Hate Thy Neighbor

The ruthless bandit leader who denies shelter to a fleeing man and shoots the man who handed him a map, igniting the chase. He is willing to use violence to keep hold of both the map halves and his criminal grip on the town. His strategic ruthlessness sets the tone for the conflict as he moves to consolidate power through fear.

A wealthy estate owner who enforces brutal control on his slaves by forcing gladiatorial combats. He cultivates a cruel social circle around his wealth and bribes officials to shield his crimes. He is calculating, manipulative, and willing to escalate violence to protect his interests.

The dead man's brother who arrives to unravel what happened and seek justice. He pursues the truth through confrontation and alliance with Duke, and his actions drive the pursuit, escapes, and final confrontation. He embodies stubborn resolve and a willingness to fight for revenge and family.

Chris Malone's girlfriend who moves within the estate's social circle. She is part of the atmosphere of wealth and decadence that surrounds Chris and his brutal entertainments. Her presence reflects the society that tolerates and indulges in its ruler's cruelty.

A man who carries half of a stolen map and uses it as leverage. He fragments the map to protect himself and becomes the target of others’ schemes as the town devolves into a crucible of greed. His arc is defined by manipulation, survival, and a violent end.

Chris's most trusted man who is reluctantly drawn into the plot. He is coerced into betraying Chris by Gary and ultimately becomes a casualty in the violent struggle for the map and power. His fate underscores how loyalty in this world is fragile and transactional.

Ken's ally and a resourceful companion who helps in the pursuit of freedom. He plays a key role in the escape of Gary and the twists of the final confrontation, including the use of hidden explosives. His presence supports the theme of unlikely allies in brutal times.

The frontier lawman who represents the fragile and sometimes corrupt order of the town. He navigates pressure from bandits, officials, and wealthy landowners, illustrating the blurred lines between justice and coercion. His presence anchors the enforcement of the law amid chaos.

The wife of Chris Malone, part of the estate society and witness to the brutality that defines her husband's world. She anchors a domestic sphere in which cruelty and power intersect, though she remains largely peripheral to the plot's core revenge dynamic.

A member of the Dakota faction who is drawn into the pursuit and confrontation surrounding the map and the town's dangerous politics. He participates in the network of allies and rivals that define the film’s tense ending.