Yellowstone Character Test

The IDRLabs Yellowstone Character Test is inspired by psychometric methodology and based on research into the characters in Yellowstone. The test provides feedback such as the following:

John Dutton

John Dutton, patriarch of the Dutton family, is the stoic embodiment of the modern American West—a man forged by hardship, loyalty, and a fierce sense of duty. As owner of the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch, he stands as the final barrier between his family’s legacy and the encroaching world of greed, politics, and change. John is both noble and ruthless, willing to blur moral lines to defend what he believes is sacred. Beneath his weathered exterior lies deep pain from loss and betrayal, yet his unyielding love for his children and the land never falters. Bound by tradition and haunted by time, John represents the struggle to preserve identity, heritage, and purpose.

Kayce Dutton

Kayce Dutton, the youngest son of John Dutton, is caught between bloodlines, beliefs, and a yearning for peace. A former Navy SEAL, he bears the scars of combat—discipline, trauma, and survival instincts. His marriage to Monica Long ties him to the Broken Rock Reservation, where his sense of justice often clashes with his father’s worldview. Though he resists the violent legacy of the Yellowstone Ranch, fate pulls him back. Kayce is both warrior and peacemaker, guided by quiet moral strength. His journey reflects the tension between duty and freedom, family and individuality, as he searches for meaning in a fractured world.

Beth Dutton

Beth Dutton is a brilliant, unapologetic force, wielding intellect, wit, and fearlessness as both shield and weapon. As John Dutton’s only daughter, she carries the family’s ferocity with unmatched intensity. Scarred by trauma, Beth masks vulnerability behind sharp words and calculated ruthlessness. In business and family warfare, she’s both executioner and protector, willing to burn everything to save what she loves. Her loyalty to her father and the ranch is absolute, yet her heart belongs to Rip Wheeler. Beneath her fire lies a wounded soul yearning for peace, making Beth one of television’s most complex and magnetic characters.

Jamie Dutton

Jamie Dutton, the adopted son of John Dutton, is defined by intelligence, ambition, and a need for acceptance. A lawyer and political strategist, he navigates Montana’s power structures with skill and desperation, torn between family loyalty and forging his own identity. Plagued by insecurity and guilt, Jamie’s choices often spiral into betrayal, leaving him alienated. Trapped between the Dutton name and his fragile sense of self, he becomes both victim and villain in his pursuit of belonging. His tragedy lies in wanting to be loved by a world that refuses to accept him.

Monica Long Dutton

Monica Long Dutton is the emotional and moral heart of Yellowstone—grounded in compassion, culture, and resilience. As a Native American wife and mother, she bridges the chaotic Yellowstone Ranch and the spiritual Broken Rock Reservation. A teacher and advocate, Monica fights for education and justice, even as tragedy tests her strength. Her love for Kayce Dutton is deep but fraught, reflecting the struggle between family duty and personal peace. Monica’s grace and determination represent healing amid conflict, a voice of conscience in a world consumed by power.

Rip Wheeler

Rip Wheeler, the formidable foreman of the Yellowstone Dutton Ranch, is a man of few words but immense presence. Haunted by a violent past, he has found redemption under John Dutton’s guidance, becoming the family’s loyal enforcer. Rip’s actions are driven by a personal code of honor rooted in love, duty, and survival. His love for Beth Dutton reveals deep emotion beneath his hardened exterior. Rip is the ranch’s backbone, handling chaos with unflinching resolve. His story embodies the cost of loyalty, the weight of violence, and the grace of unconditional love.

Chief Thomas Rainwater

Chief Thomas Rainwater, leader of the Broken Rock Reservation, is a man of vision, integrity, and quiet power. A former military officer, he blends modern strategy with cultural wisdom to fight for Native sovereignty. Rainwater sees the Yellowstone Ranch as ancestral territory unjustly taken—a symbol of loss. His relationship with John Dutton is layered with respect and rivalry. Rainwater’s leadership balances diplomacy with determination, embodying the struggle for dignity and self-determination in a divided land.