Bart is the Welsh captain dispatched with his crew to Tortuga. Because attacking the Spanish-controlled island could provoke the Spanish government, he pursues Henri Morgan personally instead. His vessel also carries Meg, an inadvertent stowaway, whose later romantic interest makes her closely connected to his storyline.
Harry Carter is a brutal criminal who escapes from the prison garrison alongside Steve Bates and Nzobe. Although he helps the fugitives resist a raid by Zulu warriors, his violence culminates in an assault on Francina, leading Steve to avenge her and kill him.
Burns is the sheriff whose threats and bullying provoke opposition in town. Lu joins a petition against him and later runs against him for the office. During the campaign he tries to intimidate her supporters and believes he has secured the votes, while Lu's challenge puts his authority to the test.
Protagonist and sharecropper's son. Returns from a six-year chain gang sentence after taking the fall for a fatal car accident. Rekindles an affair with Melinda, which leads to him being shot by her. He is subsequently killed by the sheriff on the Colonel's orders but is later exonerated when the truth emerges, allowing him to secure a farm deed for his father.
One of Hunter Boyd's sons. He attempts to facilitate Tod Lohman's capture by initiating a cattle stampede, but Tod successfully evades it by driving the herd in the opposite direction.
Fellow US intelligence agent stationed in Formosa. He shares a romantic interest with Tina Llewellyn, which creates tension with Mark Fannon. Mark contacts him during the investigation for crucial information.
Dr. John Richter is the surgeon captured with the nurses by Chen Pamok's marauders. Forced to operate on Gung Sa under threat of death, he diagnoses a malignant brain tumor and saves the warlord through surgery. Though in love with Athena, he chooses Sister Maria to spare her virtue, then sacrifices his life to help the others escape.
Paul Finney is connected to Felix Griffin through Felix's claim that Paul once helped him, a debt Felix says he has come to repay. Paul's family becomes part of the deaths entangled with the robbery investigation. The summary does not give further details about Paul's actions or his relationship with Daniel and Elena.
Ken Scott has 31 screen credits in a career dating back to 1944. Signature works include Pirates of Tortuga, Raiders from Beneath the Sea, Police Nurse. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
