A father like figure to the Van der Linde gang. Hosea is an intelligent outlaw in touch with his wits. He is a slick talker, using his brains to get into and out of any situation in hand. Hosea prefers not to use violence as a means of obtaining money. Instead, playing a character to distract and disarm those he is trying to rob. However, Hosea is willing to resort to violence when he feels that it is warrant. He is caring and sweet towards those he loves.