# The Mucker — Character guide

> Key figures in The Mucker by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

- [Billy Byrne](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/billy_byrne.md): A tough mucker from Chicago who undergoes a transformation through adventure and love.
- [Barbara Harding](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/barbara_harding.md): A wealthy young woman who becomes the love interest and moral compass for Billy Byrne.
- [Bridge](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/bridge.md): A ship's officer on the Halfmoon involved in the conspiracy against Barbara.
- [Mr. Theriere](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/theriere.md): A French gentleman and officer who befriends Billy and aids Barbara.
- [Eddie Shorter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/eddie_shorter.md): Billy's loyal friend from Chicago who follows him into adventures.
- [General Pesita](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/pesita.md): A Mexican revolutionary leader who employs Billy as a soldier.
- [Grayson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/grayson.md): An American rancher in Mexico who assists Billy and Barbara.
- [Billy Mallory](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/billy_mallory.md): A young man from a wealthy family who is a rival for Barbara's affections.
- [Skipper Simms](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/skipper_simms.md): The captain of the ship Halfmoon, involved in the plot against Barbara.
- [Mr. Ward](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/ward.md): A crew member on the Halfmoon who participates in the conspiracy.
- [Anthony Harding](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/anthony_harding.md): Barbara's wealthy father who disapproves of Billy Byrne.
- [Sergeant Flannagan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/flannagan.md): A Chicago detective pursuing Billy Byrne for murder.
- [Larry Divine](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/divine.md): A villainous suitor of Barbara who schemes against her and Billy.
- [Miguel](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/miguel.md): A Mexican servant or soldier in Pesita's camp.
- [José](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/jose.md): An elderly Mexican who aids Billy in Mexico.
- [Captain Rozales](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/rozales.md): A Mexican officer who opposes Pesita and interacts with Billy.
- [Oda Yorimoto](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/oda_yorimoto.md): A Japanese nobleman and headhunter who captures Barbara on an island.
- [Tony](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/tony.md): A minor character, possibly a sailor or Mexican bandit.
- [Francisco Villa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/villa.md): The historical Mexican revolutionary general mentioned in the story.
- [Brazos](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/brazos.md): A Mexican bandit or soldier in the narrative.
- [Professor Cassidy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/professor_cassidy.md): A professor who appears in the Chicago scenes.
- [Patrolman Stanley Lasky](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/lasky.md): A Chicago policeman involved in the manhunt for Billy.
- [Blanco](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/blanco.md): A Mexican character, possibly a soldier or bandit.
- [Count de Cadenet](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/de_cadenet.md): A French nobleman who appears in the island adventure.
- [Captain Norris](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/norris.md): A ship captain who aids in the rescue of Barbara.
- [Red Sanders](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/red_sanders.md): A sailor or criminal associate from Chicago.
- [Miller](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/miller.md): A sailor on the Halfmoon who meets a tragic end.
- [Wison](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/wison.md): A minor character, possibly a sailor or Mexican.
- [Oda Iseka](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/oda_iseka.md): A Japanese headhunter associated with Oda Yorimoto.
- [Schneider](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/schneider.md): A minor character, possibly a sailor or Mexican.
- [Swenson](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/swenson.md): A sailor on the Halfmoon who dies during the typhoon.
- [Dink](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/dink.md): A minor character from Chicago's underworld.
- [Larry Hilmore](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/hilmore.md): A minor character, possibly a sailor or Mexican.
- [Penelope](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/penelope.md): A minor female character, possibly a servant.
- [James](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/james.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or sailor.
- [Mrs. Shorter](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/mrs_shorter.md): Eddie Shorter's mother, a minor character in Chicago.
- [Esteban](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/esteban.md): A Mexican character, possibly a servant or soldier.
- [Henry Herbert Knibbs](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/knibbs.md): A minor character, possibly a poet or traveler.
- [Mr. Foster](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/foster.md): A minor character, possibly a sailor or official.
- [The Harlem Hurricane](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/harlem_hurricane.md): A nickname for a boxer or tough guy from Chicago.
- [Gee](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/gee.md): A minor character, possibly a Chinese sailor or servant.
- [Sing](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/sing.md): A Chinese character, possibly a servant or sailor.
- [George](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/george.md): A minor character, possibly a servant or sailor.
- [Lord of Yoka](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/yoka.md): A headhunter chief on the island where Barbara is held.
- [Price Clark](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/price_clark.md): A minor character, possibly a sailor or criminal.
- [Corbett](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_mucker_se/characters/corbett.md): A minor character, possibly a boxer or thug.

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