One of the three crewmen hired for the voyage. He is caught searching Tintin's papers and escapes after stowing away in a lifeboat. He later acts as an accomplice to Karabine, participating in kidnappings and holding the protagonists at gunpoint before his gang finally surrenders.
Primary antagonist seeking the gold through violence.
Victim of the villainous gang's attempt to silence him.
Villainous hunter versus the knowledgeable monk.