Merle Dixon

Merle Dixon is a recurring former antagonist in The Walking Life. He is the older brother of Daryl and a criminal involved in violence and drugs.

Personality
Merle Dixon is a stereotypical Southern redneck, he is extremely ill-tempered, racist, misogynistic, violent, volatile and quick to express his beliefs as well as a drug addict. However, Merle is extremely humorous in nature and is a thrill seeker who gets joy by mentally and emotionally toying with others. He is an expert tracker and hunter who is deadly with firearms and is an experienced bruiser. Over time while a wanted man, Merle became more ruthless and cruel.

While in prison, Merle transformed into a volatile killer however read many books and even memorized verses of the Bible. When he escaped prison and reunited with his brother, Merle decided to change himself for the better, losing some of his violent and racist tendencies. He realized that he had to coexist with those around him and that not doing so would damage his relationship with the only family he has left. This causes Merle to examine his past mistakes and reevaluate himself.

Killed Victims

 * 1) Gargulio: Shot in the head.
 * 2) Unnamed Inmate: Stabbed to death.

Daryl Dixon
Merle sincerely loved his younger brother Daryl and he was raised by Merle to share his beliefs, being his biggest influence while growing up and was the only member of their family that paid any attention to him growing up. In need for money, Merle and Daryl worked together to become criminals.