Wilfred Smithers, who often went by the nickname of Wilf, was a resident of the village of Chapelvale. He was the son of Obadiah and Clarissa Smithers. He was also the leader of the Grange Gang, a local gang of bullies. Wilfred was one of the impediments in Ben and Ned's search for the deeds to the village of Chapelvale. Together with his gang, he frequently harassed Winifred Winn and tried to pick a fight with Ben several times. Wilfred ended up cowering in his bed at home, and his father became greatly displeased. He sent Wilf off to boarding school, which ended Wilf's attacks on Ben.