Colt

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Miscellaneous

Questionnaire

Public Relations: How Colt views various Freedom City characters

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Introduction

Give a two or three word description of yourself. (Describe your character's concept.)

Expert Gunslinger

Do you have any nicknames, street names, titles, or nom de plume?

Colt, Billy the Kid, Peacemaker, Quickshot, Trickfire, Rapidfire Renolds

What is your full birth name?

"Billy Renolds"

Where do you live?

"My home's in a 'nother 'verse. But now I live 'n Freedom City."

Why do you live there?

"Reckon I dun' really have a choice, now do I?"

What do you perceive as your greatest strength?

"Why, my sharpshootin' a 'course!"

What do you perceive as your greatest weakness?

"Prolly gotta be ma' soft spot fer the ladies."

Physical Traits

How old are you? (Chronological age as well as age category.)

"I'm 22."

What is your sex?

"Male o'course."

What is your race?

"Human, I 'spose. Does American count?"

How tall are you?

"5'11''. Six foot on a good day."

How much do you weigh?

"Bout 165, last I checked. Pounds o'course."

What is your general body type, frame, bone structure, and poise?

"I'm just yer reg'lar ol' guy. Nuthin' special here. Though I can straighten up an' put on that proud face when I wanna."

What is your skin colour?

"Tan."

What is your hair colour?

"Brown."

What is your hair style?

"No real style to speak of. I jus' kinna' let it do what it wants."

Do you have any facial hair?

"Sometimes, yes. If'n I forget to shave for a few days."

What is your eye colour?

"Brown, like my hair."

How attractive are you?

"Well, I reckon I ain't ugly."

What is your most distinguishing feature?

"Could be a lot o' things. Maybe my accent, maybe the way I dress. I certainly ain't from 'round these parts so I stand out a mite well."

Do you have any scars, tattoos, or birthmarks?

"Well I do have this scar on the back of my head from when I was little. There's a little patch there now where there ain't no hair growin'. I got a few tattoos as well. One's up here on ma left shoulder. 'I love mom', an' a heart. 'Nother's up here on ma chest. Picture a two revolvers, crossin'. Next one's on ma back 'cuz it needed more room. That one's of the rifles crossin'. The other's you'd have ta' see ta' believe."

What is your handedness (left/right/ambidextrous)?

"Right hand dominant."

Do you resemble some currently known person?

"Well, bein' as how ya got an alternate 'verse here, I reckon there's gotta be some feller that I look like. I jus' don't know who 'e is."

What kind of clothing do you wear?

"Mostly the type a' thing yall'd see in one a' them Old Western movies yall're so proud of."

Do you wear makeup?

"Nope. Never had no need fer the stuff"

What sort of vocal tone do you have?

"If'n ya can't figure it out already, 'fraid I can't help ya'."

History

Where is your homeland?

"Well, my world's called Earth too. It just ain't this'n."

Are you aware of its history?

"Well that's a silly question, now ain't it?"

Are you patriotic or a social outcast?

"I'm reckon I'm the exact opposite. Back home all sorts'a folks love me."

What are your opinions of home?

"I reckon I love it just like any ol' red-blooded American."

Where is your home town?

"Waco, Texas."

Are your real reasons for becoming an adventurer different from what you tell others?

"Naw, I'm just lookin' fer a thrill. That an' I got bored of shootin' planks o' wood."

Do you have any particularly high or low ability scores?

"I'm 'bout average, 'cept fer my dexterity."

How have these scores affected your life so far?

"'Well, I reckon it's why I'm so good at trick shootin'."

What about your race, growing up were you in the majority or a minority?

"Well, there's always the In'jin's an' all, but we were mostly a majority."

Did this impact your outlook in any way?

"Don't reckon so."

How do you feel about other races?

"They're all fine an' dandy. Long as they're not a better shot'n me."

Were there any traumatic experiences in your early years (death of a family member, abandonment, orphaned at an early age)?

