Victory · Character

Pedro

Jones's brutish, ape-like henchman who serves as muscle.

minor

Also known as the hairy Pedro, the simian Pedro

First appearance: victory

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Pedro is a hairy, simian-looking servant and former alligator-hunter who accompanies Mr.

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With Martin Ricardo (professional): Pedro is Ricardo's brutish, mute henchman, used for physical intimidation and violence. With Axel Heyst (rivalry): Pedro is a physical threat to Heyst, acting as the brute force of…

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Character groups

Samburan Island Intruders
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Relationships

Martin Ricardo
professional · ambivalent
Pedro is Ricardo's brutish, mute henchman, used for physical intimidation and violence. How this plays out →
Axel Heyst
rivalry · negative
Martin Ricardo
professional · ambivalent
Pedro is Ricardo's brutish, mute henchman, used for physical intimidation and violence. How this plays out →
Axel Heyst
rivalry · negative
Martin Ricardo
professional · ambivalent
Pedro is Ricardo's brutish, mute henchman, used for physical intimidation and violence. How this plays out →

Martin Ricardo
Pedro is Ricardo's brutish, mute henchman, used for physical intimidation and violence.
Axel Heyst
Pedro is a physical threat to Heyst, acting as the brute force of Jones's gang.
Martin Ricardo
Pedro is Ricardo's brutish, mute henchman, used for physical intimidation and violence.
Axel Heyst
Pedro is a physical threat to Heyst, acting as the brute force of Jones's gang.
Martin Ricardo
Pedro is Ricardo's brutish, mute henchman, used for physical intimidation and violence.

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Pedro appears across 10 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

IV
Pedro is a hairy, simian-looking servant and former alligator-hunter who accompanies Mr. Jones and Ricardo.
VI
Hairy, clumsy servant carrying a tray, described as a creature caught in the woods.
Chapter VII
Pedro is mentioned in Ricardo's story as one of the alligator hunters who attempted to kill them; his brother was killed by Ricardo and Mr. Jones.
VI
Pedro is a hairy, brutish man who charges at the water pipe and is violently subdued by Ricardo.
VII
Pedro is beaten by Ricardo for trying to drink seawater; he is described as tough and animalistic.
I
Visible in the distance, tending a fire and wearing a bandage.
V
Mentioned as the hairy, wild creature squatting behind Heyst during the conversation.
VI
Returns from his errand and reports the direction Heyst and Lena took, but Ricardo dismisses him to keep the woman's presence secret.
IX
Pedro enters with a loaded tray, his ape-like appearance and thumping steps adding to the ominous atmosphere.
Chapter X
Pedro is summoned by Ricardo's whistle and ordered to go to the boat at the jetty and wait.

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