# Hunting for Hidden Gold — Character guide

> Key figures in Hunting for Hidden Gold by Franklin W. Dixon.

- [Frank Hardy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/characters/frank_hardy.md): One of the two teenage detective brothers, brave and resourceful.
- [Joe Hardy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/characters/joe_hardy.md): The younger Hardy brother, impulsive and loyal in adventures.
- [Fenton Hardy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/characters/fenton_hardy.md): The boys' father, a renowned private detective on a case.
- [Bart Dawson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/characters/bart_dawson.md): A key figure in the mystery, later explains events.
- [Jadbury Wilson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/characters/jadbury_wilson.md): A mysterious stranger involved in the western plot.
- [Slim Briggs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/characters/slim_briggs.md): A cowboy who gets into trouble in the Montana storyline.
- [Con Riley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/characters/con_riley.md): A local police officer who assists the Hardys.
- [Chet Morton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/characters/chet_morton.md): The Hardy boys' friend, often providing comic relief.
- [Aunt Gertrude](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/characters/aunt_gertrude.md): The boys' fussy but caring aunt who lives with them.
- [Hank Shale](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/characters/hank_shale.md): An old friend of Fenton Hardy from the West.
- [Mr. Hopkins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/characters/mr_hopkins.md): A shrewd businessman or detective associate.
- [Mrs. Hardy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/characters/mrs_hardy.md): The boys' mother, supportive and concerned.
- [Bill Coulson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/characters/bill_coulson.md): A suspect or antagonist in the gold theft case.
- [Black Pepper](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/characters/black_pepper.md): A notorious outlaw or horse in the western plot.
- [Shorty](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/characters/shorty.md): A minor character, likely a cowboy or helper.
- [Jack Pepperill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/characters/jack_pepperill.md): A minor figure possibly linked to the outlaws.
- [Lucky Bottom](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/hunting_for_hidden_gold_se/characters/lucky_bottom.md): A minor character, perhaps a nickname for a cowboy.

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