The Journal of Discourteous Joe: the personal journal of Joe, called Discourteous. A former outlaw who, on being released from prison, has resolved to abandon his former ways and make his way through the world honestly.
The author of the journal. Called Discourteous, he was part of a notorious gang before his capture and imprisonment. His name comes from his concern for manners, and sharp rebukes of those who are in his eyes rude.
The one member of the gang who remained to meet Joe on his release, she and he have been close friends for many years. Fritz tends to be quiet, often preferring to play her violin (which she carries on her back) rather than talk. She carries a whip on her belt, which she uses in preference to other weapons where possible.
A mysterious young woman with silver hair. She seems almost to glow.
A mysterious man, associate of Silver. Tall and walks with a cane. Anglish accent.
The first journal volume kept by Joe after his release from prison.
I have determined to make a new start for myself. My old journals and everything else will be burned. All that is left of my past life are my six-shooters and my good friend Fritz. The rest have abandoned us.
We are staying at the Tattoo Birdie but we cannot afford it for long. Have to find work soon or hit the road. Don’t know why I don’t. We have been here long enough already.