Annie Oakley

Annie is a fiercely skilled sharpshooter from rural Ohio who rises to national prominence through the Buffalo Bill's Wild West show. She learns from Toby, demonstrates calm under pressure, and navigates both romantic and professional challenges. Her generosity is evident when she reimburses bets after a match, and she endures heartbreak when misfortune strains her relationship with Toby before a poignant reunion.

A talented but gracious sharpshooter who becomes Annie's love interest and a key part of the Wild West cast. He guides Annie in new tricks and faces the tensions of performance fame, while keeping a protective, supportive stance. His near-injury-turned-triumph and subsequent struggles reflect the fragility of success.

A savvy promoter who signs Toby and helps launch Annie's path to stardom within the Wild West show. He recognizes the power of showmanship and navigates the dynamics of mentorship, romance, and ambition that shape the performers' fates.

Buffalo Bill is the show’s impresario, bringing together talent and spectacle. He recruits Annie into the Wild West tour and provides the environment where frontier legends are elevated to fame. He embodies the larger-than-life persona that drives the era's traveling performances.

The legendary Sioux leader appears as an audience member who becomes part of the show. His presence underscores the mythic fusion of Indigenous leadership and popular entertainment, and he shares a bond with Annie as the show proceeds. He survives an assassination attempt with Toby's quick action, reinforcing the peril and peril-sharing of frontier spectacle.

A hotel owner who helps kick off the story by arranging Toby's recruitment and orchestrating the banquet where the shooting contest begins. His involvement illustrates the entrepreneurial side of the traveling entertainment world.

Annie's mother who comments that Annie's luck may bring misfortune, influencing Annie's mindset after a pivotal performance. Her line triggers a moment where Annie deliberately misses a shot, revealing the interplay between superstition, trust, and ambition in the family dynamic.