# The Life of Buffalo Bill — Character guide

> Key figures in The Life of Buffalo Bill by William F. Cody.

- [Buffalo Bill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/buffalo_bill.md): The protagonist and narrator, a legendary scout and buffalo hunter.
- [Wild Bill Hickok](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/wild_bill.md): A famous frontier lawman and scout, a friend and rival of Buffalo Bill.
- [General Philip H. Sheridan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/general_sheridan.md): A Union general who commands military campaigns against Native Americans.
- [Ned Buntline](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/ned_buntline.md): A dime novelist who popularized Buffalo Bill's exploits in fiction.
- [Dave Harrington](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/dave_harrington.md): A fellow scout and companion of Buffalo Bill on the plains.
- [Brigham Young](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/brigham_young.md): The Mormon leader who interacts with Buffalo Bill during his travels.
- [Horace Billings](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/horace_billings.md): A businessman and associate of Buffalo Bill in various ventures.
- [Grand Duke Alexis](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/grand_duke_alexis.md): A Russian nobleman who hunts buffalo with Buffalo Bill.
- [Bill Bevins](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/bill_bevins.md): A rough frontiersman and occasional antagonist to Buffalo Bill.
- [General E. A. Carr](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/general_carr.md): A cavalry officer who commands Buffalo Bill on scouting missions.
- [Bob Scott](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/bob_scott.md): A scout and friend of Buffalo Bill on the frontier.
- [Major W. H. Brown](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/major_brown.md): A military officer who serves alongside Buffalo Bill.
- [Mr. Simpson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/mr_simpson.md): A stagecoach driver and associate of Buffalo Bill.
- [Mr. William Russell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/mr_william_russell.md): A freighting partner and employer of young Buffalo Bill.
- [Satanta](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/satanta.md): A Kiowa chief who leads raids against settlers and soldiers.
- [General Terry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/general_terry.md): A Union general involved in campaigns against Native Americans.
- [Spotted Tail](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/spotted_tail.md): A Brulé Lakota chief who negotiates with the U.S. Army.
- [Major Frank North](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/major_frank_north.md): A commander of Pawnee scouts who fights alongside Buffalo Bill.
- [General Custer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/general_custer.md): A flamboyant cavalry officer known for his exploits in the West.
- [Mr. Milligan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/mr_milligan.md): A businessman who employs Buffalo Bill as a wagon driver.
- [General Crook](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/general_crook.md): A Union general who leads campaigns in the Indian Wars.
- [Stephen Gobel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/stephen_gobel.md): A neighbor and early employer of Buffalo Bill in Kansas.
- [Captain Graham](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/captain_graham.md): A cavalry officer who commands Buffalo Bill on scouting duty.
- [General Penrose](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/general_penrose.md): A military officer who leads expeditions against Native Americans.
- [Texas Jack](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/texas_jack.md): A scout and friend who performs with Buffalo Bill in shows.
- [General Hazen](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/general_hazen.md): A military officer who commands frontier posts.
- [Colonel Royal](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/colonel_royal.md): A cavalry officer and friend of Buffalo Bill.
- [Lew Simpson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/lew_simpson.md): A wagon master and associate of Buffalo Bill on the plains.
- [Mr. Slade](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/mr_slade.md): A notorious stagecoach agent and gunman on the Overland Trail.
- [Tall Bull](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/tall_bull.md): A Cheyenne chief who leads Dog Soldiers in battle.
- [Billy Comstock](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/billy_comstock.md): A scout who competes with Buffalo Bill in a buffalo hunt.
- [Buckskin Joe](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/buckskin_joe.md): A mountain man and scout who guides Buffalo Bill.
- [Nixon](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/nixon.md): A stagecoach driver and associate of Buffalo Bill.
- [Jack Crawford](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/jack_crawford.md): A scout and poet who serves with Buffalo Bill.
- [Joe Smith](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/joe_smith.md): A Mormon elder who interacts with Buffalo Bill.
- [Powder Face](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/powder_face.md): A Native American scout who aids Buffalo Bill.
- [Mr. McCarthy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/mr_mccarthy.md): A stagecoach driver and friend of Buffalo Bill.
- [General Mills](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/general_mills.md): A military officer who commands troops in the West.
- [Earl of Dunraven](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/earl_of_dunraven.md): An English nobleman who hunts with Buffalo Bill.
- [Mr. Rose](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/mr_rose.md): A trader and interpreter who assists Buffalo Bill.
- [Thomas Duncan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/thomas_duncan.md): A brevet brigadier general who commands frontier troops.
- [Dave Tutt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/dave_tutt.md): A gambler and antagonist killed by Wild Bill Hickok.
- [General Bankhead](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/general_bankhead.md): A military officer who commands a fort in the West.
- [General Price](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/general_price.md): A Confederate general who fights in the Civil War.
- [Dr. W. E. Webb](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/dr_webb.md): A doctor and companion on hunting expeditions.
- [Lieutenant Thomas](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/lieutenant_thomas.md): A cavalry officer who serves with Buffalo Bill.
- [General Whistler](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/general_whistler.md): A military officer who commands frontier posts.
- [Samuel Johnson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/samuel_johnson.md): A Mormon elder who hosts Buffalo Bill in Utah.
- [Little Gray](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/little_gray.md): A Native American scout who aids the U.S. Army.
- [Lawrence Jerome](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/lawrence_jerome.md): A wealthy sportsman who hunts with Buffalo Bill.
- [Long Doc](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/long_doc.md): A scout and companion of Buffalo Bill on the plains.
- [Bill Green](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/bill_green.md): A fellow scout and friend of Buffalo Bill.
- [General Merritt](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/general_merritt.md): A cavalry officer who commands the Fifth Cavalry.
- [General Forsyth](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/general_forsyth.md): A cavalry officer who leads scouts in the Indian Wars.
- [Mr. Perry](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/mr_perry.md): A stagecoach agent and associate of Buffalo Bill.
- [Lieutenant Ward](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/lieutenant_ward.md): A cavalry officer who serves with Buffalo Bill.
- [General Ord](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/general_ord.md): A Union general who commands military departments.
- [Colonel Rice](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/colonel_rice.md): A cavalry officer who commands troops in the West.
- [Elijah Cody](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/elijah_cody.md): Buffalo Bill's father, a farmer and abolitionist.
- [Old Gobel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/old_gobel.md): A neighbor and early employer of Buffalo Bill.
- [Captain Dangerfield Parker](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/captain_parker.md): A cavalry officer who commands troops in the field.
- [General Emory](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/general_emory.md): A brevet major general who commands frontier departments.
- [Martha Maloney](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/martha_maloney.md): A woman who marries Buffalo Bill's friend.
- [Waddell](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/waddell.md): A partner in the freighting firm Majors & Russell.
- [Captain Nolan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/captain_nolan.md): A cavalry officer who serves in the Indian Wars.
- [Captain Laufer](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/captain_laufer.md): A cavalry officer who commands a company.
- [Captain Lute North](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/captain_lute_north.md): A commander of Pawnee scouts and brother of Major North.
- [General Fitzhugh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/general_fitzhugh.md): A military officer who commands frontier posts.
- [Captain Grant Marsh](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/captain_grant_marsh.md): A steamboat captain who transports troops.
- [Mrs. Burns](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/mrs_burns.md): A woman who boards Buffalo Bill during his youth.
- [Mr. Wilcox](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/mr_wilcox.md): A trader who interacts with Buffalo Bill.
- [General Anson Stager](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_life_of_buffalo_bill_se/characters/general_anson_stager.md): A Union general who oversees telegraph communications.

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