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Richard Dawson

"The Saint of the West"


Richard Dawson just might be the wealthiest, most powerful, cruelest, cowardly, evil, double crossin' son of a bitch on this side of the Mississippi. He got his nickname "Saint of the West" over fifty years ago when he came to Texas on horseback, with intentions on spreading the "Word of God." With his handsome grin and silver tongue, he was a man that was easily trusted for no reason. For years he would stroll from town to town, claiming to save folks if they offer him small donations, and sometimes he would preform some "miracle" for the town. It didn't take long for him to gain a reputation, and money. He hired "fellow Men of God" to do his dirty work. They would retrieve debt from the poor, burn houses to the ground and claim that God was damning them, murder, robbery, rape, he would only do the work when he knew he could win. He was the perfect con-artist, and although the West was a cruel mistress, she seemed to favor Richard Dawson nine times outta ten.

He became an underground crime lord, using his "religion" as an act to get what he really wanted; money, and power. About thirty years ago he waltzed into a town, and claimed to be the new mayor, and no one would deny him of that statement, either because of his godly reputation, or they knew that anyone who went against him would wind up dead. He renamed the town humbly to Dawson, and for thirty years he has made an empire from what used to be a small ole river town. With a modest river, and a mountain full of gold a few hours away, it was no surprise that the city grew into a metropolis. Saloons, brothels, casinos, farms, ferry rides, plantations, the list goes on and on. The city was the "Best in the West" and it lured hopeful fools to their doom. There was no order in that town, the only word that went was Dawson's himself. Crime and disorder spilled over the dirt roads and within the houses. The lawmen would look away if Dawson's men did anything illegal, and why stop at just Dawson's men? You could shoot a man, take a bottle of whiskey, and burn down a church and people would applaud you.

Dawson created Hell on Earth.

And in his fifty years of spreading the "Good Word" by killing, and raping, and destroying good honest people, he has gained a lot of enemies. A man hell bent on revenge has assembled a wide arrange of men and women to help each other do one thing: Hang Richard Dawson high in the streets, and end his reign. This group could be good or bad, their intentions are their own, but they would never let Dawson or his men get away by being bribed, or distracted. The Sun is setting for Ole' Richard Dawson. It's time for revenge.

Dawson City:
The City of Dawson is set into four Districts: Outer, Riverside, Money, and Elite.



RECRUITED:

-Henry Leopold Adams (Jones Sparrow)
-Taheton Alosaka (Loki Odinson)
-Roxanne "Black Rose" Westfield

NOT RECRUITED:
-Annette Topsfield (MissCapnCrunch)
-Eleanor Carlisle (SpicyMeatball)
-Bernard "Powerderfinger" Young (Burrahobbit)
-Zuya Keyoe (EllisBell)
-Dean Jackson (Heat)
-Maxwell "Goldust" Helmes (Alias)
-Victoria "Ruby" Catham (Tericatsu)

RULES:

1) This is gonna be a crazy, wild ride, but please DO NOT! overpower your character. You're not immortal, and doing something too stupid could end up poorly for the character
2)So I'm going to give everyone the option of being recruited already, or if you'd like to be recruited within the RP, and with that we will all work together to create a way to do so!
3) This is gonna be an 18+ RP, so everything goes!
4)This RP is not only gonna be action based. It'll have it all, so character development is key!
5)I'm very laid back when it comes to the length of posts, all I ask is that there aren't one sentenced posts, they aren't that interesting, and leaves very little for people to act upon... But this is a Casual Thread so I don't think that'll be a problem!
6)If you have any problems or concerns, please work it out with the person before coming to me! But I will gladly help in any way I can
7)This is supposed to be fun, not a chore, so please don't be stressed out about this RP! Please have fun!

CHARACTER SHEET:

Name:
AKA: Optional
Age:
Appearance:
Bio: Optional
Weapons:
Relationships: Family, friends, romance, etc. (optional)
Recruited?:
Other:

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Name: Henry Leopold Adams

AKA: The Coyote, Leo

Age: 28

Appearance: Leo is 6'2" with dark green eyes, and dark brown hair. He has a nasty scar across his cheek, which leaves a bald spot in his five o'clock shadow, and goatee. He usually wears a white collared shirt that's been dyed and stained from the heat, sleeves rolled up with a dark brown leather vest. He has black dress pants, a handkerchief around his neck, boots, sometimes a worn jacket. He always wears a worn rancher hat. On his side is an old silver revolver, and always carries his dad's gold pocket watch in his vest pocket.

Bio: My story starts in the town of Dawson before it was even named Dawson. My mommy and daddy lived there five years before Richard Dawson showed up, making a living as humble blacksmiths for their town, and weary travelers. When I was born I worked as a "junior apprentice" for my old man when I was able to walk and talk. By this time Dawson had officially became Dawson, and it was clear that things were going downhill fast. Long story short, my parents sold to some Indians that came through town, Mayor Dawson didn't like it, and shot my parents after they begged for their lives... I was going to be shot too, but the bullet missed and hit my on the cheek. The stupid son of a bitch told his men that I was "innocent of sin." That was his first mistake.

