Character Relationship Map: Raw Target

Characters

• Johnny Rider (played by Dale Cook) — protagonist
• Bill Williams (played by Ron Hall) — protagonist
• Rod Sparks (played by Nicholas Hill) — supporting
• Susan Wells (played by Mychelle Charters) — supporting
• Clive (played by Nick Nicholson) — supporting
• Mike (played by Robert Marius) — supporting
• Ned (played by Ned Hourani) — supporting
• Tripe (played by John Barwise) — supporting
• Tiger (played by Henry Strzalkowski) — supporting
• Eddie (played by David Smith) — supporting

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• Rod Sparks → Eddie (Professional Henchman) — Eddie serves Rod Sparks in his criminal enterprise
• Rod Sparks → Tiger (Professional Henchman) — Tiger is a member of Rod Sparks' criminal organization
• Rod Sparks → Clive (Professional Henchman) — Clive works as an enforcer for Rod Sparks
• Bill Williams → Rod Sparks (Professional Target) — Bill is pursuing Rod as part of his police duties
• Johnny Rider → Ned (Family Brother) — Johnny's brother who is murdered by Rod Sparks
• Johnny Rider → Susan Wells (Romantic Love Interest) — Susan develops a romantic relationship with Johnny

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• Johnny Rider → Tripe (Narrative Informant) — Tripe provides information to Johnny about Rod Sparks
• Johnny Rider → Mike (Alliance Teammate) — Mike allies with Johnny in his mission against Rod Sparks
• Johnny Rider → Bill Williams (Conflict Rival) — Bill blames Johnny for his brother's death in the ring
• Johnny Rider → Rod Sparks (Conflict Arch Enemy) — Johnny seeks revenge against Rod for killing his brother

Story Analysis

A kickboxer's quest for vengeance after his brother's murder leads him into a dangerous double life as he infiltrates a criminal organization while evading a vengeful police officer.

Plot Progression

1. The Fall of a Champion — Johnny's promising career ends tragically when he accidentally kills an opponent in the ring, forcing him into retirement.
2. Vengeance Calls — After his brother is murdered by crime boss Rod Sparks, Johnny decides to infiltrate the criminal organization to seek justice.
3. Double Life — Johnny navigates the dangerous world of organized crime while evading police officer Bill Williams who blames him for his brother's death.
4. Final Confrontation — Johnny faces both Rod Sparks and Bill Williams in a climactic battle that will determine his fate and bring closure to his quest for vengeance.