Character Relationship Map: Westbound

Characters

• Rod Miller (played by Michael Dante) — supporting

  Union soldier with a lost arm, symbolizing war sacrifice in Westbound.

• Clay Putnam (played by Andrew Duggan) — supporting

  Former stagecoach employee turned Confederate sympathizer and saboteur.

• Stage Passenger (uncredited) (played by May Boss) — minor

  Uncredited stagecoach traveler adding period atmosphere to western films.

• Mace (played by Michael Pate) — supporting

  Stagecoach employee or guard involved in Westbound's conspiracy.

• Henchman (uncredited) (played by John Hudkins) — cameo

  Uncredited hired gun or subordinate working for local villains or ranch owners.

• Townsman (uncredited) (played by Tom Wilson) — cameo

  Uncredited background citizen in Ranown westerns, providing atmospheric crowd presence.

Key Relationships

• Townsman (uncredited) → Stage Passenger (uncredited) (social)
• Townsman (uncredited) → Henchman (uncredited) (social)
• Clay Putnam → Mace (Alliance Partner)
• Rod Miller → Mace (Conflict Arch Enemy)
• Rod Miller → Clay Putnam (Conflict Arch Enemy)
• Stage Passenger (uncredited) → Townsman (uncredited) (social)

Story Analysis

A Union officer battles Confederate saboteurs threatening critical supply lines.

Plot Progression

1. The Confederate Conspiracy
2. Escalating Violence
3. Tragedy and Retaliation
4. Aftermath and Resolution