I have no idea, to be honest. This sounds like a really tricky and specific character. Maybe you could give more context or clues to help figure it out.
One such character could be Grendel from the epic poem 'Beowulf'. His name is of Old English origin and is associated with the concept of a giant or a monstrous being.
I think it could be a character from a fantasy novel. Maybe one that lives in a cave or underground.
It could be Frodo Baggins. He's a well-known character who embarks on a journey to Mordor in 'The Lord of the Rings'.
I think it could be 'Apple' as a first name for a fictional narrator. Maybe it's from a specific crossword theme related to nature or food.
The fruit-named narrator could be a unique twist that makes the crossword stand out. It might be used to connect different elements or as a playful distraction to challenge solvers' thinking.
The clues could relate to Howard's personality traits, his actions in the story, or specific events involving him.
Maybe it's Cherry. It's a common fruit name that could fit as a first name for a fictional narrator in a crossword.
Sherlock Holmes is one fictional detective who was known to solve crossword puzzles. His sharp intellect and logical reasoning made it possible for him to tackle such challenges.
It could be names of fictional characters, places from fantasy novels, or titles of made-up stories.
Possibly, 'Reindeer from a made-up story' or 'Imaginary deer associated with the cold season'. These could be the clues you're looking for.