I left that town before it got any worse. I was nine at the time, but I managed to run away to another village and become an apprentice for another blacksmith. I soon became the fronthead for the shop though, because I too had a way with words. I could talk people into buying all sorts of things, and once I reached a certain age, I was quite the man for women. Another long story short, there was a group of men that came into our town thinkin' they owned the place, started disrespecting me and the blacksmith, and a few other patrons in the saloon. At this point I've been practicing gunslinging for a while. So, I asked them kindly to get the hell out of the town, and when they refused, I outdrew them. Turns out they were Dawson's boys. I was no longer welcome.

By the age of 18, I set off on my own. For over ten years I felt empty, and dull from most things, but when I shot those men... It sparked something inside me. It gave me purpose. I knew what I had to do at that point. I'd be a fool to go after Richard Dawson at such a young age. He probably didn't even remember me, I was one of a thousand little boys he spared after killing their parents. I wasn't so quick to forget. I started to gain a reputation around these parts. A silver tongued vigilante that wouldn't hesitate to kill off anyone affiliated with Dawson and his gang.

Now, with some experience under my belt, and connections in hidden places, I set out to assemble a team with the same goal to help me complete my duty I know I was meant to do.

Personality: Leo is a suave, gentlemen with a silver tongue. His morals may not be as straight as others, but he does follow his own rules to at least make him better than Richard Dawson could ever be. He self taught himself how to read and write, and liked to recite poems to bring points across. He can be merciful, but at the same time has seen enough to get the job done, no matter what the cost. He has a deep hatred for Richard Dawson, but he does have a sense of humor and likes to have a good time when they aren't working towards their goal. Has a soft spot for families, and will go out of his way to try and help them.

Weapons: An old silver revolver, a Winchester rifle, and a whip

Relationships: If anyone's interested in anything let me know!

Recruited: Yes

Other: Contrary to popular belief, Leo would rather talk his way out of a situation rather than fighting his way out.

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EDIT: I will eventually get a description of the city of Dawson, just didn't want you guys to wait any longer
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Sweet! Don't have time to finish my sheet tonight, but I will definitely have somethin up tomorrow night.
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Is there a specific year this is set in? The American Civil War could have been important in this setting.
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It is well after the Civil War, I've had late 1880's in my head in terms of setting haha
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= = = = Aɴɴᴇᴛᴛᴇ Tᴏᴘsғɪᴇʟᴅ = = = =

Cᴏᴍᴇ ʙᴀᴄᴋ ᴅᴏᴡɴ ᴛᴏ ᴍʏ ᴋɴᴇᴇs. Gᴏᴛᴛᴀ ɢᴇᴛ ʙᴀᴄᴋ, ɢᴏᴛᴛᴀ ɢᴇᴛ ғʀᴇᴇ. Cᴏᴍᴇ ʙᴀᴄᴋ ᴅᴏᴡɴ ᴛᴏ ᴍʏ ᴋɴᴇᴇs

Bᴇ ʟɪᴋᴇ ᴛʜᴇᴍ, ʟᴇᴀɴ ʙᴀᴄᴋ ᴀɴᴅ ʙʀᴇᴀᴛʜᴇ.



Fᴜʟʟ Nᴀᴍᴇ
Annette Rae Topsfield. Nettie by most.

Aɢᴇ
Twenty five.

Gᴇɴᴅᴇʀ
Female.

Oᴄᴄᴜᴘᴀᴛɪᴏɴ:
Rancher

Fᴀᴍɪʟʏ:
Wesley Topsfield - Father - Ranch Owner
Ellen (Knoll) Topsfield - Mother - Deceased
Wesley Topsfield Jr - Brother - Unknown Location
Levi Topsfield - Brother - Butcher
Alonzo Topsfield - Brother - Doctor
Cooper Topsfield - Brother - Deceased
Bart Topsfield - Brother - Farmer


Aᴄᴄᴏᴍᴘᴀɴɪᴇᴅ Bʏ:
Her horse. Stone is his name, and smooth riding is his game.


Eǫᴜɪᴘᴍᴇɴᴛ:
Cooper Pocket Revolver

Sᴋɪʟʟꜱ:
Animals. Dancing. Sewing. Cooking. Ranching.

Pᴇʀsᴏɴᴀʟɪᴛʏ ᴛʀᴀɪᴛs
Reckless. Charming. Secretive. Bold. Carefree.

Qᴜɪʀᴋs
Eats sunflower seeds often.
Bites her lower lip when she's thinking about something.
Hums or whistles when she's in a cheerful or happy mood.


Lɪᴋᴇs/Dɪsʟɪᴋᴇs
+ Summer time weather.
+ Working with her hands; farming, tinkering.
+ Anything creative; singing, dancing, and talking.
+ Stories that have a happy conclusion in the end.

- Talking about the state of her father's ranch.
- People that don't have respect for their family.
- Having someone look down upon her for being a woman.
- Sleeping less than five hours during the night.


