Character guide

Lassiter

major

Also known as the gentle Lassiter, Lassiter Venters, Wright, Wright eyed Lassiter

A mysterious gunman who arrives to help Jane Withersteen and seeks revenge for his sister.

Jane Withersteen

major

Also known as Jane, Withersteen, Miss Jane, Miss Withersteen, old Withersteen

A wealthy Mormon rancher who defies her church to protect her friends and ideals.

Venters

major

Also known as Bern, Venter, Elizabeth Venters, Mebbe Venters, Suddenly Venters

A young rider who discovers a hidden valley and falls in love with Bess.

Bess

major

Also known as Bess Oldrin, Masked Rider, Elizabeth, Elizabeth Erne

The mysterious masked rider of the sage, daughter of Oldring and Milly Erne.

Tull

supporting

Also known as Elder Tull, Elder, Brother Tull

A zealous Mormon elder who pressures Jane to marry him and controls the community.

Judkins

supporting

Also known as the reserved Judkins, Jud

A loyal rider and friend to Jane, often serving as a messenger and helper.

Milly Erne

supporting

Also known as Milly, Erne, poor Milly

Lassiter's sister who was wronged by the Mormons, driving his quest for vengeance.

Oldring

supporting

Also known as Oldrin, Oldrin', the Mormon, Mormon

A notorious rustler and outlaw leader who hides a secret connection to Bess.

Bishop Dyer

supporting

Also known as Dyer, Judge Dyer, The Bishop, the Bishop

The powerful Mormon bishop who orchestrates persecution against Jane and her friends.

Jerry Card

supporting

Also known as Jerry, Card

A rough but loyal rider who assists Venters and Jane in times of need.

Fay Larkin

supporting

Also known as Fay, little Fay, Mrs. Larkin

A young orphan girl taken in by Jane, later hidden in Surprise Valley.

Wrangle

minor

Also known as Wrangle—dear old Wrangle

Venters' faithful horse, known for speed and endurance in the wild.

Black Star

minor

Also known as Star

Jane's prized black horse, a symbol of her wealth and independence.

Ring

minor

Also known as Whitie, Ring or Whitie, Ring and Whitie

One of Jane's white horses, often paired with Whitie for riding.

Whitie

minor

Also known as Ring, Ring or Whitie, Ring and Whitie

One of Jane's white horses, a companion to Ring.

Night

minor

Lassiter's powerful black horse, used in his dramatic rescues.

Frank Erne

minor

Also known as Frank

Milly Erne's husband and father of Bess, a tragic figure from the past.

Blake

minor

Also known as Blake—poor Blake

A rider who meets a grim fate while serving the Mormon hierarchy.

Jerd

minor

A minor rider or helper in the Withersteen household.

Carson

minor

Also known as one Carson

A minor character mentioned among the riders or townsfolk.

Willie Kern

minor

Also known as Willie

A young man associated with the rustlers or riders.

Jengessen

minor

A minor character, possibly a rider or local.

Cairns

minor

A minor rider or henchman mentioned in the story.

Hurd

minor

A minor character, possibly a rider or local.

Mary Brandt

minor

Also known as Mary

A minor female character mentioned in passing.

Dorn

minor

A minor character, possibly a rider or local.

Horne

minor

A minor character mentioned among the Mormon community.