Character guide

Hugh Gaylord

major

Also known as Gaylord, Fortunately Hugh

A central human character, often the focal point of the narrative.

Landy Fargo

major

Also known as Fargo

A key human character, frequently interacting with Hugh Gaylord.

Alice Crowson

major

Also known as Alice, Crowson, old Crowson

A significant human character, often referred to in the narrative.

Spot

supporting

Also known as Little Spot

A notable animal character, likely a dog, with many mentions.

Broken Fang

supporting

Also known as Fang

A wolf or wild animal character, a recurring antagonist.

José Mertos

supporting

Also known as José, Mertos

A human character, possibly a villain or rival.

Shep

minor

Also known as old Shep

An animal character, likely a dog, with a distinct presence.

Spread Horn

minor

Also known as old Spread Horn, Horn

A wild animal, possibly a ram or deer, with narrative significance.

Pete

minor

Also known as Evidently Pete

A minor human character appearing in the story.

The Old Colonel

minor

Also known as the Colonel, Colonel

A human character, possibly an authority figure or elder.

Dan

minor

A minor human character with a few mentions.

Bill Elkins

minor

A minor human character appearing in the narrative.

Old Urson

minor

Also known as Urson

A wild animal character, possibly a bear or wolf.

Old Ben

minor

Also known as Ben, that old Ben

A minor animal or human character with limited presence.

Old Argali

minor

Also known as Argali, old Argali

A wild animal, likely a sheep or ram, with a named role.

Running Feet

minor

Also known as Feet

A minor character, possibly an animal or native person.

The Indian

minor

Also known as Abruptly the Indian

A native character appearing briefly in the story.

Newt Hillguard

minor

Also known as Newt

A minor human character with a few mentions.

Manitou

minor

Also known as the great god Manitou

A spiritual figure or deity referenced in the narrative.

Little Death

minor

Also known as Death

A mink or small animal character with a symbolic name.

The Mexican

minor

A minor human character identified by nationality.