Captain Curly, the charismatic leader of the Tulpar, projects an image of competence to hide his manipulative and controlling nature. He undermines his crew by dismissing their concerns, enabling problematic behavior in his friends, and exploiting personal relationships to maintain his authority and gaslight those around him. Driven by ambition and internal struggles, his negligence and emotional manipulation sow the seeds of conflict, painting him as a dangerous leader for Pony Express