Wolfgang

Wolfgang is the adoptive brother of Rico, and the two make up The Pack's most effective scouting duo.

Pre-Infection
Not much is known about Wolfgang before the infection, except that he was Rico's adoptive brother. Both brothers were avid sports enthusiasts and players, and both often led a fitness class.

Part 1
After the outbreak, Wolfgang and his brother were attacked in their home. Rico was bitten and transformed, and infected Wolfgang when the latter tried to pull him to safety. After the two united with the group led by Jack, they became his two most effective scouts. After the duo's encounter with Brian's group, Wolfgang and Rico came away burned and wounded.

Later, after taking an uninfected man prisoner, Wolfgang began to realize the futility of Jack's efforts, and saw that global domination was next to impossible.

The day of the eclipse, Mark advised Wolfgang and Rico to flee Chicago due to the firebombing. Wolfgang soon saw that Mark was betraying Jack. He informed Rico, who started to leave to tell Jack. However, Mark lashed out and tore Rico's throat. Mark then threatened Wolfgang into silence. After Mark left, Wolfgang left Chicago.

Part 5
Near the end of the novel, Wolfgang is shown to be leading the survivng wolves to the Tenessee safe zone. He showed up to protect Jack and Brian from a soldier. He lunged and mauled the soldier, telling the two to run. He ran off, and was not seen again for the remainder of Part 5.

Part 6
Twenty-eight years later, Wolfgang leads what remains of the Pack, and is the second Alpha. He is still loyal to Jack, despite the fact that he is human, and maintains peace between the humans and the wolves.

Killed By
During the first assault on the survivors, the Omega sneaks up behind Wolfgang and snaps his neck in order to become the new Alpha.
 * Himself (indirectly caused)
 * The Omega

Victims

 * An unnamed soldier
 * Cameron Lenhart (indirectly caused)
 * Madeline Shepherd (indirectly caused)
 * Ali (indirectly caused)
 * Jack Small (indirectly caused)
 * Himself (indirectly caused)
 * Charlie Small (indirectly caused)
 * The Omega (indirectly caused)
 * Numerous unnamed people

Trivia

 * Wolfgang bears a resemblance to both a gray wolf and a German Shepherd.
 * He is shown to be more intellectual than his brother, as Rico is more aggressive and short-sighted.