He is the owner of mine shaft number 127 in Bonanza or another productive area in the region; he is neighbors with Josias Lacoste's plot number 129 and is constantly bickering with him. He has a gang he has assembled of rough adventurers like himself. He does not recognize Canadian authority, disregards rules, and strives to have the border drawn in favor of America. While in prison, he heard about the gold in the Golden Mount region beyond the Polar circles from an Indian named Krasak; he escaped/left prison to seize this mysterious source in person with his men. However, he encounters Ben and Summy, who have seized the volcano; their violent armed confrontation ends with Hunter being blown apart by a bullet fired by Neluto.
