I don't know as I haven't read it. Maybe it has a fearless hunter as the main character.
Perhaps there are other characters like a guide or a fellow hunter. The guide could have a lot of knowledge about the hunting ground and the prey, and the fellow hunter could be a source of conflict or cooperation, depending on their personalities and goals.
Well, without having read 'the greatest hunt short story', it might be about a grand adventure in a hunt. It could involve a heroic protagonist who embarks on a dangerous journey to hunt a mythical beast, facing various challenges along the way, such as treacherous terrains, cunning foes, and maybe some moral dilemmas too. For example, he might have to decide whether to kill the hunted creature or spare it.
There could be other characters like the local villagers who rely on boar hunting for food. They might not be directly involved in the hunt in the story but could influence the hunters' motives. Or perhaps there's a character who is against the hunt for ethical reasons, adding a layer of conflict to the short story.
I don't have enough information to tell who the main characters are. They could be children excited for Christmas, a family, or maybe some magical Christmas elves.
I'm not sure as the title doesn't give that away. It could be a lone hunter, or a group of hunters.
The hunters are usually the main characters. They are the ones who initiate and carry out the boar hunt.
In many short stories similar to 'the greatest gift short story', there could be a hero - like character. This character is often the one the story revolves around. There may also be an antagonist, not necessarily a villain in the traditional sense, but someone or something that creates obstacles for the main character. And of course, there could be other supporting characters like a wise old man or a helpful neighbor who give advice or assistance to the main character.
Since I haven't read 'Silent Hunt An Original Short Story', it's difficult to say. However, it might have a protagonist who is an expert tracker, and perhaps there are some side characters like a local guide who helps in the hunt or an antagonist who is trying to stop the hunt for their own reasons.
There is probably a lead investigator. He or she is likely very knowledgeable about the paranormal.
The main characters in the 'bear hunt story' are usually the hunters. They could be experienced woodsmen or just regular people who decide to go on this dangerous adventure.