Drifter

Miles is driven by vengeance after their father’s murder and is the more cautious of the two brothers. He wrestles with doubt and the moral cost of their actions, often acting as the conscience that tempers Dominic’s impulsiveness. In the climax, he shoots Vijah, and the same shot indirectly kills Doyle, then he lowers his gun and walks away, choosing to leave the cycle of violence behind.

Dominic is hot-headed and fiercely independent, pushing the brothers toward violence and risk. He pursues power and thrill, and his boldness leads them into dangerous situations, including temptation by Sasha. His arc ends when Doyle’s gang murders him, illustrating the deadly consequences of unchecked aggression.

Vijah is a resourceful young woman who shelters the brothers and warns them about Doyle’s danger. She tends to Miles’ wounds and shares a quiet, unspoken connection with him, even as the town spirals toward violence. She proves capable and decisive, killing Latos, but is ultimately fatally wounded.

Doyle is the calm, dangerous leader of the town’s gang. He exerts control through intimidation and treachery, orchestrating killings and enforcing loyalty with brutal cruelty. His power is formidable until Miles’s actions contribute to his downfall.

Latos is a brutal enforcer for Doyle, taunting Miles and enforcing the gang’s will with vicious violence. He relishes control but is ultimately eliminated by Vijah’s assault, showing the fragility of a violent hierarchy.

Sasha is a seductive figure who lures Dominic into danger, exposing the brothers to betrayal and volatile sexual tension. Her plan unravels when Miles stabs her, bringing a brutal, visceral end to her role in the power dynamic.

The Old Man is introduced as a wary local who later is implied to be cannibalistic, having eaten Dominic’s flesh. His presence embodies the town’s grotesque hunger and moral rot beneath its surface. Miles ultimately spares him, leaving the old man alive in the ruin.