A widow who rescues and nurses the severely wounded Cooper back to health after a brothel ambush. She shares a personal vendetta, seeking revenge against the outlaws responsible for her husband's murder and her rape. She develops a romantic relationship with Cooper, though he advises her that she may never find her attackers.
Ruth Manning is Paul Manning's wife. Although she is not directly involved in the encounters described, she is the spouse Paul risks betraying when he comes close to adultery with a woman in a motel. Paul's decision to flee and go home preserves his marriage to Ruth.
Wealthy widow of a French general who hires Reno Davis to tutor her son. She fears Paul will be kidnapped by a fascist group tied to her family. She and Reno are hunted by schemers but fight together to protect the boy.
Joan Molner is Jim Molner's wife and Patty Molner's mother, held hostage by Paul Hoplin's gang. Forced to collect and deliver the ransom alone, she kills Steve while defending herself from his assault, later escapes during a relocation, and survives Paul Hoplin's pursuit through the subway.
An attractive widow in Firecreek who becomes the object of Larkin's interest and ultimately saves Johnny Cobb by shooting Larkin from a second-story window.
Sarah Crandall is a White woman in her early twenties who survives alone in the deserted city and secretly watches Ralph Burton before revealing herself. She becomes Ralph’s friend and romantic companion, though racial tensions complicate their relationship. She also attracts Benson Thacker’s attention and finally brings both men together to build a future peacefully.
Sam's new assistant, Nina is personally interested in Earl and cares for him when he drinks himself unconscious. She notices the damage his neglect is causing his business and realizes he intends to take Ted abroad, so she warns Sam to contact Bryan. After Earl cruelly dismisses her feelings, she remains part of his life, and they start anew together.
Carroll works on the reservation and first encounters Simon after her car strikes him while he is running down the road. She takes him to the reservation, later pays his bail and hires a private detective to help him. She and Simon become romantically involved, and she is pregnant with his child.
A social worker who is sexually assaulted by juvenile delinquents from the neighborhood where Dr. Tony "Shiv" Parelli grew up. Tony falls in love with her. Her attackers later become involved in a fracas at the hospital, during which Alec Considine is injured.
Inger Stevens has 28 screen credits in a career dating back to 1948. Signature works include Hang 'em High, A Guide for the Married Man, House of Cards. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
