Protagonist, a newly graduated Polish rabbi traveling to San Francisco with a Torah scroll. Innocent and inexperienced, he survives a robbery, travels with the Amish and railroad work, and befriends outlaw Tommy Lillard. He struggles with religious observance, kills in self-defense, overcomes self-doubt, and ultimately proves his courage by disarming a duelist before marrying Rosalie Bender.
Avram and Tommy develop a deep friendship forged through shared hardships.
Darryl Diggs is a con man who betrays Avram's trust for financial gain.
Mr. Jones is one of the con men who exploits and robs Avram early in his journey.
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