General Zaroff is a fictional character from the short story "The Most Dangerous Game" by Richard Connell. He is a wealthy and sophisticated Russian aristocrat who lives on a remote island. Zaroff is known for his exceptional hunting skills and his passion for the sport, which he takes to an extreme level. Zaroff becomes bored with hunting animals and seeks a more challenging prey: humans. He lures shipwrecked sailors to his island and hunts them for sport. This twisted game reveals his ruthless nature and highlights themes of civilization versus savagery in the story.