RED DEAD REDEMPTION: RPG

History

The year is 1899. The roar of horses and the whistling of the wind through the canyons begin to fade, drowned out by the sound of iron and steam. The Old West, that vast territory of freedom and violence, is dying. The law, with its cold, hard boot, imposes itself on the outlaws, and civilization spreads like a slow but relentless fire. The gunslinger's days are numbered. In this changing world, men who lived by gunpowder and plunder face a stark choice: adapt or disappear. One of them is Arthur Morgan, a member of the once-feared Van der Linde gang. A man of few words, raised on gunpowder and loyalty, his moral compass teeters between duty, redemption, and the brutality of his world. When a Blackwater heist goes wrong, the gang is forced to flee, leaving behind gold, allies… and blood. Pursued by federal agents, bounty hunters, and their own pasts, Arthur and his companions must make their way through a country that no longer has a place for them. Every decision, every bullet, every betrayal brings the inevitable end closer. This isn't just the story of a band. It's the chronicle of the end of an era. And in that twilight, some will seek redemption… …others, simply survive.

Main Characters and Antagonists

MAIN CHARACTERS (Protagonists / Heroes or Anti-heroes) Red Dead Redemption 2: Arthur Morgan – Main protagonist; veteran member of the Van der Linde gang. John Marston – Gang member; protagonist of the first game. Dutch van der Linde – Gang leader; idealist turned tyrant. Sadie Adler – Widow turned bounty hunter; loyal ally. Charles Smith – Noble and wise warrior; half Native American, half African American. Hosea Matthews – Co-leader and strategist of the gang; father figure. Lenny Summers – Young, intelligent and loyal member. Javier Escuella – Mexican gunfighter, loyal to Dutch (changes over time). Bill Williamson – Impulsive and violent ex-soldier; changes sides. Abigail Roberts – John’s partner and Jack’s mother. Jack Marston – Son of John and Abigail. Red Dead Redemption: John Marston – Protagonist; seeks redemption by hunting down his former colleagues. Abigail Marston – His wife. Jack Marston – His son, who later seeks to avenge his father. ANTAGONISTS / VILLAINS Red Dead Redemption 2: Micah Bell – Traitor within the gang; ruthless and manipulative. Leviticus Cornwall – Industrial magnate and enemy of the gang. Angelo Bronte – Italian mobster in Saint Denis. Milton & Ross – Agents of the Pinkerton Agency; they pursue the gang. Colm O'Driscoll – Leader of the rival O'Driscoll Boys gang; Dutch's mortal enemy. Red Dead Redemption: Edgar Ross – Government agent who manipulates John Marston. Bill Williamson – Now a villain, he leads his own gang. Javier Escuella – Become a government target. Dutch van der Linde – John's last target; he has fallen into madness. Abraham Reyes (eventually) – Corrupt revolutionary in Mexico.

Important Organizations and Places in History

ORGANIZATIONS Van der Linde Gang – Group of idealistic outlaws (initially). O'Driscoll Boys – Rival gang, led by Colm O'Driscoll. The Pinkerton Agency – Private detectives hired by the government. United States Army – Military power intervening in the West. Lemoyne Raiders – Ex-Confederates turned armed group. Murfree Brood – Clan of violent savages in the mountains. Braithwaites and Grays – Two rival families from the South, rich and corrupt. Bronte Family – Organized mafia in Saint Denis. U.S. Government – ​​Represented by Edgar Ross and Archer Fordham. Important Places: New Austin Armadillo – Operations center at the beginning of the story. MacFarlane's Ranch – Bonnie MacFarlane's ranch, where John is recovering. Tumbleweed – Abandoned town, full of bandits and legends. Fort Mercer – Fortress taken by Bill Williamson. Amber Grizzlies East/West – Icy mountainous region; the story begins here. Colter – Abandoned mining town where the gang takes refuge at the beginning. Wapiti Indian Reservation – Home of the Native American tribe led by Rains Fall. West Elizabeth Strawberry – Peaceful mountain town. Blackwater – Modern City; the failed heist here kicks off the game's events. Big Valley – Wilderness; camping and hunting site. Manzanita Post – Outpost between nature and civilization. Lemoyne Rhodes – Southern town divided by the Braithwaite and Gray families. Caliga Hall – Plantation owned by the Gray family. Braithwaite Manor – Braithwaite family mansion. Saint Denis – A major industrial city, home to corruption, the mafia, and technological advancement. Bayou Nwa – Swampy region, home to the Lemoyne Raiders and rural tribes. New Hanover Valentine – Small cattle town where the gang settles for a while. Emerald Ranch – Central ranch with mystery behind its owners. Annesburg – Mining town with harsh working conditions.