Wild West Murder Mystery
CHARACTERS
Hutch Cassaday
Will
Leader of the Rowdy Bunch
Hutch Cassaday would rather engage in a gunfight than have a civil conversation. He’s an unstable outlaw of the Wild West, and the leader of a newly-formed gang of outlaws called The Rowdy Bunch. Hutch has recently been released from the Wyoming State Prison where he served time for horse thievery and running a protection racket among the local ranchers in Wyoming.
Wavy Will Bronchus
Jamie
Leader of the Ranchers
Wavy Will Bronchus is the leader of the loosely organized criminal faction, The Ranchers. A sorted group of cattle rustlers, thieves, and even murderers, this group has invaded the now lawless town of Gravestone. The townsfolk have high hopes that Wylie Arp can reinstate law and order on the streets, but Wavy Will has vowed never to let that happen.
James Jesse
James
American Outlaw
The poetic James Jesse has always veered on the wrong side of the law since he could walk! He’s a member of the Jesse-Young gang, composed of a band of brothers. During the Civil War, he engaged in guerilla warfare. Today, there’s a massive reward for his capture by the U.S. government for his many crimes of bank robbing, horse thievery, and even murder.
Posey Bassett
Kelly
Girlfriend of Hutch Cassaday
Posey Bassett is the girlfriend of Hutch Cassaday. She grew up on a large ranch in Utah and attended a prominent boarding school for a few years before dropping out to return to her father’s ranch. Her father does business with the outlaws of the Wild West by supplying them with beef and fresh horses. Posey was destined to end up on the wrong side of the law.
Craig
Doc Galaday is Wylie Arp’s right-hand man but rides the fence on both sides of the law. For this reason, his reputation terrorizes the outlaws of the Wild West. Doc is a physician by trade, but his tuberculosis has drastically reduced his number of patients. As a result, he often supplements his income with gambling.
Doctor and Co-Owner of Smed's Saloon
Posey Bassett
Doc Galaday
Craig
Doctor and Co-Owner of Smed's Saloon
Doc Galaday is Wylie Arp’s right-hand man but rides the fence on both sides of the law. For this reason, his reputation terrorizes the outlaws of the Wild West. Doc is a physician by trade, but his tuberculosis has drastically reduced his number of patients. As a result, he often supplements his income with gambling.
Bella Starry
Kali
Waitress at Smed's Saloon
Bella Starry is a recent widow who grew up on a Pug Valley farm in West Virginia. She was a member of the infamous Hatplain family amid a lethal feud over property lines with their Kentucky neighbors, the McToys. On one side, Bella is an educated lady and an accomplished piano player. On her other side, she’s a notorious outlaw who has served time in federal prison for horse thievery and stagecoach robberies.
Katie Fishman
Leila
Waitress at Smed's Saloon
Katie Fishman helped put the wild in the phrase the Wild West! As Doc Galaday’s longtime girlfriend, she’s also struggled to stay on the right side of the law. Doc’s solid friendship with the ex-lawman Wylie Arp has proven to be a positive force with this pair.
Leila
Victoria McMurtry
Becca
Singer at Smed's Saloon
Victoria McMurtry is a long-time performer at the Smed's Saloon. Victoria was overcome with enjoyment upon hearing the news that Bronco Bill’s Traveling Wild Western Show was making its way toward Gravestone! Victoria dreams of joining this infamous traveling show and leaving Gravestone’s turmoil in her dust!
Mabel Bly
Angie
Saloon Girl
Mabel Bly is a dedicated saloon girl at the Smed's Saloon. Mabel keeps the peace between the cowboys and outlaws, or at least it is one of her duties to keep the patrons civil. Mabel has wanted to escape Gravestone since The Ranchers took over, but simply doesn’t have the means to leave.
Virgo Arp
Gary
Deputy US Marshal for the Arizona Territory
Virgo Arp, the older brother of Wylie Arp, has spent his entire adult life as a part of American law enforcement. He served in the Union Army during the Civil War before he became a U.S. Marshal for the Arizona Territory. He is visiting Gravestone with his wife since his brother Wylie just moved there. Virgo is not known for tolerance of outlaws and always gets his man.
Elvira Packington Arp
Debbie
Seamstress & Wife of Virgo Arp
Elvira grew up in Colorado and as a young woman during her family’s travels; she met, fell in love with, and married a Union Army officer named Virgo Arp. She is currently visiting Gravestone with her husband. By trade, she is a seamstress and loves to dress up in her best creations. She often hangs around saloons to show off her garments and enjoy the nightlife. This western diva is also a known compulsive gambler.
Wylie Arp
Nick
Co-Owner of Smed's Saloon
An ex-lawman from Duck City, Wylie Arp recently moved to Gravestone with his brothers and longtime flame, Josephine Marco. Wylie is a Civil War veteran who desperately needs a change of pace and a more relaxing way of life. He recently became the co-owner of the Gravestone Saloon. Wylie has clarified that he doesn’t intend to be a lawman again.
