The Pothunters · Character
Biffen
A schoolboy involved in the sports.
minor
First appearance: the pothunters
Biffen shows up with force in IV: Certain Revelations. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The ground-man who locked up the Pavilion at half-past six and took the key.
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In IV: Certain Revelations: The ground-man who locked up the Pavilion at half-past six and took the key. Later, in X: Mr. Thompson Investigates: The ground-man who is at the Pavilion speaking with Inspector Roberts…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Secondary school and local figures
- Protagonist
- Main characters and suspects
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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Biffen appears across 4 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- IV: Certain Revelations
- X: Mr. Thompson Investigates
- Mr. Roberts Explains
- We'll Proceed to Search for Thomson if He Be Above the Ground
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