If anyone is finding character generation hard or confusing here are some premades.  http://www.rockymountainsavages.com/deadlandstl/Pregenerated+Characters

In the interests of helping out a bit more I'll copy/paste some of the more common types here, they're not at starting level but it'll give a bit of a template.  A lot of the information won't be all that useful for this story but maybe it'll help a bit.

Explorer
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Attributes: Agility 6, Smarts 6, Spirit 6, Strength 6, Vigor 6
Skills: Climbing, Fighting, Guts, Healing, Notice, Riding, Shooting, Stealth, Streetwise, Survival, Swimming, Tracking
Gear: Unarmed Strike 
Hindrances:
•Big Mouth: Can't keep secrets; Discloses plans and info
•Habit (Tobacco): Annoying and constant habit
•Overconfident: Believes he can do anything; Accepts all challenges
Edges:
•Knack: Seventh Son: Any time a Fate Chip is used in his presence, he can discard a like-colored chip to negate its effect.
•Scout: You are expert at avoiding or detecting hazards.
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Huckster
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Attributes: Agility 6, Smarts 8, Spirit 8, Strength 4, Vigor 6
Skills: Fighting, Gambling, Guts, Notice, Persuasion, Riding, Shooting, Spellcasting (Arcane)
Gear: Unarmed Strike, Derringer, Brass Knuckles
Hindrances:
•Bad Eyes (minor): -2 to shoot or notice distant targets w/o glasses
•Cautious: Plot things out in detail before any action
•Lame: -2 Pace; Roll d4 for running
Edges:
•Arcane Magic: Gain the Magic arcane background
•Card Sharp: Only get's caught cheatin' when he rolls snake eyes; people are at -2 to notice Huckster.
•Dealer's Choice: Spend Fate Chip to redraw a card.
•True Grit: +1 Grit
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Indian Brave
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Attributes: Agility 8, Smarts 4, Spirit 6, Strength 8, Vigor 8
Skills: Climbing, Fighting, Guts, Healing, Intimidation, Notice, Riding, Shooting, Stealth, Survival, Tracking

Gear: Unarmed Strike, Bow, Bladed War Club, Twin Tomahawks
Hindrances:
•Bloodthirsty: Never take prisoners; -4 Charisma if known
•Lyin' Eyes: -2 to Intimidation and Persuasion when he lies; -2 to Gamblin' when Bluffin'
•Stubborn: Always wants his way; Never admits he's wrong
Edges:
•Fleet-Footed: +2 Pace; Roll d10 when running
•Steady Hands: Ignore penalty for firing from moving platform
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Law Dog
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Attributes: Agility 8, Smarts 6, Spirit 6, Strength 6, Vigor 6
Skills: Fighting, Guts, Notice, Riding, Shooting, Stealth, Streetwise, Survival 
Gear: Unarmed Strike, Twin Colt Peacemakers, Brass Knuckles, Boots, Clothing (Normal), Quick-Draw Holster, Stetson
Hindrances:
•Cautious: Plot things out in detail before any action
•Code of Honor: Honor is key; Keeps word, won't abuse/kill prisoners, etc.
•Doubting Thomas: Rationalizes all weird or supernatural events
Edges:
•Danger Sense: Notice roll at -2 to sense an imminent surprise
•Knack: Born on Christmas: See text.
•Quick: Redraw initiative cards of 5 or lower
•Quick Draw: Ignore -2 penalty to attack after drawing; +2 on draw
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Soldier
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Attributes: Agility 8, Smarts 6, Spirit 6, Strength 6, Vigor 8
Skills: Climbing, Fighting, Gambling, Guts, Healing, Intimidation, Notice, Riding, Shooting, Streetwise, Survival
Gear: Colt Army, Unarmed Strike, Winchester '73, Knife, Bedroll, Canteen
Hindrances:
•Code of Honor: Honor is key; Keeps word, won't abuse/kill prisoners, etc.
•Loyal: Will never leave a man behind
•Vow (Minor: Follow orders): Vow causes problems
Edges:
•Command: Allies +1 on Spirit rolls to recover from Shaken
•Nerves of Steel: Ignore 1 point of wound penalties
•Soldier (NCO): You are a Non-Commissioned Officer in the Army.
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