 Hazel : The protagonist , Fiver 's brother ; he leads the rabbits from Sandleford and eventually becomes Chief Rabbit . Though Hazel is not particularly large or powerful , he is loyal , brave , and a quick thinker . He sees the good in each individual , and what they bring to the table ; in so doing , he makes sure that no one gets left behind , thus earning the respect and loyalty of his warren . He often relies on Fiver 's advice , and trusts in his brother 's instincts absolutely . 