Josephine Marco
Kiana
Entrepreneur & Girlfriend of Wylie Arp
Josephine Marco made a fortune as an entrepreneur in the California Gold Rush when she was only fifteen. She later traveled in her stagecoach through the Wild West, searching for the next booming town. She eventually met her true love, Wylie Arp. Ever since these two met, they’ve been inseparable. She’s the main reason Wylie left his career as the Duck City Sheriff. They moved to Gravestone to settle down, get married, and raise a family.
American Civil Rights Leader
Suzanne B. Anthony
Mel
American Civil Rights Leader
Suzanne B. Anthony is the determined American civil rights leader who is currently traveling across the Wild West to give speeches on women’s rights. She has devoted her life to the cause for American women to have equal rights with men and to be allowed to vote. In 1869, she created the National Women’s Suffrage Association which was the first organization formed in order to gain a woman’s right to vote. Suzanne has tenacity!
Calamity Janie
Jenna
US Army Scout
The tall-tale-telling Calamity Janie is a force to be reckoned with! Former Great Plains cattle herder turned U.S. scout - this rugged lady used to be a trick shooter in Bronco Bill's traveling Wild Western Show. It would be best if you didn't double-cross this gal, as she's not called Calamity Janie for nothing.
Ace "Shootout" Angus
Colin
Gunsmith
Ace Angus owns Ace’s Trade House, a gun shop in the town of Gravestone. Ace knows everything there is to know about guns, and has undergone many gunfights with The Ranchers, a band of outlaws who’ve been taking over the town. Ace hasn’t lost a fight yet, but his close friends know his day of doom is coming unless Gravestone can restore law and order.
Abby Oakley
Penny
Exhibition Sharpshooter
Abby Oakley is a feisty exhibition sharpshooter in Bronco Bill’s Traveling Wild Western Show. Known by the fans of her show as Abby Sure Shot, she is rumored to be able to shoot the ashes of a cigar from across the room! However, Abby has recently become quite intolerable with her egocentricity.
Bronco Bill
Luke
Traveling Entertainer
Bronco Bill always had a knack for the arts. He's a calm, self-contained individual with a great sense of humor. He's assembled a nomadic brigade of entertainers called Bronco Bill's Traveling Wild Western Show. His troupe travels around the U.S. to perform their eclectic show of bronco riding, roping, trick shooting, and even Civil War reenactments.
Standing Bull
Larry
Traveling Entertainer
Standing Bull is a former tribal chief that gave up his reign of leadership to join the nomadic brigade of entertainers called the Bronco Bill’s Traveling Wild Western Show. Standing Bull is a loyal man and humanitarian. That is, until you double cross him and his wild side rises to the surface.
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Lilly Smith
Dani
Traveling Entertainer
Lilly Smith is a performer with the nomadic brigade of entertainers called the Bronco Bill’s Traveling Wild Western Show. Thus far, the fans haven’t noticed her, as she can’t seem to evade the huge shadow behind the star of the show - Abby Oakley. Lilly is known to be pretentious and flashy, but lacks the skills to back up her personality.
White Deer
Denise
Medicine Woman
White Deer is a traditional Native American healer with the ability to summon the help of the spirit world when she needs to render aid to her community. White Deer left her tribe long ago and signed on as the hardworking healer for the traveling variety act, Bronco Bill’s Traveling Wild Western Show.
Lilly Smith
Sir Norman McDermot
Chance
Owner, Red River Fur Traders
With extensive knowledge of the northwest terrain and his ability to make relationships with the Native Americans, Sir Norman McDermot has grown his fur trading company to be an expansive operation in Northern America! Sir McDermot has a hardnosed team of loyal fur traders that travel with him across the land in search of new trapping grounds and Native American tribes to increase their fur trade markets.
Lora Engel Wilder
Hilary
Farmer & Aspiring Writer
Laura Wilder moved from various rural communities in the Midwest finally settling down with her family in the peaceful town of Gravestone. Her past is sprinkled with crop failures, fires, and illnesses, but she claims these hardships have only made her stronger. She has recently started writing for a local farming magazine and plans on writing a series of books in the future.
Poker Elly
Liette
Poker Player
Poker Elly is an infamous poker player in Gravestone. Originally hailing from England, she is the daughter of an inflexible and conservative schoolmaster. Her family moved to America when she was young, and she was raised in a proper boarding school. She rebelled against her family’s beliefs on gambling and headed west to earn her fortune. Poker Elly has dreams of opening her own gaming saloon one day and wishes to name it The Poker Palace.
Seward Filmore
Chris
Traveling Gambler
Seward Filmore is a true gentleman. He’s a former U.S. Marshal and U.S. Army scout. He retired from his law career after an unfair gunfight with another lawman over a lady. He ended up with a career-ending injury to his leg, but soon found an unknown talent with gambling. Seward travels across the country winning huge pots from the biggest gaming tables.
Dom Horn
Morgan
Detective, Pinkertoon Agency
Dom Horn is the top detective at the Pinkertoon Detective Agency. His motto is ‘I Don’t Sleep’ and is often hired by the U.S. Army to retrieve elusive outlaws. The Pinkertoons are a private U.S. Security Guard and Detective Agency that provides security guards, military contract work, bounty hunting, and private investigation services. Currently, there are more agents in the Pinkertoon Agency than there are in the standing army of the US!