it could be an adult who has some sort of special connection to the voice, like a psychic or someone with a troubled past.
Since we don't have much information about this story, it's difficult to determine the main characters. However, if it follows a typical Salem - related story pattern, there might be a protagonist who is either a witness to strange events or a person directly affected by the so - called 'voice in the dark'. There could also be antagonists, perhaps those who oppose the protagonist's search for the truth about the voice, like some superstitious or power - hungry individuals in the Salem community.
I don't know as I haven't read 'the voice short story', so I can't say who the main characters are.
It might be about isolation. The voice in the dark could be a symbol of being alone. Maybe the character hears this voice while being in a secluded place, emphasizing their isolation from the rest of the world. For example, if it's set in an old, abandoned house, the voice could heighten the feeling of being cut off from society.
Since I don't know the exact 'dark crystal short story', it might have some original characters created just for this short story. However, if it follows the general Dark Crystal universe, there could be Gelflings like Jen and Kira as main characters. These Gelflings are often in the center of the stories, trying to save their world from the Skeksis or other threats. There could also be some important Skeksis characters if the story focuses on the power struggle in that world.
Often, there is a central character, perhaps a person in a spooky or isolated place like a schoolteacher or a traveler. This character is the one who has the encounter with the face in the dark. There may also be other minor characters who are mentioned briefly to set the scene, like colleagues or fellow travelers who are not present during the main event.
There might be a local fisherman. He would know the waters well, but still be in awe or a bit scared of the 'dark waters'. He could provide some local knowledge and a connection to the area around the water. He might also serve as a guide or a warning to other characters.
I don't know the main characters as I haven't read the story. It could be a lone traveler, or perhaps a group of friends who decide to take a walk in the dark.
I'm not sure as the details about the story aren't fully known. But usually in such a story, there would be a protagonist who is the one to encounter the face in the dark.
A group of friends could be the main characters. They might have a tradition of going out together after dark. The story could revolve around their adventures, like getting lost in an old part of town, or stumbling upon a hidden party that only takes place at night.