Texas Across the River

A rugged trek guide who leads the wagon train and becomes a key organizer of the journey. He clashes with Don Andrea but also collaborates with him during the trek, and his growing affection for Phoebe adds a personal dimension to the frontier drama. He demonstrates resourcefulness in rescuing Lonetta and protecting the settlers against threats.

A European nobleman traveling with the group as an escort, who faces scandal and a murder accusation. He proves capable in settlement efforts and forms a crucial alliance with Lonetta to tame cattle, while navigating tensions with Hollis and Phoebe. His presence triggers conflicts and drives the plot toward resolution.

The cavalry captain whose detachment arrives to restore order and unintentionally forces Andrea and Lonetta to flee. He represents the Army’s authority on the frontier and becomes pivotal in the resolution when his actions intersect with Phoebe’s testimony.

A U.S. Army officer involved in the intrigue surrounding Don Andrea’s alleged murder. He embodies the military presence on the frontier and adds tension to the travelers’ fate as accusations and loyalties collide during the journey.

An Indigenous maiden who is rescued by Hollis and Kronk and later assists with the cattle-taming effort. She becomes a vital figure in the frontier community, contributing to the settlement’s survival and growth through her resilience and knowledge.

The bride-to-be whose relationship with Hollis fuels the romance subplot. She testifies on Andrea’s behalf, helps expose the truth, and plays a crucial role in balancing the dynamics among the travelers and settlers.

An Indigenous sidekick who aids Hollis on the trek, providing wit and practical help to protect the group and navigate frontier dangers.

Phoebe’s would-be fiancé whose duel with Don Andrea ends in tragedy after a fatal accident and a later downfall, illustrating the volatile passions and consequences of frontier love and honor.

Comanche chief whose forces threaten the settlers. His leadership and strategies shape the conflict in the region, contributing to the frontier’s peril and complexity.

A Comanche medicine man who embodies the spiritual and cultural dimensions of the conflict, influencing the community’s understanding of life, illness, and survival.

A town resident who observes the wedding, trek, and settlement, representing the community’s perspective and endurance during the frontier upheaval.