Mountain Tim

Mountain Tim is a man of average to above-average height, average build and has light hair. In the manga, his mullet is drawn to look permed while in the anime it has a much straighter texture. He later acquires a scar crossing his face.↗

He wears a stereotypical range of cowboy attire, consisting of a large hat, a wide-collared top exposing his upper chest, a neckerchief or a scarf, gloves, a belt with a gun holster on the right side, and boots with spurs. His hat has a zebra print with a miniature cow's skull as a decoration, while the clothing on his upper torso and his neckerchief have a leopard print; in the manga, his gun holster also has a leopard print. His belt buckle is round and bears his initials, "MT". Finally, he wears a sheriff 's badge in the shape of a five-pointed star on his left side.↗

Mountain Tim is confident and composed, with a strong sense of responsibility toward others. Sheriff Derek describes him as a well-liked cowboy with friends throughout the American West. Tim is unwilling to overlook the murders of his fellow competitors, explaining that many of the racers are his friends and that he cannot race with peace of mind while a murderer is among them.↗↗↗

Tim takes a practical, encouraging view of Stand abilities. He rejects the idea that his power is a curse, instead regarding it as a latent ability that enables him to confront danger. He willingly shares his knowledge with Johnny Joestar and Gyro Zeppeli, explaining the nature of Stands and warning them about the Devil's Palm.↗↗↗↗

In Lonesome Tim

As a teenager, Tim is proud of his talents and dismissive of those he considers less skilled. He values independence and the freedom to explore more than the security of a well-paid job. His confidence and unwillingness to compromise alienate his fellow soldiers, and he initially rejects Wyre 's advice to respect their experience, insisting that his life and accomplishments are his own concern.↗↗

Stand

Mountain Tim's Stand, Oh! Lonesome Me, allows his lasso to separate his own body or another person's body it connects into pieces, move them along the rope, and reassemble them. This movement is restricted to the rope itself, limiting how far the separated parts can travel. Tim uses it to move his body while entangled with Johnny and Gyro, extend his reach through a vent to rescue Lucy, and move his gun-holding hand along his rope during his fight with Blackmore.↗↗↗↗↗

He first manifests the ability in 1875, at the age of sixteen, while serving with a cavalry reconnaissance unit in the Arizona desert.↗↗

Equestrianism & Horseback Riding

Mountain Tim is an experienced cowboy who is introduced as traveling 4,000 kilometers through pasture each year with 3,000 cattle. His reputation makes him a favorite before the race begins. Riding Ghost Rider in the Sky, he finishes the first stage in fourth place and earns 35 points. Horses also lower their heads when he approaches, which Sheriff Derek describes as a sign of respect.↗↗↗↗

Lasso Handling

Tim handles his lasso with considerable precision. He can pick a flower while mounted on his horse and collect a bloodstained button as evidence, placing it into a glass bottle with the rope. He also uses it to restrain Benjamin Boomboom when the latter attacks him while disguised as Johnny.↗↗↗↗

Observation & Deduction

While investigating the murders, Tim examines hoofprints to assess the suspected killer's horse and route. He notices an unusual gait and distinguishes the culprit's tracks from those of Mrs. Robinson 's horse by their horseshoe markings.↗↗↗

During his encounter with Oyecomova, Tim identifies the danger of removing the pins created by Boku no Rhythm wo Kiitekure. Despite his injuries, he warns Gyro that releasing a pin causes an explosion and deduces that a pin can be safely reinserted into its original hole, allowing Gyro to neutralize a bomb attached to his hand.↗↗

Abilities in Lonesome Tim

Tim uses Oh! Lonesome Me in a variety of ways. He secretly removes a cheating gambler's revolver and avoids a knife strike by separating his hand, then uses the detached hand to seize the man's face. Against two robbers, he moves his gun-holding hand behind them along a rope and shoots their hands to disarm them. He can also continue speaking through a detached mouth: leaving it behind to distract Reed Whipman, he moves the rest of his body away and uses a separated arm to carry Little Bear out of danger.↗↗↗↗

Steel Ball Run Chapter 1: The Steel Ball Run Press Conference↗

Steel Ball Run Chapter 4: September 25, 1890 - 3 Hours to Start↗

Steel Ball Run Chapter 12: 1st Stage: Disqualified Victory↗

Steel Ball Run Chapter 13: The Sheriff's Request to Mountain Tim↗

Steel Ball Run Chapter 14: Across the Arizona Desert: Continuing Along the Shortest Route↗

Allies

Sheriff Derek: Derek is a friend and colleague of Tim who holds him in high regard as a bounty hunter. During the Steel Ball Run, he vouches for Tim's reputation across the American West and deputizes him to investigate the murders of several competitors. Tim accepts the assignment while intending to continue racing, explaining that he cannot ignore the danger to his friends among the competitors.↗↗↗

Johnny Joestar: Tim initially suspects Johnny of murdering several competitors after Benjamin Boomboom disguises himself as Johnny and attacks him. After discovering the truth, Tim allies with Johnny and Gyro against the Boomboom Family. He later explains the nature of the Devil's Palm and Stands to them and helps them against Oyecomova. Tim considers Johnny and Gyro trustworthy and later recommends them to Lucy as people who can help protect her and Steven.↗↗↗↗

Gyro Zeppeli: Tim initially pursues Gyro alongside Johnny while investigating the murders of several race competitors. After realizing that the Boomboom Family is responsible, he joins forces with the pair to defeat them. Tim later discovers Oyecomova searching through Gyro's belongings and, despite being severely injured by his ability, manages to warn Gyro of how it works and explain how to neutralize a bomb by replacing its pin.↗↗↗

Enemies

Boomboom Family: Tim investigates the murders committed by the Boomboom Family during the race, initially being deceived by Benjamin Boomboom into suspecting Johnny. After discovering the truth, Tim fights alongside Johnny and Gyro against the family and helps defeat them.↗↗↗↗

Relationships in Lonesome Tim

Sheriff Derek: Derek is a longtime associate of Tim who frequently requests his assistance in apprehending criminals throughout the American West. A year before Tim's journey with Standing Little Bear, the two worked together to capture a gang of robbers led by Reed Whipman, although Reed escaped. Derek holds Tim's abilities and reputation in high regard, later requesting him specifically for a government mission to escort Standing Little Bear from Monument Valley to New York. Their familiarity allows Tim to speak casually with Derek and joke about his drinking habits, while Derek considers Tim the only person he can entrust with the escort mission.↗↗