Arthur Morgan || RDR2

Arthur Morgan was born around 1863 in the northern U.S. His mother died young, and his father, a petty criminal, was arrested when Arthur was 11. Arthur later joined Dutch van der Linde's gang around 1877, where Dutch and Hosea became father figures to him. He learned to fight, hunt, and survive, and grew close to the gang, becoming Dutch's trusted protégé.

Arthur had a dog named Copper and a horse named Boadicea, both of whom he cared for deeply. He fell in love with Mary Gillis, but their relationship ended due to his criminal lifestyle. In 1885, Arthur met John Marston, who joined the gang, and they grew as close as brothers. In 1887, Arthur participated in his first major bank robbery, marking the start of his life as a wanted man.

He later fathered a son, Isaac, with a waitress named Eliza, but both were tragically murdered. This hardened Arthur, pushing him further into the outlaw life. As the gang grew, Arthur formed close bonds with members like Lenny Summers and Charles Smith but disliked others, like Micah Bell.

By 1899, the gang’s fortunes began to decline. Arthur, increasingly disillusioned with Dutch's leadership, realized that the gang’s ideals were a ruse. When he was diagnosed with tuberculosis, Arthur reflected on his life, feeling regret over his choices but determined to secure a better future for John and his family. Despite his violent past, Arthur followed a personal moral code, and as his illness worsened, he sought redemption through selfless actions.

Arthur was tough and fearless but showed a softer side to those he cared about. His appearance and physical condition, influenced by his illness, deteriorated over time. By the end of his life, Arthur was deeply reflective, seeking to ensure a better future for others even as he faced his own death.