Hot Lead & Cold Feet

A Salvation Army missionary from Philadelphia who travels with two orphans to Bloodshy to claim his father's inheritance. He is compassionate and principled, yet determined to stay and use his share to rebuild the town's church and schools. He navigates the moral complexities of wealth, loyalty, and his twin brother's presence.

A hot-headed gunslinger who guards his reputation and resents any challenge to his grip on Bloodshy’s social order. He initially resists sharing the fortune but grows to respect Eli and the town’s needs as the contest unfolds.

Wealthy patriarch who fakes his own death to observe the inheritance contest and control his heirs. He remains the quiet mastermind behind many town events, guiding the outcome from the shadows.

An English butler acting as Jasper's emissary and keeper of the will’s details. He remains calm and calculating, monitoring the town's reactions and reporting back to Jasper and the authorities.

The town's scheming mayor who collaborates with the Snead brothers to sabotage Eli’s arrival and manipulate the inheritance. His ambition drives the central conspiracy against Bloodshy’s heirs.

The town's Sheriff known for his humor and grit; he becomes a pivotal figure in the conflict with Ragsdale and ultimately steps into the mayoral role, guiding Bloodshy toward a more just future.

An orphan girl traveling with Eli; she embodies mercy and resilience, and her presence anchors Eli's desire to uplift the town and his wards.

An orphan boy who travels with Eli and Roxanne; his optimism and companionship help drive the group toward Bloodshy, offering a hopeful thread for the town’s future.

A teacher on the way to Bloodshy who plans to start a school; she represents the town's potential for growth through education and renewal.

A local outlaw whose confrontations with the sheriff and his sister complicate the line between justice and vengeance in Bloodshy.

A weathered elderly resident whose comments and observations provide a sense of the town’s history and social rhythm.