Arthur Morgan

Arthur Morgan is a cold, brooding outlaw who frequently resorts to violence and has no qualms about murder. At his worst, Arthur can be extremely ruthless and completely indifferent to those he harms. Despite his ability to commit such violence, Arthur has a playful side to his personality that shines through around those he is friendly with. With his friends, he isn't above joking or using sarcasm. Notably, Arthur was kind and polite to John Marston's then-four-year-old son, Jack, displaying a gentle demeanor in contrast to his threatening persona.

Despite his ability to commit great acts of violence, Arthur has his own moral code and does not believe in unnecessary killing, particularly if it puts himself or those he cares about in danger. Dutch also taught Arthur that vengeance is a futile endeavor. Arthur appears to believe that violence should be cold, necessary, and without emotion, never for personal enjoyment or without reason.

In general, Arthur is stoic and humble, and he never feels the need to prove himself to the other members of the gang. Arthur is cunning and intelligent, and demonstrates more self-awareness than almost everyone else in the gang, allowing him to keep his cool under pressure and not succumb to the pressure of proving himself.

Unlike most people at the time, Arthur is quite progressive when it comes to women and minorities. He appears to be disgusted by racism and has no qualms about women performing traditionally male-dominated tasks. In terms of religious beliefs, Arthur states that he is irreligious, but he does appear to believe in some form of afterlife.

With high honor, Arthur can be seen as a selfless person who will think of others and more practically about situations, such as when he realized that the gang was fighting for an idea that no longer worked, and how he realized that the women and Jack would surely die if he didn't help them leave the gang. With low honor, Arthur can be viewed as a selfish individual who is only concerned with his own survival, even prioritizing vengeance on Micah and obtaining the gang's money stash over helping John and his family.

As for his appearance, Arthur is 36 years old in 1899, with a muscular build that is ideal for his position, a head of thick, light brown hair, and blue eyes. He also has a scar near his chin that has left a bald patch in his beard. Arthur was seen wearing a brown vest and trousers, a bandana around his neck, and a cowboy hat.

However, Arthur's abilities extend beyond those required for physical combat. As a skilled interrogator, he demonstrates the ability to use not only intimidation and force but also charm and charisma, to elicit payment and information. He frequently demonstrates a working knowledge of - or a quick ability to learn - how to operate machinery or modes of transportation, such as steam locomotives. Despite the fact that there is no evidence that he ever received formal training or education, his journal entries show a natural talent for writing and art.

Although Arthur is usually modest about his mental abilities, he is quite intelligent in many ways. He consistently demonstrates strong leadership, a keen sense of strategy, and an accurate sense of whether plans will succeed or fail. He also demonstrates a keen sense of character, frequently assessing the true intentions, deceptions, and abilities of those around him. Hosea observes that Arthur's modesty conceals a sharp mind that is far more acute and observant than Arthur portrays. Arthur's temperament is also a valuable asset. He rarely loses his cool and prefers to focus on the situation at hand rather than his emotions.