Kane Dunbar

He works as a foreman for the CSCG mining operation. Porter is his twin brother.

Beckett is a sturdy-looking Gila lizard with green eyes and black and orange scales. He wears a tan work shirt and black pants, as well as a black canvas hat. Beckett has a prominent tail with black spikes near its base. His concept art shows that he has small orange and black ridges on top of his head.

Gruff and straightforward, Beckett puts business first but is also personable, and believes that knowing the workers under him is part of his duty as their manager. He is very knowledgeable about the mines, takes safety seriously, and demonstrates level-headed leadership even in the face of a crisis, all traits that tend to win him the respect of his subordinates. He clearly values decency and honesty, having cut his brother Porter out of his life for underhanded behavior, and strives to be fair and deliberate in his judgments of those working under him.

Notably, despite his prominent position within CSCG, Beckett claims to have very little personal fealty to either of the mine's bosses. He appears uninterested in petty power dynamics and is not easily deceived or swayed from his convictions.

Beckett acknowledges that Echo has "a problem" that defies easy explanation, but does not seem to believe in the paranormal or those who claim to understand it.

Porter Moore is Beckett's twin brother, and the two were once extremely close. Five years before the start of the story, however, Porter was in a municipal election against the brothers' cousin Amos and decided to gain an advantage over him by publicizing genealogical records from their family indicating that Amos was likely to soon develop an inherited degenerative condition. Amos was deemed unfit for the position, cinching Porter's victory, and then committed suicide once he began to develop symptoms of the disorder.

Мёрдок изначально представляет себя флиртующим и харизматичным, хотя и отчуждённым человеком. Он обладает некоторой склонностью к озорству и любит слегка подшучивать над другими персонажами с помощью лукавых замечаний и шуток. Он оказывается в высшей степени альтруистичным, предлагая Сэмюэлу работу, когда узнаёт, что у него мало денег, и даже принимает пулю, летящую в Клиффа. Это считается чем-то вроде недостатком характера для многих персонажей, особенно когда речь идёт о его семье, которой Мёрдок готов неустанно посвятить себя в ущерб собственному благополучию. Мёрдок склонен работать до изнеможения и часто безмолвно принимает на себя основную тяжесть словесных оскорблений от своих требовательных родителей, маскируя напряжение, которое он испытывает, добродушной улыбкой. Хотя он не питает никакой недоброжелательности к своей семье в этом отношении, Мёрдок глубоко неуверен в своей личности, поскольку он описывает себя как актёра, разыгрывающего шараду ради окружающих. 26 лет. Он не признаёт того, что семья им пользуется Мёрдок в какой-то степени понимает азбуку Морзе. Мёрдок — опытный фотограф, с шести лет работающий в фотолаборатории магазина, проявителем фотографий. Он также с юных лет играет на гитаре и иногда выступает в клубе The Stag.

Jeb is a tall horse with a lean build. He has chestnut fur with a white patch on his forehead and a blond mane. He wears a white button-down shirt and dress pants held up with suspenders, as well as a newsboy cap.

Jeb is a stoic, practical man of few words, although he can be quite amicable if he feels like talking. What he doesn't express in conversation he evidently expresses through writing, however, as he likes to compose stories and once dreamed of becoming a published author. His gruff exterior hides a ready willingness to connect to others with whom he feels kinship, but also masks a deep grief and a tendency towards melancholy

Jeb was born not far from Echo, into a ranching and farming family. According to Avery, Jeb was an extremely curious child and preferred reading and writing to being a rancher. Avery and Jeb became good friends during the summers Avery spent working on the ranch.

When he was sixteen, Jeb fell in love with a farmhand from the Meseta Tribe named John who worked on his family's ranch. John encouraged Jeb's passion for writing and gave feedback on his stories. Eventually the two ran away to Echo together and bought two donkeys named Doris and Daisy. Before they could move on from Echo, however, John died from tuberculosis. The tragedy drove Jeb to alcoholism, but he still takes good care of Doris and Daisy in his late partner's honor.

He is miner under CSCG and a frequent patron of The Stag who often appears alongside his coworkers Dimitri and Paul.

Felipe is a jackrabbit with dark gray fur across most of his body, as well as tan fur on his muzzle and chest and white fur on his chin, hands, and around his eyes. He is small in stature, especially compared to his fellow miners. He has black eyes. As a rabbit, Felipe has extremely prominent ears and buck teeth.

Felipe wears a green button-up shirt and a pair of tan work pants held up by suspenders. When working in the mine, Felipe wears a black paisley handkerchief over his mouth and nose.

He is described as having a somewhat thick Sonoran accent.

