A brash young gunfighter who believes Herod is his father and enters the tournament to earn his respect. He wins his first two fights but is fatally shot by Herod. His bed, containing loose dynamite, plays a crucial role in the final confrontation.
Kid pursues Herod seeking paternal validation, while Herod denies the relationship.
Ellen and Kid compete in the same tournament, indirectly supporting each other's survival.
Cort and Kid are peers in the competition, advancing through the bracket together.
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