Boat Face is a half-breed Indian in the employment of Alex Savage. After the murder of Alex Savage, his employment is shifted to Patricia Savage.
Boat Face is married to Tiny, the Indian servent, in the employ of the Savages.
Boat Face is a coward, and his frequently beaten by Tiny when he steps out of line.
He is quie aware that there are people who are trying to obtain the Ivory Cube that Alex Savage found several years ago.