In contrast to his coworkers, Felipe is more serious and seems to favor quietly observing over speaking up, but demonstrates a wary alertness. He tends to be realist and occasionally displays an understated sense of humor, especially in his sardonic banter with Paul. Felipe cares little for the authority of the mine's managers, and based on his involvement with the union he is committed to improving his own lot along with that of his friends and fellow miners.

Felipe seems to be superstitious; he mentions at once point that he tries not to associate with spirits, and dislikes when such matters are joked about.

At some point prior to The Smoke Room, Felipe came to Echo from Sonora. He was hired on as a miner for CSCG and placed under the command of foreman Beckett Moore. Felipe eventually became acquainted with and befriended his coworkers Paul and Dimitri before joining the miner's union alongside them.

He is miner under CSCG and a frequent patron of The Stag who often appears alongside his coworkers Dimitri and Felipe.

Paul is a stout, well-built wolverine with rusty brown fur. He has cream-colored eyebrows and chest fur, as well as brown eyes and prominent claws. Paul wears denim overalls over a crimson button-up shirt.

Paul has an affable temperament and around his friends and coworkers he is generally very jovial, albeit blunt and a bit crass. That being said, he is infamous for having an extreme temper and can become both physically and verbally combative when angered. He shows an intense dislike for managers who exploit the mine's workers, and for any miners who appear too eager to step over their coworkers to rise up the ranks.

Paul was previously employed by a sawmill 'up north,' and hails from the Echo universe's equivalent of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. At some point prior to the events of The Smoke Room he relocated to Echo, and was hired on as a miner by CSCG and placed under the command of foreman Beckett Moore. He became acquainted with Felipe and Dimitri during their work and the three became good friends. He joined the miner's union alongside his friends and fellow miners, as well as Nik, Yao, and Chang.

He is miner under CSCG and a frequent patron of The Stag who often appears alongside his coworkers Paul and Felipe.

Dimitri is a tall, broad black bear with black fur and a brown snout. He has blue eyes offset by bushy eyebrows and a "beard" of black fur. Dimitri wears a gray button-up shirt and a pair of navy blue pants held up by suspenders, as well as a soldier's cap. Outside of the mine, Dimitri often wears a navy blue coat with a prominent collar.

Dimitri is one of the older and more experienced miners, granting him a bit more wisdom and patience than many of his peers, and he is a quick thinker well-known for his reliable competence. Dimitri is generally very friendly and understanding, especially when compared to his friends. He is good at defusing tension between his fellow miners, and sets a genial, welcoming example for others to follow. There is a pragmatic side beneath his warmth, mostly demonstrated through his central role in organizing the union, but he also has a tendency to give people the benefit of the doubt, which can occasionally backfire on him.

Dimitri emigrated to the States from Ruthenia at a young age and eventually became a soldier in an unspecified conflict. When his deployment was up, he came to Echo in search of a job that would allow him to create things rather than fight. He was hired on as a miner for CSCG and placed under the command of foreman Beckett Moore.

Dimitri has worked as a miner for over ten years. At some point during this time, he was joined by Felipe and Paul and became good friends with the pair. He also eventually joined the miner's union alongside his friends, Nik, Yao, and Chang. Dimitri's strong work ethic, cool head, and experience led to him being extremely well-respected by many of his peers in the mine, in turn making him an integral part of the union.

better life for himself and his fellow miners. He is often soft-spoken and generally prefers to keep to himself and stay under the radar, especially where the mine's managers are concerned, but holds strong convictions about the rights of workers. He chooses his friends carefully but is very loyal to those in whom he confides. Yao values precise language and generally speaks very carefully and eloquently.

Yao demonstrates an excellent spatial memory, and knows extensive sections of the mine's labyrinthine tunnels by heart.

Yao hails from Huaxia. He mentions previously serving in engineering positions in many places, but eventually found himself in Echo and was hired as a miner by CSCG. He worked alongside Nikolai, Jack and Chang, until Chang had an accident that forced him out of the job. During said accident, Yao challenged Chang to lay tracks in a tunnel, which the sable had no experience doing. During the process, a mine cart suddenly rolled through and crushed Chang's fingers, seemingly the work of an obscured, laughing figure. He and Nik lived with Jack in a shared miners' bunkhouse for over a year.

