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A gambler and con man traveling with Goldie, Latigo flees his past and improvises his way through the town. He relies on charm and wit, but carries a secret tattoo of Goldie on his chest that reveals a vulnerability. His roulette habit drives much of the plot and his survival depends on clever luck and clever talk.

The hot-tempered daughter of Taylor who longs to attend Miss Hunter's College in New York. She wants to escape frontier life and pursues refinement and status, even as she is drawn to Latigo. Her ambitions and pride complicate loyalties in the town.

A witty saloon keeper who becomes entangled with Latigo. She uses her charm and street sense to navigate the town's shifting alliances. Jenny adds a sharp, comic counterpoint to the main romance and schemes.

The infamous gunslinger whose arrival heightens the town's danger. Latigo impersonates him to gain leverage, and Swifty's presence creates a tense duel of identities and bravado. He embodies the wild gunfighter myth of the frontier.

A genial yet unreliable co-conspirator who agrees to impersonate Swifty Morgan. His willingness to play along drives the deception and adds unpredictable humor. Jug is a lovable rogue whose actions propel the plot toward the explosive climax.

The rich and bitter mining owner who leads one of the two rival companies. He desires control and status and clashes with Ames over the mine's future. His pride and wealth fuel the town's power struggle.

Head of the rival mining outfit, who schemes against the Barton interests. He plays a calculating game, coordinating with Swifty Morgan and leveraging the town's tensions to his advantage. His influence drives the mining conflict forward.

A rich and powerful woman who wants to marry Latigo to escape frontier life and live in refinement. She wields influence with money and wit, becoming the object of Latigo's plot as well as a central romantic complication. Her presence reshapes Latigo's plans and loyalties.

Taylor's eventual wife, a figure who emerges in the town's social web as the Bartons' circle evolves. Her character hints at the town's domestic and social transitions as fortunes shift. Abigail represents a different path out of frontier life for those who seek stability.