Red Dead Redemption 2: 10 Characters We Need To See

As one of Rockstar’s many classics, Red Dead Redemption provided a fantastic representation of the Old West and an emotional cinematic experience that made it a critical and commercial success.

When the second game was announced as a prequel, set before the events of the original and perhaps shedding light on events that occurred, there was much speculation about who (if anyone) would pop up years before John left his life of crime to focus on raising his son and being a husband.

As much as it will be a thrill to get introduced to a new cast and with all signs pointing to Arthur Morgan being the new playable character, trailers show he holds a connection to Dutch Van Der Linde, meaning he could be associated with any number of familiar faces from the past.

With so many weird and wonderful faces available, here's hoping Rockstar find a way to add to their universe by fleshing out many of our favourite characters.

A word of warning, there are spoilers for Red Dead Redemption from here on in.

The first ally of the game John encounters, Bonnie MacFarlane saves Marston’s life by getting him medical attention after he is wounded by Bill Williamson.

If not for John’s wife Abigail, Bonnie surely would have become the love interest of the game. It’s kind of implied that Bonnie has feelings for John despite his marriage, even suspected by Abigail herself. It would be interesting to see if John crossed paths with a young Bonnie during his outlaw days, coming across her during a bank robbery or meeting the underage girl in a bar many years before, wooing her with his bad boy ways (the sly dog). It could be shown that this is where Bonnie’s shielded affection for John began, giving more explanation as to why she helped him in the beginning of the first game.

The second game could be an opportunity to show a more vulnerable Bonnie, where her brothers are still alive and before she had to step up in the harsh responsibilities that the Wild West thrusts upon everyone.