The Cimarron Kid

A recently released prisoner who returns to his old world and gets pulled into the Dalton Gang’s plan. He moves with a practical, sometimes ruthless pragmatism, balancing survival with a code he carries from his past. His loyalties are tested as alliances fracture and danger closes in, leading to dangerous confrontations and moral ambiguity.

A strong-willed ally who becomes entangled in the outlaw web and in a complicated relationship with Bill. She warns of danger, but her actions ultimately contribute to Bill’s capture, highlighting the era’s moral complexities. Her loyalty to Pat and concern for safety clash with her feelings for Bill.

Pat hosts the gang at his place and initially aids their operations, but his loyalties are tested as law and duty intrude. He assists in avoiding immediate danger yet ultimately allows the pursuit to close in on the gang, signaling a pragmatic, protective stance toward family and community.

A bold, risk-taking gang member who pursues the loot with relentless greed. He is quick to act and eager to seize opportunities, but his audacity makes him a prime target for law enforcement and rivals alike, ultimately leading to his death.

A surviving member who schemes with George Weber to steal gold. His volatile temperament and willingness to betray others culminate in a deadly firefight, where he is wounded and ultimately killed during the pursuit.

An insider who works for the railroad and feeds information to the gang, but his involvement becomes a liability as betrayals surface. He is killed by Bill in a climactic showdown that reveals the peril of trusting the wrong ally.

A vigilant informant in Boonsville who gathers intelligence and passes it along to Bitter Creek. Her information network underscores the tension between survival and loyalty, and her role influences the gang's decisions and misdirections.

A figure who provides a home for the gang and becomes part of the chain of events that leads to their discovery. His presence adds another layer to the frontier’s social dynamics, where hospitality can coexist with danger.