A gunfighter on the run who is forced into a scheme involving a distinctive shoulder tattoo. He infiltrates the Lavery ranch as a hired hand and is mistaken for their long-lost son. Though initially part of a criminal plot, he develops a conscience, thwarts a murder scheme, secures funds for the Laverys, and ultimately helps reunite the lost son with his biological father. He wins Ruth's affection and returns to the ranch with her.
Rubriz is the bandit who originally abducted Tonio and later opposes Choya.
Choya and Tonio are separated brothers reunited by circumstance.
Choya assumes a false familial identity to infiltrate the ranch.
Ransom serves as the ranch foreman who hires Choya.
Tattoo coerces Choya into a scheme and participates in his betrayal.
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