Hunting for Hidden Gold · Character
Slim Briggs
A cornered outlaw who whines for his freedom and trades what he knows about Black Pepper's hidden gold for a lighter walk to jail.
supporting
Also known as Slim, Poor Slim
First appearance: iv a tale of the west
As a supporting figure in Hunting for Hidden Gold, Slim Briggs is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Captures the boys with Shorty but is disarmed by Frank; later follows and is ambushed and captured by the Hardys.
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With Frank Hardy (friendship): Slim Briggs is a local ally who assists Frank with information and support in the gold mystery. With Frank Hardy (friendship): Slim Briggs is a local ally who assists Frank with…
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Relationship types
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Central mystery figures
- Protagonist
- Minor western characters
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
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- Frank Hardy
friendship · positive
Slim Briggs is a local ally who assists Frank with information and support in the gold… How this plays out →
- Frank Hardy
friendship · positive
Slim Briggs is a local ally who assists Frank with information and support in the gold… How this plays out →
- Frank Hardy
friendship · positive
Slim Briggs is a local ally who assists Frank with information and support in the gold… How this plays out →
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Slim Briggs appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
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