At some point, Yao stumbled across a hidden vein of gold deep within the mine. Unable to extract anything from it by himself, he chose to bide his time in order to find trusted companions to help him. Yao also began constructing detailed maps of the mines, combining what he traced in secret from official documents with his own discoveries

Николай - высокий, крепкий барсук с карими глазами. У него есть немного серых волос на лице, которые напоминают усы и щетину. Он носит бледно-жёлтую рубашку, заправленную в джинсы, с коричневым ремнём. На работу Николай надевает карбидовую шахтёрскую каску с фонарём. Он дружит с Сэмом. Николай - человек немногословный, хотя и очень проницательный. Он глубоко заботлив и умудряется излучать теплоту и уверенность, несмотря на невзгоды, с которыми он сталкивался на протяжении всей своей жизни. Ник сильно защищает тех, кто ему близок, и его ужасает мысль о том, что он может их потерять. Он быстро приходит на помощь другим, даже в самых опасных ситуациях, и решительно предан своим друзьям и сообществу. Оказывается, что он очень нежен с теми, кому он доверяет, особенно ценит близость с Сэмюэлом, может быть очень застенчивым в интимных ситуациях. Ник поселился в Эхо незадолго до 1914 года и устроился работать в шахтах. Он поселился в барак вместе с несколькими другими шахтёрами, включая Яо и Джека. Он стал клиентом Сэмюэла в 1914 году и, что необычно, не требовал секса, а предпочитал просто прижимать Сэма к себе. После третьей или четвертой встречи его зарплата на шахте изменилась, и он больше не мог позволить себе посещать Сэма. Однако Сэмюэлу удалось убедить Мадам Дору позволить Нику платить лишь треть цены, чтобы они могли продолжать видеться друг с другом.

He tends to get straight to the point in his interactions and is not overly conversational, though he is attentive and determined in his work. Chang seems inclined to cover up aspects of his life he is embarrassed by or does not wish to talk about, which can lead him to take serious strides to preserve himself. He also carries somewhat of a bitter, vengeful streak and can be motivated by revenge and the possible personal satisfaction it carries for him.

Chang is from Huaxia. He was formerly a miner for the CSCG mining operation, and has been in Echo longer than either of his colleagues Nik and Yao. Three years prior to the start of the story, Chang lost his job after his right hand was crushed by a runaway mine cart and he lost several fingers, later revealed to be indirectly caused by Yao. Chang eventually developed an opium addiction as a way to manage the pain from his injury.

He currently makes money picking up trash, and occasionally acts as an interpreter for immigrants from Huaxia who share a language with him. Despite no longer working at the mine, Chang continues to play an active role in the miner's union, particularly when it comes to spreading the word of affairs to miners who do not speak English. He also seems to sell opium to various customers, though whether he is the source of this trade or simply an intermediary is unknown.

The Stag is a men's only bar on the outskirts of early 20th-century Echo. Located in a converted barn, it functions as a meeting place for the town's miners, especially those involved in union organizing.

In addition to a bar and large dancing space, it contains an upper loft area where clandestine discussions are often held by the union. Notably, The Stag seems to be a relatively safe place for the men of Echo to fraternize romantically with one another, and holds dances where men take the roles of women. According to Nikolai, the bar's name intentionally refers to a male deer in rutting season who will not associate with females.

Located nearby in a second barn is a gym and workout space that the miners collectively maintain.

Frequent Patrons: Nikolai Krol Chang Fulin Feng Yaolin Dimitri Popov Paul Frackson Felipe Kane Jebediah Coles Murdoch Byrnes also occasionally performs music at The Stag.

Kane is a wolf with brown eyes, white fur along his stomach, forearms, and face, and gray and brown fur along his upper arms, face, and ears. He has gray fur on his head and thick black eyebrows. Kane wears a dark blue collared shirt with stripes, a brown vest, gray pants, and a prominent leather belt and holster where he keeps a gun.

Kane is cocky and charming, and is shown frequently trying to work situations to his favor. He claims to be motivated simply by a desire to make money so he can support himself, but also displays a more ruthless side when it comes to collecting bounties.

Based on his boldly flirtatious behavior, his apparent willingness to use violence, and the impatience he demonstrates, Kane appears heavily inclined towards intemperate self-gratification.

Kane hails from Sonora (Mexico), but little else is known about his origins or what has brought him to Echo specifically. He claims to be an experienced bounty hunter, and mentions having helped many lawmen catch their targets during his career.

Kane first appears while Will is at The Stag investigating the murder of Huxley Greene. Kane approaches Will at the bar and insinuates that he might be able to help him in some way. In return however, Kane slyly propositions Will sexually. The sheriff declines and Kane bids him farewell, but tells him to return should he change his mind. He's bisexual.

Kane and William have a confrontational dynamic that nonetheless seems to be underpinned by some degree of sexual attraction between them. Kane hopes to get more bounties by working with Will, and specifically seeks him out in order to pursue a mutually beneficial transaction.