Ten Tall Men

An American sergeant of the French Foreign Legion and the mission’s mastermind. He is disciplined, resourceful, and willing to bend rules for the greater strategic goal. His leadership keeps the group focused as danger and betrayals mount.

One of Kincaid’s loyal comrades who helps smuggle food and water and shares in the risk. He embodies steadfast camaraderie and practical courage under punishment and pressure.

A trusted corporal who contributes to the plan and aids Kincaid’s escape from danger. He demonstrates practical bravery and a willingness to lead by example.

The Frenchwoman involved with the mission’s enemy dynamics. Her presence drives emotional tension and she ultimately demands the safety of Kincaid, influencing choices on the battlefield.

A calculated Rif leader who uses marriage and alliance politics to strengthen his position. He pursues Kincaid’s group with ruthless determination and meets a fatal confrontation at the wedding.

A wary comrade who attempts an escape with the payroll, exposing the group’s whereabouts. His actions heighten suspicion and danger for everyone.

The Frenchwoman whose presence intersects with Kincaid’s fate. Her situation underscores the human cost of the conflict and the personal tensions aboard the mission.

An officer connected to the payroll scenario who seeks an escape, highlighting the perilous lure of personal gain amid war.

One of the imprisoned men who remains a potentially volatile ally. His presence adds a thread of mistrust and risk to the mission’s fragile coalition.