Peggy Alcazar is the matriarchical, cigar-smoking wife of General Alcazar. She is very prone to bullying her husband, The Picaros, Tintin and anyone else who crosses her path. Peggy met and married Alcazar sometime after his days as "Ramon Zarate," the knife thrower. Alcazar's reasons for marrying Peggy are unknown, as she is very rude and unattractive. Yet despite her many downsides Alcazar treats her very tenderly and has utmost of respect for her.