Scorched Earth

A hardened bounty hunter who stalks Defiance and its leaders. She tortures and defeats opponents to secure justice for the pilgrims, driven by a personal code that sometimes clashes with brutal means. Her mission evolves as she allies with Doc to bring down Jackson and Defiance.

A follower of Chavo who is revealed to be terminally ill with Black Lung. He participates in the tortures against Gage and later drives her into the wilderness, betraying her yet becoming a symbol of the world’s decay.

Gage’s mentor and healer who revives her after injuries and provides counsel. He plans with Gage to liberate the captives and take down Defiance, serving as a stabilizing force amid the chaos.

A pilgrim saved by Gage, Beatrice carries crucial warnings and behaves cautiously in Defiance. Her experience among the captives highlights the human cost of Jackson's control.

An outlaw who builds Defiance and plans to enslave the region by forcing labor in silver mines. He offers Gage a stake in profits and reveals his ruthlessness through calculated strategy and brutal enforcement.

Jackson’s girlfriend who betrays Gage’s plan but proves to be capable of restraint. She saves Gage from a sniper after her shift toward repentance, adding complexity to loyalties.

The outlaw figurehead whose followers are pursued by Gage. Gage infiltrates Defiance by masquerading as Chavo, and Chavo is killed in the ensuing confrontation.

Jackson’s distrustful right-hand man who struggles to prove loyalty and ultimately falls to Gage’s assault after a struggle with Dr. Doc’s forces.