Charles Smith

“	The amount of hell we've raised, we're owed some back.	„
	—Charles Smith

Charles Smith
Gameplay
Game	Red Dead Redemption 2
Biography
Nicknames	Lone Wolf
Nationality	American
Gender	Male
Location	Transitory
Affiliations	Van der Linde gang
Family	Unnamed father dead Unnamed mother
Additional info
Actor	Noshir Dalal

Charles Smith is a major character featured in Red Dead Redemption 2.

History

Background

“	A relatively recent recruit to the gang, Charles is quiet and reserved but extremely competent in everything he does and virtually unbeatable in a fight. A decent, honest man who also happens to be deadly.	„
	—Description by Rockstar Games

Biography in RDR 2 (click to enlarge)

Born to an African American father and a Native American mother, Smith became one of the most recent additions to the Van der Linde gang joining roughly 6-7 months before the events of the game. He states that his father was an alcoholic and was on the run before he ran away at 12 and joined other gangs and crews before 1898-1899.

Events of Red Dead Redemption 2

Colter chapter

After the failed ferry robbery in Blackwater, Charles joins the gang in the mountains after finding their horses. He also burned his hand during an unknown incident, likely during the robbery but this is unclear. The following day, Arthur talks to Pearson about food who informs them that they won't be able to live on their current supplies. Charles offers to take Arthur hunting for deer in the wilderness and, after Arthur hunts down two does, carries them back to Pearson. He is also put in charge of the horses and keeping watch over captured O'Driscoll member Kieran Duffy.

Horseshoe Overlook chapter

On the way down from the mountains, Charles, Arthur and Hosea Matthews stay behind from the main caravan to fix the wagon. During the repair, Hosea points out the Native Americans atop a nearby cliff, and proceeds to tell Arthur and Charles their history. Following up on the discussion, Smith states that he doesn't know if he even has a tribe and ran away at the age of twelve and wandered the country before falling in with the gang. He can be seen around the new camp and Arthur can chose to hunt with him later on. He is then seen with Javier overlooking Blackwater in the hopes of freeing Sean McGuire. Charles proceeds to get a vantage point for when they attack the bounty hunters, while Arthur, Javier and Josiah Trelawny attack head on. They then rendezvous at the enemy camp and free Sean.

Charles, along with Sean, John and Arthur partakes in the train robbery, one of the last things the gang does at Horseshoe Overlook. During the robbery he carries the collection bag, into which Arthur forces the passengers to put money.

Clemens Point chapter

Charles takes part in the Uncle's stagecoach robbery of the Cornwall carriage, as well as the assault on Braithwaite Manor.

Saint Denis chapter

Charles, along with the rest of the gang assaults the city's bank. He survives the battle, but later distracts the guards so that Dutch, Bill, Javier, Micah and Arthur can escape to Guarma.

Personality

Smith has been described as a quiet and reserved person, yet very competent in everything he takes part of, especially fights. In addition, he was noted to be a decent and honest man in spite of his deadliness as a fighter.

Mission Appearances

• "Outlaws from the West"
• "The Aftermath of Genesis"
• "Old Friends"
• "Who the Hell is Leviticus Cornwall?"
• "Eastward Bound"
• "Americans at Rest"
• "The First Shall Be the Last"
• "Pouring Forth Oil IV"
• "A Strange Kindness"
• "An Honest Mistake"
• "Blood Feuds, Ancient and Modern"
• "The Battle of Shady Belle"
• "Horsemen, Apocalypses"
• "Banking, The Old American Art"
• "That's Murfree Country"
• "A Rage Unleashed"
• "The Fine Art of Conversation"
• "The King's Son"
• "My Last Boy"
• "Bare Knuckle Friendships"
• "Home Improvement for Beginners"
• "The Tool Box"
• "A New Jerusalem"
• "Uncle's Bad Day"
• "American Venom"

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