Ben Cartwright's brother and current head of the Ponderosa. His decision to grant mining access to the land initiates the central conflict, while he navigates the absence of the original generation.
Poke serves as the ranch foreman under Aaron's ownership, managing daily operations while navigating a strained working dynamic.
Aaron granted mining access, but Dunson's aggressive tactics and hidden agendas directly threaten the ranch's interests.
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