Character guide

Frank Hardy

major

Also known as Frank, Both Frank

One of the two teenage detective brothers, brave and resourceful.

Joe Hardy

major

Also known as Joe

The younger Hardy brother, impulsive and loyal in adventures.

Fenton Hardy

supporting

Also known as Dad, dad, Mr. Hardy

The boys' father, a renowned private detective on a case.

Bart Dawson

major

Also known as Dawson

A key figure in the mystery, later explains events.

Jadbury Wilson

supporting

Also known as Wilson, Jad Wilson, III Jadbury Wilson

A mysterious stranger involved in the western plot.

Slim Briggs

supporting

Also known as Slim, Poor Slim

A cowboy who gets into trouble in the Montana storyline.

Con Riley

supporting

Also known as Officer Con Riley, Riley, Officer Riley

A local police officer who assists the Hardys.

Chet Morton

supporting

Also known as Chet, Chet Morton, rotund and jovial

The Hardy boys' friend, often providing comic relief.

Aunt Gertrude

minor

The boys' fussy but caring aunt who lives with them.

Hank Shale

supporting

Also known as Hank

An old friend of Fenton Hardy from the West.

Mr. Hopkins

minor

Also known as Hopkins, the astute Hopkins

A shrewd businessman or detective associate.

Mrs. Hardy

minor

The boys' mother, supportive and concerned.

Jerry Gilroy

minor

Also known as Jerry

A friend or contact of the Hardy boys.

Bill Coulson

supporting

Also known as Bill, Coulson, Mr. Coulson, Jack Coulson

A suspect or antagonist in the gold theft case.

Black Pepper

supporting

Also known as Black Pepper ’, this Black Pepper, Pepper

A notorious outlaw or horse in the western plot.

Shorty

minor

A minor character, likely a cowboy or helper.

Jack Pepperill

minor

Also known as Pepperill

A minor figure possibly linked to the outlaws.

Lucky Bottom

minor

A minor character, perhaps a nickname for a cowboy.