Characters
- Paul Benjamin- After leaving New York, Paul moves to Chicago to start a new life but continue his war as he hunts the streets of his new home.
- Irene Evans- Paul's new love and a lawyer, she gave up a smoking habit and is clearly in love with Paul, which is the reason of his utter distraction.
- Harry Chisum- Irene's former mentor, he suspects Paul being the "Chicago vigilante" to the point on confronting him in his home and explaining why he must end it at once.
- Orson Pyne- A college professor who is killing in the same manner as Paul.
- Truett- The gun owner who sold two guns to Paul, and one to Orson.
- Jim Splater- Paul's new employer who introduces Paul to Chicago.
- Michael Ladlow- Chicago local.
- Dan O'Hara- Chicago local.
- Captain Victor Mastro- Detective who is on the "The vigilante case of Chicago".
- Captain William Marlowe- Detective who is also on the case with Mastro.
- John Childress- One of Paul's previous co-workers.
- Joseph Crubb- A dangerous teenager that Paul stalks for two days.
- Lloyd Marks- Fell into trouble when encountered a mugger, but was saved by Paul.
- Joanne Marks- The blind daughter of Lloyd Marks who was saved by Paul.
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