Posse from Hell

A principled deputy who accepts Webb's dying instruction to do what is right. Cole organizes the posse, navigates competing egos, and ultimately chooses to stay in Paradise to help rebuild the town. He embodies restraint, tactical sense, and a longing to plant roots in a place marked by violence.

One of the four escapees from death row, Leo is a ruthless presence who drives the initial violence in Paradise. He proves to be cunning and dangerous, meeting his end in a final confrontation as Cole closes the chase. His demeanor underscores the peril the town faces from hardened outlaws.

A volatile member of the outlaw quartet who participates in the hostage crisis and gunplay. Crip embodies street-wily aggression and a willingness to escalate violence to escape pursuers. His actions catalyze the posse’s pursuit and the town’s moral reckoning.

One of the four escapees, Chunk is a menacing figure whose threat fuels the posse’s mission. His presence highlights the unpredictability of the outlaw gang and the danger confronting Paradise.

Another escapee, Hash contributes to the tension with calculated hostility. His confrontations with Cole and Kern illustrate the high stakes of the pursuit and the risks of underestimating the outlaws.

Helen is the woman held hostage whose trauma and resilience shape the town's response. Her presence in the narrative intensifies the stakes, and she ultimately acts with agency in the climactic moments of the pursuit.

A has-been ex-cavalry officer with delusions of grandeur. Brown clashes with Cole, exhibiting incompetence and a desire for command that undermines the posse. His actions illustrate how arrogance can threaten the town’s safety.

An overeager young trick-shooter who brings enthusiasm to the posse but can be rash. His energy mirrors the town’s appetite for action and the dangers of impulsive conduct in high-stakes pursuits.

A loyal, often inebriated elder who insists on joining the chase to protect his kin. His presence adds a rough-edged humanity to the pursuit and highlights the town’s familial bonds.

Emotionally torn between vengeance for his dead brother and the practical needs of the posse. Hogan’s arc explores the personal costs of violence and the tension between personal grief and collective duty.

A tenderfoot banker who is coerced into joining the posse. Kern represents the intrusion of urban finance into frontier justice and the vulnerability of the unwary in dangerous situations.

An American Indian blacksmith in Paradise, whose skills grant him a practical role in the town’s survival. Caddo’s presence underscores the mixed dynamics of inclusion and reliance on diverse talents in a frontier community.