Red Dead Redemption characters: John, Bonnie, Bill and Landon Ricketts
Meet the central contacts in John Marston’s original campaign without revealing the ending.
The classic 2010 single-player campaign, illustrated with clearly labeled publisher screenshots from the 2024 PC port. Undead Nightmare, Red Dead Redemption 2 and multiplayer are outside these guides. The PC package cover advertises both included campaigns.
5 characters · one picture per entry · open a picture for full size.
Characters
John Marston
A former outlaw forced to pursue old gang associates while seeking a return to his family.
Leigh Johnson
A local lawman who works with John during the opening pursuit.
Landon Ricketts
A contact in Chuparosa who teaches the final classic Dead Eye stage.
Quick notes
- John Marston is trying to recover his family life. John is the playable former outlaw at the center of the 1911 story.
- Bonnie MacFarlane gives John a foothold in New Austin. Bonnie helps John after his disastrous first approach to Fort Mercer.
- Marshal Johnson and Bill Williamson occupy opposite sides of the opening conflict. Leigh Johnson is the marshal in Armadillo and becomes an important local ally.
- Landon Ricketts teaches a more controlled gunfighter’s approach. Ricketts is an experienced gunslinger living in Chuparosa.
Full biographies contain major ending spoilers; this page describes introductory roles only.
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