Black Bart

Charismatic and ruthless outlaw who pulls off elaborate heists and plays a double life as a rancher. He masterminds the schemes and uses charm to manipulate partners, while grappling with a longing to quit crime for Lola. His choices propel the plot toward a dramatic, fatal confrontation.

Celebrated dancer who becomes entangled with Black Bart and the frontier crime world. Her romance with Charles tests his resolve and she pushes him toward leaving crime behind for love. She reveals warmth and vulnerability amid danger and deception.

Charles's ex-partner and schemer who embodies self-serving cunning. He recognizes Charles and manipulates events to protect his own interests, including influencing Lola and steering the plot toward a big score. He is a strategic but treacherous driver of the conflict.

Old-time outlaw recounting the story from a jail cell; loyal to the gang but pragmatic about survival. He serves as the narrative frame for the tale and embodies the frontier myth of loyalty and rough justice. His testimony reflects the costs of crime.

Ex-partner turned lawyer who uses his position to commit big crimes. He orchestrates or facilitates schemes against Wells Fargo, leveraging his legal authority to profit. He is cool, calculating, and instrumental in pulling the criminal network together.

Wells Fargo bank manager who hires Lance and Jersey to guard the coaches; a figure of order in a town of fluctuation. He embodies the town’s attempt to maintain stability while temptations of wealth and crime surround him. He plays the line between guardian and facilitator of the plan.

Lawman who coordinates pursuit of the outlaws and devises plans to trap them. He represents frontier justice, balancing risk and duty as he marshals a posse and uses strategic moves to bring criminals to heel. His decisions drive key confrontations.