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Damn! You must be practicin'!
Rufus Byrd after Marston throws a good horseshoe

Rufus Byrd is a minor character in Red Dead Redemption.

History[]

Background[]

Rufus is a ranch hand at the MacFarlane's Ranch.

Events of Red Dead Redemption[]

Rufus can be found around MacFarlane's Ranch, normally playing Horseshoes. Rufus also works for the Foreman's Office, sending Marston on Nightwatch with Charlie the dog. Sometimes, with low honor, Rufus will challenge Marston to a duel in West Elizabeth, claiming that Marston killed his father. Rufus is also seen riding with a horse through Blackwater and other various locations through West Elizabeth. Byrd can also be seen in Thieves' Landing and Armadillo.

Quotes[]

I can't believe my lyin' eyes, it's John Marston!
Rufus Byrd when greeted with high Fame
John Marston? I'm Rufus Byrd.
Rufus Byrd when greeted with high fame
I ain't got no luck at all!
Rufus Byrd, when assaulted
Stop this nonsense!
Rufus Byrd, when threatened
You killed my daddy, now I'm fixin' to kill you.
Rufus Byrd challenging Marston to a duel
I'm just a worker at MacFarlane's Ranch what the matter with you?
Rufus Byrd, when threatened
Stop the jawing I got work to do.
Rufus Byrd, ending a conversation

Gallery[]

Rufus Byrd Blackwater

Rufus riding through Blackwater


Trivia[]

  • Rufus appears to share the same character head with Solomon Flake.
  • Rufus will never become hostile unless in a duel. If a gun is drawn on him, he will flee the area.
  • He wears a holster only when he is challenging Marston to a duel.
  • It is possible that Rufus is in some way related to Josephine Byrd, who is buried at Coot's Chapel, and is temporarily exhumed by Seth.

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