 The main antagonist of "", Eldred is a failed gunslinger now in service to the Crimson King.He leads a gang called the Big Coffin Hunters.Eldred, though in charge of the Red's operations in Mejis, is answerable to George Latigo (one of John Farson's chief lieutenants) and Randall Flagg (at this time known as Walter), Farson's personal wizard.