Brother Orchid

A ruthless crime boss who runs a tight, intimidation-based gang. He tries to reassert control when Sarto returns, banishing him from his office and relying on the protective association to keep his power intact. Buck embodies a harsh, calculating pragmatism that presumes authority through fear. His eventual downfall comes as the outsider's unconventional path to virtue exposes the hollowness of his power.

A feared crime boss who, after a betrayal and a shootout, finds himself hiding among monks as a novice calling himself Brother Orchid. The kindness of the Floracian brothers gradually reshapes his perspective, showing him a life beyond crime. He uses his wit to navigate the monastery while preserving his life, yet ultimately yields to a higher sense of class and purpose. His arc is a study in transformation from power to humility.

Sarto's girlfriend who navigates loyalty between Buck and Sarto. She tries to mediate and proves she did not betray Sarto, supporting him while facing a heart-wrenching choice. Her presence anchors the human cost of the gang war and the struggle between love, loyalty, and survival.

A good-natured midwestern rancher who becomes Flo's admirer. He is knocked out by Buck's men when Flo brings him in as a precaution, but he remains a moral foil to Buck and eventually becomes Flo's future partner.

The head of the Floracian monastery, he embodies kindness and restraint. He welcomes Sarto and offers guidance, showing that a simple, charitable life can transform a hardened criminal. His wisdom helps illuminate the film's theme of real class being about mercy. He serves as the moral center that anchors Sarto's redemption.

Buck's loyal enforcer, a rough-edged presence who embodies the criminal underworld's violence and intimidation. His presence underscores the danger in the power Buck wields and the stakes of the gang war.