"Well, I never knew ma' Pa. He was long gone 'afore I was born. Ma was always around though, so it didn't hurt me none much. Reckon I never knew no diff'rent."

Briefly describe a defining moment in your childhood and how it influenced your life.

"Well, y'see, that's a long story............... And that's how I held my first gun!"

What stupid things did you do when you were younger?

"Well, I was always fixin' fer a fight when I was a young'in'."

Which toys from your childhood have you kept?

"Well, I always kept all my 'Cowboys 'n In'jins' gear. But I reckon that's all lost now."

Why? What do they mean to you? If you didn't keep any, why not? What did you do to them all?

"Well, It just all reminds me of how much I've always liked guns."

Do you have any deep, dark secrets in the past that may come back to haunt you?

"Well, I left Ma behind back home. Right now I got no way ta' get back ta' her. That don't sit none to well wit' me, But I don't reckon there's anything that c'n be done 'bout that now."

Are you who you claim to be?

"Fastest gun in the 'verse? Yessiree!"

Do you have any sort of criminal record?

"None exceptin' some a' the trouble I get in huntin' bounties."

How do you view the heroes/legends of your country?

"We don't really have none. None 'cept the famous gunslingers from back in the day. But I reckon I'm better'n they all were."

Family

Who were your parents?

"Never knew ma Pa. But ma Ma's name was Annie."

Were you raised by them? If not, then why didn't they and who did raise you?

"Just ma Ma. Ma Pa skipped town 'fore I was even born."

What was their standing in the community?

"We weren't that well off. But we did all right with Ma tendin' tables. Up until I started shootin' that is. Then I started takin' care o' her.

Did your family stay in one area or move around a lot?

"We stayed put fer most parts. Unless Ma lost her job 'er somm'at."

How did you get along with their parents?

"Me an Ma had our share o' squabbles, but end o' the day. We're all square."

How would your parents describe you? Answer this in the voice of your mother, then in your father's.

"Ma thinks I'm just the greatest. I reckon Pa'd say I was a mistake, 'till he found out 'bout my shootin', that is."

Do you have any siblings? If so how many and what were their names? How did you get along with each of your siblings?

"Naw. Only child."

List all current knowledge of family locations, spouses, children, birth dates, schooling, and any important incidents that only you and they might remember.

"I reckon it don't really matter. That's all in a diff'rent verse, now."

Do you stay in touch with them or have you become estranged?

"Diff'rent 'verse!"

Do you love or hate one member of the family in particular?

"Ma Ma. Love ma old lady ta death."

Is any member of the family special to you in any way (perhaps, as a confidant, mentor, or arch-rival)?

"Once I started shootin', we drove 'round too much fer me ta get ta know any of 'em like that."

Are there any black (or white) sheep in the family (including you)?

"I reckon that'd be me. I'm good'n all. But I'm th'only one that ever did an'thin' diffrent."

If so, who are they and how did they "gain" the position?

"Well I made lotsa money form it."

Do you have a notorious or celebrated ancestor?

"No, don't reckon I do."

If so, what did this person do to become famous or infamous?

"Didn't I already say I was the Fastest Gun in the 'Verse?"

Do you try to live up to the reputation of your ancestor, try to live it down, or ignore it?

"I try to break ma own records ev'ry day."

Do you ever want to have a family of your own someday?

"I reckon that'd be real nice."

Would anything change your mind on this issue and if so, what?

"Women. If'n there's an'thing that c'n change yer mind 'bout an'thin' in this world, it'd be women. Just too darn bad I got a soft spot fer 'em."

What type of person would be your ideal mate?

"I reckon she'd be lovin' an' carin'. She'd have ta be willin' ta fend fer herself, though I reckon I wouldn't mind teachin her. She's cert'nly has ta be a beaut too."

Relationships

Do you have any close friends? If so, who and what are they like?

"Well I don't got many. Never had time fer makin' friends when yer on th' road."

What is the history of their relationship(s) with you?

"I'm thinkin' we don't really have none, now do we?"

Do you currently have a best friend whom you would protect with your reputation or your life?

