Saddle Legion

A capable cowhand with a quick draw and a strong sense of duty. He captures Gabe, stays vigilant over Warren’s herd, and drives the pursuit of rustlers. He faces danger with determination, ultimately confronting Hooker and the gang to safeguard the cattle.

Dave’s resourceful sidekick who escorts Dr. Rollins and uncovers suspicious activity around Warren’s herd. He is wary of Gabe and helps coordinate the plan to protect the cattle. His loyalty to Dave and his growing affection for Dr. Rollins drive some of the story’s emotional beats.

Warren’s physician who treats Warren and researches the cattle disease blackleg. She informs the heroes about potential human danger and aids in understanding the herd’s health. Her presence also adds a romantic thread as Chito’s interest in her emerges.

The rancher whose herd comes under threat when Gabe’s actions trigger a deadly stampede. Warren must decide how to respond to the rustling scheme and the potential destruction of his livelihood. He relies on Dave and Chito to uncover the plot and save his cattle.

Warren’s wayward cowhand whose drunken stampede sets off a chain of events. He later aligns with Ace Kelso to rustle cattle and evade capture, becoming a central obstacle for Dave and Chito.

Bar owner in Mexico who hires Gabe to rustle Warren’s cattle and collaborates with imposters to move stock across the border. He embodies the cunning, ruthless side of the rustling operation.

Kelso’s henchman who impersonates the cattle inspector Graham. He uses deception to inspect the herd and signal the rustling plan, serving as a key antagonist until his pursuit with Layton’s help.

One of Kelso’s henchmen who draws on Dave during a gunfight. He is killed in the ensuing confrontation, eliminating a direct threat to the heroes.

Chief cattle inspector who suspects imposters and helps coordinate the effort to protect the herd. He collaborates with Dave, Chito, and the local authorities to uncover the rustling plot.

A border patrol authority figure connected to the rustling crackdown as the plot crosses into Mexican territory and back across the border.