# Shepherds of the Wild — Character guide

> Key figures in Shepherds of the Wild by Edison Marshall.

- [Hugh Gaylord](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/characters/hugh_gaylord.md): A central human character, often the focal point of the narrative.
- [Landy Fargo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/characters/landy_fargo.md): A key human character, frequently interacting with Hugh Gaylord.
- [Alice Crowson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/characters/alice_crowson.md): A significant human character, often referred to in the narrative.
- [Spot](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/characters/spot.md): A notable animal character, likely a dog, with many mentions.
- [Broken Fang](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/characters/broken_fang.md): A wolf or wild animal character, a recurring antagonist.
- [José Mertos](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/characters/jose_mertos.md): A human character, possibly a villain or rival.
- [Shep](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/characters/shep.md): An animal character, likely a dog, with a distinct presence.
- [Spread Horn](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/characters/spread_horn.md): A wild animal, possibly a ram or deer, with narrative significance.
- [Pete](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/characters/pete.md): A minor human character appearing in the story.
- [The Old Colonel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/characters/the_old_colonel.md): A human character, possibly an authority figure or elder.
- [Dan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/characters/dan.md): A minor human character with a few mentions.
- [Bill Elkins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/characters/bill_elkins.md): A minor human character appearing in the narrative.
- [Old Urson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/characters/old_urson.md): A wild animal character, possibly a bear or wolf.
- [Old Ben](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/characters/old_ben.md): A minor animal or human character with limited presence.
- [Old Argali](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/characters/old_argali.md): A wild animal, likely a sheep or ram, with a named role.
- [Running Feet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/characters/running_feet.md): A minor character, possibly an animal or native person.
- [The Indian](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/characters/the_indian.md): A native character appearing briefly in the story.
- [Newt Hillguard](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/characters/newt_hillguard.md): A minor human character with a few mentions.
- [Manitou](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/characters/manitou.md): A spiritual figure or deity referenced in the narrative.
- [Little Death](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/characters/little_death.md): A mink or small animal character with a symbolic name.
- [The Mexican](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/shepherds_of_the_wild_se/characters/the_mexican.md): A minor human character identified by nationality.

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