# Balaam — The Virginian character guide

> Balaam in The Virginian by Owen Wister.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Mrs. Balaam, Mr. Balaam

**First appearance:** 0028-xxvi-balaam-and-pedro

## Who they are

A cruel horse trader whose mistreatment of animals leads to a violent confrontation.

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