N/A

If so, who are they and what caused you to feel so close to them? What would have to happen for you to end this relationship?

N/A

Do you have any bitter enemies?

N/A

If so, who are they, what are they like, and what is the history of their feud with you?

N/A

Have you defeated them before?

N/A

How might these enemies seek to discomfit you in the future?

N/A

Which person(s) or group(s) are you most loyal to?

"I reckon a man should be loyal to himself, unless he's fixin fer some disappointment."

Who is your most trusted ally?

N/A

Who do you trust, in general?

"Ladyfolk get the benefit of the doubt in my mind."

Who do you despise and why?

"I may not be a peaceful man, but I reckon I ain't a hateful one, neither. Least ways since there ain't nobody from this world crossed me yet."

Name seven things you hate in others.

"That list o' sins don't count, do it? Sloth an' all?"

Is your image consistent?

"You bet. An' I aim ta keep it that way."

Do you deliberately present yourself differently in different situations, and how?

"I reckon I do. Some things call fer diff'rent behavior. Right certain if'n there's a lady involved.

What would you die for?

"Seein's how this ain't ma world, ain't much in it I'd die fer jus' yet. Some things ain't lastin' though.

What is the worst thing someone has done to you?

"Bein' a bounty hunter's more'n a mite dangrous. I reckon I been beat stupid plenty o' times."

What is your general reaction to an attractive member of the opposite sex who lets you know they are available?

"Well, I reckon there ain't but one thing ta do if'n a lady comes callin' like that. If'n she's pretty 'nuff, man'd better give 'er what she's lookin fer."

How do you get along with others of the same adventuring class?

"Reckon I ain't lookin' to sound none too cliche, but this town ain't big 'nuff fer...Oh you get the idea."

Have you lost any loves?

"Oh there've been plenty, that's fer certain."

How did you handle the situation (short & long term)?

"Women come an' go. In the marnin', alls you gotta do is collect what's yers and ride away. Simple as that."

Who would miss you should you go missing?

"Not too friendly with nobody round these parts, yet. So's I reckon there won't be much missin' goin on rite yet."

How close are you to your adventuring companions?

"Ain't got none yet."

What do they not know about you?

"Great deal, I reckon."

Are you a member of any house, guild, organization, or church? What is your level of involvement?

"Well I don't claim no church, but there sure as shootin's gotta be somebody up in them clouds. Ain't got no use fer preachers, but I pray when I need.

Personality & Beliefs

Do you, or did you, have any role models?

"All them old guns c'n sure teach a guy some lessons, if'n he pays attention. There's a few men I done respect, that's fer certain."

Do you have any heroes or idols, either contemporary or from legend?

"Well, I been matched wit' Billy the Kid more'n my share o' times, I'm sure. So I reckon he'd be one o' them. Even if'n he WAS crazy."

Did you ever become disillusioned with former heroes or idols? If so, why and what were the circumstances?

"I never did like people makin' me out ta be The Kid. Leastways I didn't like it after I found out what he done. He was an outlaw, an' I ain't."

When did you decide to become an adventurer?

"Same day I got bored o' shootin' targets on a wall."

Why have you chosen to risk your life as a career?

"Well that'll be 'cuz its fun an' it keeps me honest. Fact that I got bored wit' competitions an' ev'ry tired ol' gun on Earth don't en'ner inta it."

What do you expect to get out of being an adventurer? What, if anything, would make you stop adventuring?

"There c'n be a load a money in this here business, if'n y'all 'er good 'nuff. I plan ter be at it till I'm old an' gray."

Do you have any dreams or ambitions? If not, why?

"That'd be ta jus' stay the best there is. I reckon if'n I c'n do that, I c'n happy."

What are your short term goals (what would you like to be doing within a year)?

"first things first I'll be lookin' ter set up a bounty huntin' business here. If'n there bounty's worth a'chasin' a'course."

What are your long term goals (what would you like to be doing twenty years from now)?

