The Shepherd: Border Patrol

Former New Orleans cop who travels to Columbus to join the border patrol. He is driven by the memory of his daughter Kassie and vows to dismantle Meyers's drug operation. He carries Kassie's rabbit as a personal relic, a tangible link to the loss that motivates his pursuit. His combat skill and relentless determination make him the central force against Meyers's men.

Meyers's right-hand man and a martial-arts expert. He serves as Meyers's enforcer and is a constant physical threat to Jack, engaging in brutal close-quarters combat. His loyalty to Meyers is unwavering until his final confrontation.

Rogue special-forces operative who has seized control of the drug-smuggling operations. He dominates the criminal network with ruthless efficiency and ultimately confronts Jack in a tense final showdown. His collapse comes as Jack undermines his plan with strategic moves.

Jack's partner who secretly aligns with Meyers's operation. His betrayal escalates the tension and endangers both partners, culminating in a violent confrontation where Billy is killed.

One of the drug kingpins killed during Meyers's takeover, his death signals the shifting balance of power in the smuggling operation. His demise marks a turning point in Meyers's ascendancy.

Another drug kingpin who is murdered as Meyers consolidates control over the trafficking network. His death tightens Meyers's grip on the operation and widens the conflict with law enforcement.

Captain who partners with Jack against Meyers; she is kidnapped by Meyers's crew and later helps coordinate an escape with Jack. Her escape attempt and subsequent actions help rally the counterattack against the operation.

Jack's 16-year-old daughter whose death from Meyers's drugs motivates Jack's vendetta. The rabbit she once owned remains a tangible connection for Jack, fueling his relentless pursuit of justice.