Who is the Ginger Guy in RDR2?

The ginger guy in Red Dead Redemption 2 (RDR2) is Francis Sinclair, a character with combed, ginger hair, an orange pencil mustache, and a large birthmark over his right eye, known for initiating the side mission “Geology for Beginners” and later revealed to be a time traveler. Francis Sinclair is found west of Strawberry in the Hawk’s Eye Cabin, serving as one of the lesser-known non-playable characters (NPCs) in RDR2.

Related FAQs

Character Profiles and Missions

1. Who is Sean MacGuire in RDR2?: Sean MacGuire is a recurring character in the Red Dead series, appearing as a supporting character in Red Dead Redemption 2 and as a stranger in Red Dead Online.
2. What is the mission “Geology for Beginners” about?: In “Geology for Beginners“, Francis Sinclair asks Arthur Morgan to collect 10 rock carvings for a handsome price, which after completion, leaves Arthur more confused than when they first met.

Time Traveler and Plot Twists

3. Is Francis Sinclair a time traveler in RDR2?: Yes, after completing the side quest “Geology for Beginners“, looking at the various rock carvings, players can deduce that Francis Sinclair is indeed a time traveler.
4. What happens after the side quest is over?: After the side quest is over, Arthur Morgan or John Marston leaves Francis’ cabin even more confused than when they first met him.

Game Plot and Characters

5. Is Hosea Matthews in RDR1?: Hosea Matthews is a major character featured in Red Dead Redemption 2, not directly in Red Dead Redemption 1 (RDR1).
6. What was Hosea sick with?: Hosea Matthews was suffering from what seems to be a certain type of lung disease.
7. Why did Dutch shoot Micah?: Dutch shoots Micah Bell because he owes that to Arthur Morgan, in a way, Dutch gains his redemption by shooting the man responsible for the downfall of his gang and the death of his surrogate son.

Loyalties and Betrayals

8. Is Javier on Arthur’s side?: Javier Escuella continues supporting Dutch Van der Linde; he also chastises Arthur Morgan and John Marston for disapproving of Dutch’s decisions and leadership.
9. Who is the spy in RDR2?: At the end of Chapter 6, it is revealed that Micah Bell betrayed the Van der Linde gang by becoming an informant for the Pinkerton National Detective Agency and becomes the main antagonist.

Game Setting and Health

10. What year does Red Dead 2 take place in?: The story of Red Dead Redemption 2 is set in a fictionalized representation of the United States in 1899.
11. Who gives Arthur TB?: Arthur Morgan contracts tuberculosis (TB) from Thomas Downes, the man he shakes down for money.

Future Games and Storylines

12. Who would RDR3 be about?: A Red Dead Redemption 3 (RDR3) should be another prequel with Dutch Van der Linde and Hosea Matthews in the center of attention, allowing players to explore how they met and founded the Van der Linde gang.
13. Will there be a RDR3?: While there’s no official release date, there have been hints and teases from Rockstar Games suggesting that Red Dead Redemption 3 will happen, possibly not until 2026 at the earliest.

Character Relationships and Deaths

14. Who kills Arthur Morgan?: Arthur Morgan‘s death is influenced by the player’s honor; with high honor, he succumbs to his injuries and disease, dying peacefully, while with low honor, Micah Bell executes him.
15. Did Dutch regret killing Arthur?: It’s never fully stated if Dutch Van der Linde regretted how things ended with his gang, and specifically Arthur Morgan, leaving his feelings towards the events unclear.