"Well, I sure as shootin'd like ta believe there'd be way fer me ta git back home. Like ta see ma Ma again if'n at all possible."

If these goals seem at odds with each other, or with your dreams, how do you reconcile the differences?

"One them things is fer now. One them's fer later. If'n they don' mix, then they don' mix. I'll take 'em one at a time."

Do you have any great rational or irrational fears or phobias? If so, what are the origins of, or reasons behind them?

"Haven't met nothin' I'm afraid of right yet. That's fer certain."

How do you react when this fear manifests itself?

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What are your attitudes regarding material wealth?

"Greenbacks are right nice, I reckon. Money is nice thing ta have. Reckon it'll get ya things that

Are you miserly with your share of the wealth, or do you spend it freely?

"Spendin' money is a fav'rit' passtime a' mine. Reckon that's why I ain't got none."

Do you see wealth as a mark of success, or just as a means to an end?

"In my line a work. If'n yer good, ya got money."

How do you generally treat others?

"I treat'em careful like. Never know what folks is capable of. I only respect 'em if'n they earn it, unless they're a lady, 'course."

Do you trust easily (perhaps too easily) or not?

"Don't trust a man if'n 'e earns it, I a'ways say. Least ways till 'e's outta shootin' range."

Are you introverted (shy and withdrawn) or extroverted (outgoing)?

"I c'n be quiet when I need ta be. Most times I do my share a talkin' an'na like."

Are you a humble soul or blusteringly proud?

"I know ma place, fer certain. 'Cept when shootin's involved. Tha's one place I reckon I'm the best."

What habits do you find most annoying in friends?

"I reckon bein' disrespectful's 'bout the worst habit a man c'n have."

What are your most annoying habits?

"Been smokin' lots lately. It's been gettin' expensive too..."

Is there any race, creed, alignment, religion, class, profession, political viewpoint, or the like against which you are strongly prejudiced, and why?

"Not that I c'n tell."

What is your favourite food?

"Reckon that'd have ta be a nice juicy steak."

What is your favourite drink?

"Whiskey on the rocks."

What is your favourite treat (desert)?

"Haven't much thought about it. I'm more the type of man that prefers real food rather than sweets."

Do you favour a particular cuisine?

"I'm not too particular 'bout what I eat, no."

Do you savor the tastes when eating or "wolf down" your food?

"Eatin' a meal slow's the only way ta enjoy it."

Do you like food mild or heavily spiced?

"Ain't no need ta be puttin' too much spice on food. Most times it has enough flavor as is."

Are there any specific foodstuffs that you find disgusting or refuse to eat?

"Never met a meal I didn't like."

What are your favourite colour(s)?

"Earth tones. Browns and greens and such."

Is there any colour that you dislike?

"Them bright neon colors tend ta hert ma eyes. I need ma eyes."

Do you have a favourite (or hated) song, type of music, or instrument?

"Always been partial to the sound of a harmonica."

If you have a favourite scent, what is it?

"Always liked the smell'a daises. Ain't sure why."

What is your favourite type of animal?

"'Spose any cowboy worth his salt's gotta say, 'horse'."

Are you allergic to any kinds of animals?

"Not that I c'n figure."

Is there anything that enrages you?

"Reckon when anyone disrespects a lady, it don't sit none to well with me."

Is there anything which embarrasses you?

"Well that scar on the back o' my head's none too attractive."

Do you enjoy "roughing it", or do you prefer your creature comforts?

"Been roughin' it most'a ma life. Be a bit o' if'n I didn't like it."

Do you have a patron deity?

"Don't reckon I do."

Are you devout or impious?

"Not a prayin' man meself."

Do you actively worship and proselytize or do you simply pay lip service?

"Neither really. Only pray once'n while if'n it seems appropriate."

What lengths would you go to defend your faith?

"Faith ain't really my thing. 'Less it were a ladies faith we're discussin'."

Was your faith influenced or molded by anyone special?

"Well Ma never really had no use fer preachers neither."

