Post by Blood and Roses on Nov 30, 2009 2:27:12 GMT -5
Alister Conrad
Age: 30
Hair: Long, straight, black
Eyes: Icy blue
Height: 6'4"
Weight: 225 lbs
Build: Muscular
Attire: Black felt hat, crisp white shirt, finely tailored black cotton vest, black denim trousers, polished black boots.
Accessories:
Long Coat - Black, with foreign knot work embroidered in silver thread around the cuffs and down the sleeves, and a large triscallion across the back
Pocket Watch - Kept on a silver fob attached to his belt. Not simply a watch, though it does keep the time. There are two buttons along the edge of this device. Pushing one sets the watch to show the time remaining before sunup or sundown. The other brings the hour and minute hands into a line, like a compass, that points toward the nearest undead creature.
Gun Belts - two, brown leather, worn crossing in front and back to form an X across his lower abdomen and back
Redemption - an ornate cavalry saber, a relic of unknown power. Usually hidden away, because using it could attract divine, and demonic, attention
Deliverance - a custom 4 barrel pistol, with barrels arrayed in the shape of a cross.
Modified Shotgun - 10 guage single barrel, cut down to an overall length of 12 inches. Wielded as a single-hand weapon, worn at right hip
Rifle - Model 73 Winchester lever-action. Not something he normally carries with him, but has a habit of pulling it from under his coat at opportune moments
Spurs - Silver, they jingle as he walks, announcing his presence before ever he arrives
Badge - Proudly displayed on vest and coat
History: Little is known about the new Sheriff. A new arrival in the Gulch, having only arrived five or six weeks ago. Conrad blew in with the tumbleweeds one sunset, sniffing the wind and scanning the horizon. He claimed to be a swagman, come to town looking for work. A half-drunk bar patron laughingly offered that he take up the long-vacant office of Town Sheriff. The patron later recalled a strange look on the newcomer's face at the suggestion, as though he was at once pleased and horrified by the idea. The following morning, Conrad was at the town hall to apply for the post.
His first act as sheriff was to confront the power players that run the town. Completely disregarding the mortal town council, he strode into the brothel and demanded a meeting with the Madame. The meeting took place behind closed doors, and the details of the conversation are not public knowledge, but both left the meeting satisfied. Rumor has it that they struck a pact, stating that the sheriff would make no trouble for the Madame, or bring his office into her brothel, unless forced to. In return, he would police the town and its inhabitants, both living and not, to the best of his abilities. In short, they would each keep their business to themselves and their respective domains. At least, so the rumors go, which in themselves lead to further speculation. Why would the Madame cut a deal with this stranger, a Johnny Come Lately with no ties in the region, and no reputation to precede him?
Since that time, Conrad has made a point of introducing himself to every living resident of Deepdweller's Gulch, and a few of the not-so-living. He is amiable and easy-going, with a ready smile and a kind word for all. His hearty laugh is commonly heard as he visits shopkeepers and tradesman on his daily rounds. At night, he sometimes shares drinks at the saloon. Strangely, after a few drinks, he sometimes slips into a brogue from a far-off land, all rolling R's and harsh consonants. This doesn't typically last more than a few words before he catches it and corrects his speech patterns.
Most of the residents believe him to be slightly mad, or fatally foolish. Others avoid him outright. Conrad doesn't seem to mind, carrying out his duties as keeper of peace and defender of the people eagerly. When asked about his past, or his homeland, Conrad grows quiet, and his answers are irritatingly cryptic.
((Okay, character for DDG posted. If any of this doesn't jive with what's already established, someone PM me? Otherwise, I will introduce him into the thread soon!))