Death in Them Thar Hills

Mayor. A former colonel in the Confederate cavalry, the mayor decided to seek his fortune in the West at the end of the Civil War. He remembers the details of every battle in which he fought.

Owner of Cactus Gulch Bank. Dusty's bank account is his bank's biggest asset and the quality of Dusty's gold is top grade.

Frontier doctor. She sets broken bones and takes care of dispensing pills in Cactus Gulch. Dusty is one of her patients.  

Dime novel writer. She's been touring the West to document the colorful characters that populate the landscape. Recently, she's written about some of the residents of Cactus Gulch.

Leader of the Holeecowa tribe. Could Dusty's mine be located on land that historically belonged to his people? What would he do if the land was being exploited?

Saloon owner. She operates the local watering hole. Dusty has been a steady customer since he struck it rich - and Gila Gold has been his drink of choice.  

Sharpshooter. The woman with the eyes of an eagle who is being recruited by Antelope Bob to be part of his Wild West show. Dusty was said to be "sweet" on her. 

Blacksmith. The man who knows the hoofprint of every horse in Cactus Gulch. He sold Dusty the pinto that Dusty named "Golddust."

Newspaper editor. He runs The Cactus Gulch Gazette. Recently, he's been investigating how Dusty was able to find the gold in them thar hills.

School marm. She was hired by the citizens of Cactus Gulch to educate the children in a one-room schoolhouse. Privately, she's been giving "readin' and 'ritin'" lessons to Dusty.

(Optional role in the 10-suspect kit, and included in the 30-suspect kit.) The experienced lawman will take charge of the murder investigation.

Fred Slate - Assayer

Antelope Bob Doty - Wild West Show Owner

Sarah Barnes - Owner of the Gulch Guesthouse

Jessica Cotton - Horticulturist & Botanist

Madame Marishka - Gypsy and Fortune Teller

Zeke Quincy - Horse Thief

Jonas G. Jamieson - Owner of the CG&C Railroad

Roberta Reynolds - Songstress

Ace Dugan - Gambler

Elmo Jennings - Stagecoach Driver

Chester Frost - Bronco Buster

Digger Drake - Undertaker

Thaddeus Goodman - Preacher

Betsy Dalton - Bank Teller

The Mesa Kid - Gunfighter

Penelope Murphy - Owner of the Prickly Pear Cafe

Bert Sizemore - Prospector

Carrie Wells - Trick Roper

Stephanie Sage - Artist