Do you belong to a dominant church, or an independent church, cult, or sect (and is the group accepted, frowned upon, or considered heretics)?

"Reckon they don't even have those back home."

Will you kill?

"Don't like to. But if'n its needed, its needed."

When did you decide (or learn) that you would?

"Bounty Huntin' is a dan'drous business. I reckon you gotta be ready fer an'thin'. Right certain if'n that's includin' pullin' the trigger."

When do you consider it okay to kill (under what circumstances)?

"I reckon I'd kill a man inna fair fight. Er if'n I think 'e's gonna start a fair fight, or if'n I'm gettin' paid, or if'n there's a lady involved..."

When do you consider it wrong to kill (under what circumstances)?

"A feller may be tough, but there's no way 'e should be killin' no ladyfolk. Just ain't right by me."

What would you do if someone else attempted to (or successfully did) kill under your "wrong" circumstances, what would be your reaction?

"Only got three words fer that: Hang'em High!"

What if it were your enemy?

"Well then, seems it'd be pretty pleasant watchin' him swing."

What if it were your friend?

"I'd kindly shoot him so's he didn't have ta dangle."

What if the opponent were not in control of their own actions (under duress, charmed, dominated, possessed)?

"Reckon that it ain't their fault then now is it?"

What would you do if something were stolen from you?

"Find it and take it back."

What would you do if you were badly insulted publicly?

"Only one way ta settle that. Duelin' at high noon."

What would you do if a good friend or relative were killed by means other than natural death?

"Reckon I'd hunt down the person what did it."

What is the one task you would absolutely refuse to do?

"Dressin' up like a lady ain't high on my list."

What do you consider to be the worst crime someone could commit and why?

"With what I seen durin' ma huntin, there's quite a bit o' the details you don't hear 'bout."

How do you feel about government (rulers) in general? Why do you feel that way?

"They're necessary ta keep the peace. Also them's what pays me when I bring in a bounty."

Do you support the current government of your homeland?

"'Course. I'm a man a the law after all."

If so, how far are you willing to go to defend the government? If not, do you actively oppose it?

"I bring in the criminals so's the sheriff c'n take over the thing he needs ta be doin'."

What form of government do you believe is the best (democracy, monarchy, anarchy, aristocratic rule, oligarchy, matriarchy) and why?

"Reckon the all have their place, but democracy's most fair."

Do you have any unusual habits or dominant personality traits that are evident to others?

"Well, reckon yall think ma talkin's funny."

If so, describe them and how you acquired them, as well as when they might be more noticeable and what causes them.

"Accents just natural where I'm from."

Do you have any unusual or nervous mannerisms, such as when talking, thinking, afraid, under stress, or when embarrassed?

"If'n I get spooked, I'm pretty quick ta go fer ma gun."

What is your most treasured possession?

"I got two. Jericho & Marlin."

If your life were to end in 24 hours, what 5 things would you do in those remaining hours?

"Spend all ma money, shoot ma guns, read a book, love a woman, and get some rest."

Career & Training

Where and how were you educated?

"Schooled at home by ma Ma."

Who trained you in your adventuring class(es)?

"Picked up my shootin' just by practicin' so much."

What was your relationship with your teacher(s)/mentor(s)?

"Distant, I 'spose. Never really learned from nobody."

Is this person or institution still in existence?

"Can't say. They're off in a different dimension after all."

Were you a prize student or did you just barely pass?

"Ain't nobody better'n me. You best not forget that."

Look at your skills. How did you acquire them (especially the unusual ones)?

"Practice makes perfect as they say. I pick somethin', I just keep doin' it till I get it right."

Have you ever done anything else for a living?

"Used ta showboat at tournaments an' the like. That got real borin, though."

How do you function in combat (maneuvers, weaknesses)?

"Keep my opponents guessin'. Ain't much I'm weak to or gotta avoid."

Have you ever received any awards or honours?

"Tons an' tons o' tournament trophys. I got rooms full back home."

Is there anything that you don't currently know how to do that you wish you could?

