the chief of the ape-men
Role
Leader of the ape-man tribe on the plateau.
Dialogue
Jabbering and chattering talk.
Appearance
A human-like face, long, whitish, and blotched with pimples; flattened nose, projecting lower jaw, and a bristle of coarse whiskers. He has a short body, big shoulders, round chest, and a ruddy frill of a beard, bearing a striking resemblance to Professor Challenger.
Background
The ruler of the 'Missing Links' inhabiting the plateau.
Identified
false
Motivations
To protect his tribe and capture the human invaders.
Personality
Bestial and ferocious, yet capable of recognizing a physical peer in Challenger.
Competencies
Leadership of his tribe; use of sticks and stones as weapons; ability to communicate through jabbering.
Plot Relevance
He leads the capture of the expedition members and his resemblance to Challenger creates a bizarre narrative parallel.
First Appearance
The branches of the great gingko tree
Timeline
Encounter with Malone
The chief is discovered by Malone in the branches of the gingko tree and flees in fear.
The Camp Raid
Leads his tribe in a dawn raid on Fort Challenger, capturing the three explorers.
Death
Shot dead by Lord John Roxton while presiding over the execution of prisoners at the cliff edge.
