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Core Belief
"Respect for nature and its inhabitants, combined with a code of honor and loyalty to one's friends."
Worldview
He views the world through the lens of the wilderness, valuing skill, courage, and self-reliance above all else. He is a product of both European and Native American cultures, embodying the best qualities of each.
Personality
Skilled, brave, and honorable, Chatillon represents the ideal of the mountain man. He is a master of the wilderness, possessing both exceptional hunting skills and a deep understanding of Indian culture. He is quiet and reserved, but fiercely loyal and trustworthy.
In Their Own Words
"Drive down the tent-pickets hard, it is going to blow."
"No good! Too young!"
"Ah, I feel lonesome; I never been here before; but I see away yonder over the buttes, and down there on the prairie, black--all black with buffalo!"
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