Brady

From Chronicles

Description

Lean and mean is one possible first impression, with a large helping of 'scruffy' on the side. This man is just on the tall and slender end of average, with a posture that is a mix of upright attitude and the slouch of casual confidence.

Dirty blond hair (in shade and, possibly, tidiness) is nearly shoulder length and mostly slicked to the rear. His coif is aided by a nearly everpresent hat, yet still some locks attempt to rebel and lie where they wish. Below the brim of the black Stetson, blue eyes a keenly vigilant regardless of any semblance of relaxation. These, and the hawkish nose between them, are the hard edges to a face that might otherwise be soft if not for the intentional growth of half-beard and stubble.

The hat is as much a part of the man as the hair it holds in place, and rarely leaves its position without cause. A silver band with matching 'acorns' accents the black felt, but the headgear is more than just a piece of military nostalgia from ages past. Through a suspicious, half-inch hole nearly centered above his eyes, the glossy black from some form of insert is visible behind the felt. A worn, brown Branaghan duster drapes over him from shoulders to pointed-toe boots, but most of his other clothing and accessories are still readily apparent. His white shirt has a simple collar, around which a puffed tie wraps before tucking into the emerald paisely vest above tan slacks. All is stylish to some eyes, yet functional, as well as light enough in color to shed the sun and not blatantly display the dust.

His belt is more function than fashion, and it has little to do with keep his trousers up. The tanned leather is a blend of old and new styling in pistol belts, as are the weapons holstered there. Automatic pistols rest upon either hip, rustic in calibre, but as much art as weapon, and their sleek, composite construction is reminiscent of designs that followed . His belt holds two magazines rearward of each holster, then reverts to an array of single loops, each of which holds a round. The conspicuous bulge in the rear of his longcoat suggests that not all upon the belt is displayed.

History and tradition are shed in favor of practical wisdom, as evidenced by yet another pair of pistols borne higher on his torso that are more or less apparent dependent on his movement or position. The shiny ceramic of two Wilks' pistols protrude, butt-forward, from a modern shoulder hoslter that is strapped over his vest. This man seems to like his handguns, and makes no conscious effort to conceal any of them.

WYSKA

A new face in town, whose face is often seen in such esteemed places as Sally Ann's and The Laughing Skeleton. His style of dress and speech strongly suggest he's not a local, but his specific origins aren't yet known.

Hooks

• If you're looking to gain or lose hardware of the killing kind (and the necessary paperwork), he might be able to help.

• Rumor has it he's not just a merchant of creative ways to put holes in things, he's also a client and knows how to use them.