Marshal of Cedar Rock

An escaped prisoner whose innocence is the core of the plot. He blends skepticism with resolve, seeking to outsmart those who would frame him while maintaining his own safety in a town full of eyes and ears. He drives the moral tension as he teams up with Rocky to uncover the truth.

A seasoned U.S. Marshal determined to get to the bottom of the town’s robberies and rustlings. He protects the innocent, uses clever strategy to unravel Mason’s deception, and becomes the instrument that propels justice forward.

Niece of Nugget Clark and a steadfast moral compass. She believes in Bill's innocence and opposes forcing the ranchers into the land deal, acting as a bridge between family loyalty and the town's ethical choices.

A pragmatic rancher wary of selling out to a land company. His sense of community and belief in potential growth from railroad expansion create strategic tension with bankers and Mason’s schemes.

The town banker and mastermind behind the robberies and rustling. Mason uses deception and impersonation (John Harper) to manipulate the ranchers into selling, representing greed and corrupt influence over small-town life.

A town figure sent by Mason to inspect Cedar Rock and influence decisions about the railroad deal. He becomes entangled in the deception as the 'real Harper' is pursued by Rocky and Bill.

The fake Harper, planted by Mason, whose impersonation aims to sway Nugget and others into signing the land deal. His reveal is a catalyst for the climax.

One of Mason’s henchmen who acts to silence or remove threats to the plan. His presence reflects the violence underlying the town’s political games.

The local lawman who arrests Bill at one point and whose authority the town relies on to separate truth from mayhem. He plays a supporting role in the pursuit of justice.

The warden who arranged Bill’s prison escape, a key plot point that sets the entire pursuit in motion and later underscores the complexity of loyalty and justice in Cedar Rock.

Rocky Lane’s trusted horse, essential for chase scenes and the practical needs of frontier life, symbolizing the bond between rider and animal in the harsh West.