The mayor and a member of the Sierra Mining company's board of directors. Following Bert's framing of Daniel for Jonathan Wheeler's murder, Charlie is one of the three remaining directors who help Daniel escape from jail. He hides with the group, joins them in robbing gold shipments, and agrees to return to town and confess.
Bill Harkins' father and a resident of Gold Creek. He informs Bill about the government terminating the Pony Express contract, supports his son during the framing, and collaborates on the fake gold shipment plan to lure out the real stagecoach robbers.
Clay's father runs a saddle shop and is making a saddle for Ace Cain. Clay discovers a stolen gold coin woven into its leather, giving him evidence connected to the stagecoach robbery. Dad also tells Clay that Cain now owns much of the town and that Tex has joined Cain's gang.
Tom Brower has 23 screen credits in a career dating back to 1933. Signature works include California Mail, Cross Fire, Empty Holsters. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
