Sitting Bull

A former Civil War colonel who now commands a company on the Western frontier. He is blunt, impatient with indiscipline, and wary of compromise when his code of honor is at stake. His strong sense of duty often puts him at odds with civilians, Indian agents, and even his superiors, yet he remains determined to avert greater bloodshed.

Parrish’s fiancée and daughter of his commanding general; she breaks off the engagement citing his stalled promotion. She blends practical resolve with loyalty to her father’s command and grows increasingly aware of the human costs of war. Her choices drive Parrish toward humility and reconciliation.

A wary yet pragmatic leader who agrees to meet the President in secret to prevent a wider war. He weighs the costs of resistance against the risk of continued bloodshed, guiding his people with a mix of defiance and openness to negotiation.

A respected war leader who embodies Sioux resolve. He balances aggression with strategic caution, working with Parrish to protect his people in the aftermath of Custer’s defeat.

Then-President of the United States, he is drawn into evaluating Parrish’s fate. His decision to commute the sentence demonstrates political weight and a willingness to show mercy amid frontier turmoil.

Former major and now war correspondent, Wentworth is a rival to Parrish whose engagement with Kathy underscores competing loyalties. His presence and fate at Little Bighorn illustrate the personal costs of the conflict.

An enslaved man who has become Sioux, he assists Parrish by offering a deeper perspective on identity and belonging amid the frontier clash. His insight helps bridge gaps between two warring worlds.

Kathy’s father and Parrish’s commanding general; he enforces discipline and navigates shifts in command as Parrish’s actions provoke a reevaluation of strategy. He embodies military authority and family ties on the frontier.

A supporting officer who navigates bureaucratic channels and confronts Parrish’s freewheeling approach to frontier governance. His stance highlights the friction between policy and action.

A prominent commander whose campaigns shape the frontier’s fate. His leadership style catalyzes events with lasting consequences for both the Army and the Sioux.