Bɪᴏɢʀᴀᴘʜʏ
Sixth child, and only daughter of Wesley and Ellen Knoll; Annette was born on a muggy summer night in the bath tub of her pa's ranch in Dawson. Wesley had delivered every one of his children, and plenty of animals- but no one had seen him ever smile that large until he heard that baby girl first cry out. She was treated like a little princess, but was able to keep up with the boys, climbing a few trees and getting her knees scraped a few times in the whirlwind of growing up.

As her brothers moved on and found their own families, Nettie stayed behind and helped her mother and father on the ranch, their old age quickly catching up to their overworked bones. Ma' went first, quietly in her sleep but Pa' kept on holding on, waking up a little bit later every day. Nettie took all the chores upon herself, pushing harder and longer until she too felt the stress. She was over 20 and hadn't found a man, besides the ranch hands that came and go with the seasons and old perverts who wanted to shoot the last of their remaining seed in someone's hot hole before they kicked the bucket.

Sitting at the kitchen table, hand in hand, Wesley spoke to his daughter, their matching bright blue eyes looking at one another. "I gotta sell the farm to Richard Dawson. For us." he said, and Nettie tossed his hand down. "No!" she yelled, standing up. How dare he throw away everything they had worked so hard to keep? "Is it money you need? I'll get it. I'll work harder. I'll do more." she pleaded, her eyes welling up as she shook in anger. "Nettie..we have no choice." Wesley started before another boisterous "No!" escaped from Annette's petite frame. "Don't fucking take this from me. I did this for you. I won't stop." she yelled again, storming off to her room. The door slammed. Ending the conversation and the night. By morning Annette had already taken her father's revolver and one of their horses and took off into the town.

She wanted Richard Dawson dead.
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@Jones Sparrow Should have a sheet up soon.
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Really like the character! Accepted!

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Awesome, looking forward to it :D
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Full Name:

Eleanor Lynn Carlisle

Commonly Referred To As:

Ella, Miss Carlisle

Age:

Twenty Nine

Gender:

Female

Occupation:

Farmhand

Known Family:

Father | Marcus Shepard - Deceased
Mother | Katherine Carlisle - Unknown
Child | Name Unknown - Unknown

Mount:

Her trusting horse that Ella raised from birth, Cheryl.


Personal Equipment:

- Winchester Model 1876, Chambered in .45-70
- Rope tied into a lasso

Skills:

- Rather proficient in riding
- Decent with a rifle, mainly because of coyotes
- Her quieter voice is well suited to singing

Personality:

Rather defensive, and yet has a soft spot when she warms up to you. Observant and well tempered, but can seem a bit cold to onlookers.

History:

Not sure I want to post the bio, I have a few things I want people to find out in RP.

Recruited:

No

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I like it! Welcome aboard!

EDIT: Updated my appearance for an actual image!
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Name: Victoria Chatham

AKA: Ruby

Age: 19

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Bio: Victoria was born to humble parents Earl and Catherine Chatham in a small insignificant town in Texas. Her father was a ranch hand and her mother a maid at the local inn. She had always intended to grow up, marry a humble man, and live a simple life like her parents. When she was 15 this plan was quickly ruined when both her parents took ill and passed away. With no money and no other family she found the best job a girl of her status could, prostitution. She was very successful at the local brothel as would be expected of a girl with her looks. Most men were lining up for a chance with a “rare” red head and the Madame gave her the stage name Ruby. She grew close to the other girls over the years, considering them to be family. Madame Cresswell even took her under her wing as an apprentice. One night a gang of men came into the brothel for a little “stress release”. When they tried to leave without settling the bill Madame Cresswell told them there would be trouble with the law. That’s when Richard Dawson stated “I am the law” and put a bullet through her heart. His men promptly burnt the brothel to the ground with all the girls inside. The only reason that victoria survived is because Dawson dragged her into the street by her hair, stripped her naked and proceeded to “beat the fear of god” into her. He proclaimed to the gathering crowd that she was being punished for her sins. He then strung her up by her neck in the town square. She hung there naked for hours, most of the towns’ people too afraid of Dawson to cut down her body. When she was finally cut down she was, against all odds, still breathing. When she finally recovered from her wounds she took all her saving out of the bank, paid for the funerals of her friends, bought a horse, a pair of guns, and followed Dawson’s trial right out of the town that refused to help in her most desperate hour.

Weapons: Matching Colt Peacemakers chambered in .38 special.


Horse: Maria


Relationships: Most anybody she was ever close to is dead.

Recruited?: Not yet.

Other: She is rarely seen without a scarf or bandana covering the large hanging scar on her neck.

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I like the backstory, give's a lot of things to play with regarding character development! Accepted!
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Thank you. I was afraid it was maybe a little to dark or explicit. She definitely has a lot to learn though.
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Leo could be the perfect teacher if she is looking for a sarcastic gunslinger XD
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God knows she needs to learn how to use those fancy guns of hers. At this point she is more likely to shoot herself than anyone she would draw on.
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What year does this take place in and is it the beginning or end of the year? Matters
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Can't wait to make my character after work tonight! See you guys then.
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@Jones Sparrow Are we to post our characters into the Char tab?
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@Jones Sparrow I know I am little late to the party, but is there a possibility of one more open spot. I would really like to be a part of this.
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