The Order

Walter West is a missing man whose disappearance triggers the FBI investigation. He is lured to the woods where he is murdered by Bruce Pierce and Gary Yarbrough, revealing a broader conspiracy connected to Aryan Nations. His case sets the pace for the film’s chase and the unfolding web of violence.

Bruce Pierce is a key member of the extremist cell who lures West into the woods and participates in the operation. He is accused of misusing a printing press to counterfeit money as part of the group’s criminal enterprise and remains a central figure in the plot.

Gary Yarbrough collaborates with Pierce in the murder and broader criminal activity. He participates in violent acts, including the bombing distraction, and is a pivotal member of the network’s operations.

Terry Husk is a veteran FBI agent who reopens the long-vacant field office in Coeur d'Alene and pursues the case with professional resolve. His investigations intertwine with personal motives, including a desire to reconnect with his family and reestablish his place in the community.

Bob Mathews is not just a planner of violence; he builds a militia and recruits resources to fund and sustain the operation. His personal life and ambition feed the broader extremist project and push the group toward bold, dangerous actions.

Jamie Bowen is a deputy who offers to guide Husk to the network’s hidden corners. Her professional competence is matched by a willingness to face danger, and her actions become pivotal in the pursuit of justice, including moments of courage under pressure.

Zillah Craig has an affair with Mathews while pregnant with his child, illustrating the personal entanglements that complicate loyalty within the extremist circle. Her involvement both personal and political reveals how intimate relationships sustain or destabilize criminal networks.

Sam Stinson is a veteran who can procure weapons and provide steady support to keep members loyal. His role highlights the logistical side of extremist operations and how seasoned individuals enable violence.

Sheriff Loftlin leads the local sheriff’s department and appears as the legal authority in the area. His interactions with Husk help set the stage for interagency cooperation and the friction between different levels of law enforcement.

David Lane is mentioned as a member of the wider network involved in the December heist and connected to the broader operation. His cooperation with investigators later aids in closing gaps in the case.