A former Confederate soldier who returns to his brother's homestead. He refuses to swear allegiance to Texas Rangers but leads the relentless pursuit of Comanche raiders. Driven by trauma and racism, he initially seeks to kill Debbie rather than see her assimilated. Eventually, he spares her, carries her to safety, and walks away alone.
Mose's information helps Ethan reach the search's final confrontation.
Mose locates the Comanche camp, and his discovery prompts the final expedition led by the Rangers.
Brad participates in the early search before grief drives him into a fatal attack.
Brad joins Ethan and the other men in pursuing the abducted girls after the Edwards homestead is destroyed.
Their local connection links the cattle theft to the wider pursuit.
Lars is identified as Ethan's neighbor, and Ethan returns with the search party after investigating cattle stolen from Lars.
Martin becomes Ethan's persistent partner in the long search.
After the other searchers return home, Ethan continues the pursuit with Martin as his only remaining companion.
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