Robbery Under Arms · Character
Dan Moran
A black-hearted bushranger who wants blood for blood, and who nearly turns a robbery into a murder when Starlight's cool head gets in his way.
supporting
Also known as old Dan, Daniel
First appearance: robbery under arms
As a supporting figure in Robbery Under Arms, Dan Moran is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Seen with Warrigal at the escort start, likely planning a robbery.
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Moran rides with Wall and Hulbert, a rival crew whose paths cross Starlight's at the Knightleys' station. He has sworn to avenge Daly's death and will not be talked out of it, glaring at Starlight like a dingo ringed by…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Marston family and associates
- Protagonist
- Lawmen and local figures
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- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Closing
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