John Farson

John Farson, also known as "The Good Man" is a major antagonist in The Dark Tower series by Stephen king. He plays a major role in the story even though he dies before the start of the series. He is a former robber turned rebel leader. He lead a rebellion against The Afilliation, which was led by the Gunslingers in Gilead. He was largely responsible for the fall of Gilead and the decline of All-World. He was being influenced by The Crimson King and The Man in Black.

History
John Farson started out as a robber alongside his brother, Jack. However, Jack betrayed him, so John killed him and his wife and took his son James for his own. At this point he was being influenced by The Man in Black.

John Farson, under the name of "The Good Man" started a rebellion against the Affiliation. He promised equality and democracy instead of the feudalistic society that existed. He managed to convice Hax the chef to poison the children of Gilead. However, Roland caught Hax, who was hanged.

Farson sent the Big Coffin Hunters to take control of a town called Mejis, in order to get horses and oil. He also sent Maerlyn's Grapefruit to be guarded by Rhea of the Coos. However, Roland managed to steal the Grapefruit and kill many of Farson's men.

Roland's actions only delayed Farson by twenty months. Farson led his army to Gilead and destroyed it. It is unknown at what point Farson died. He is not mentioned to have been at the Battle of Jericho Hill where most of Roland's friends were killed.