"If'n there's somethin' I can't do, I ain't found it yet."

Are you envious of others who can do such things in a good-natured way or are you sullen and morose about it?

"Special abilities are gifts. Ain't nothin' ta be bitter bouts."

Lifestyle & Hobbies

When not adventuring, what is your normal daily routine?

"I'm a simple man. I like sleepin'."

How do you feel and react when this routine is interrupted for some reason?

"Yall mean when I get woken up? Tired o'course."

What are your hobbies when you are not adventuring or training?

"Relaxin', playin' poker, spendin' time wit' the ladies. Things any ol' man does."

What do you do for relaxation? What things do you do for enjoyment? What interests do you have?

"Sometimes I just fly around on ma cycle when I need some time ta relax. I play poker fer enjoyment."

How do you normally dress when not in your adventuring gear?

"Simple shirt an' pants. Nothin' too fancy."

What do you normally wear in bed at home?

"Not much. Underclothes mostly."

What do you normally wear in bed while adventuring?

"If'n I have ta stay out the night, I usually don't change. Extra clothes just weigh me down."

Do you wear any identifiable jewelry?

"Don't reckon I do."

Where do you normally put your weapons, magic items, or other valuables when you are sleeping?

"Marlin stands by ma bed, and Jericho is under ma pillow."

What morning or evening routines do you normally have?

"Shavin' in the mornin'. Readin' at night."

Do these change when you are adventuring?

"Well, I bring my razor with me. But I ain't got no room fer books in ma pack."

Travel: how do you get around locally?

"Ma Stellar Cycle goes where I need it to."

Do you have a Last Will and Testament?

"I'm still a young man. Ain't got no need fer such. 'Sides, most a' my belongin's're back home, and I ain't got no plans fer dyin' just yet anyways."

Miscellaneous

What would you like to be remembered for after your death?

"Ma shootin, fer sure."

What kind of threat do you present to the public?

"Ain't no threat, unless its collateral."

If your features were to be destroyed beyond recognition, is there any other way of identifying your body?

"Don't suppose there would be. Unless ma guns survived."

As a player, if you could, what advice would you give your character? Speak as if he/she were sitting right here in front of you. Use proper tone so they might heed your advice...

"Keep up the good work, and don't gamble so much. Find yourself a nice girl and settle down. You might be here for a while.......partner."

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September 3rd, 2009

Colt walked into the bank briskly. And for some reason all the customers began to move away from him. It was almost like they were afraid of a man that walked into a bank visibly strapped with guns. "Yall got nothing ta worry about! I'm just here ta make a.." Someone screamed. "Deposit!"

The security guard walked up to him, "Sir, I am going to have to ask you to leave."

"Now hold on just a moment." Colt unfastened his gun belt, as well as the strap that held Marlin on his back. He handed them to the security guard. "I reckon I ain't here ta make trouble. Just lookin ta open an account..."

Folks in this world sure are paranoid. You'd think nona them'd seen a cowboy before.

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A few hours later, Colt left the bank, having deposited all of the money from his world in a safety deposit box. It wouldn't do him any good here...

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A new group of heroes, it said. Just what this city needs, it said. Just what you're looking for. Colt mused as he screamed across town on his Stellar Cycle. The places where traffic impeded his movement he simply lifted off the ground and flew through the air above the other citizens of Freedom City.

Reckon I'll see where this wild ride takes me...

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Inspired by Grimalkin

People Colt Likes

Grimalkin

Jack of all Blades

Dr. Archeville

Phantom

Atlas

Fulcrum

People Colt Dislikes Personally :evil:

Gillman (Read: Newman...)

People Colt Dislikes By Reputation :x

Omega

Bowman and Arrowhawk (Healty Competition)

People Colt is Not Sure About :?

Avenger

Wesley

Ace Danger

Divine

Scarab

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"Damn it!" Colt slammed his head down on the keyboard in the Underground. "Reckon s'like th' yella bellied dog dropped offa the face'a th'earth'er somthin'!"

Colt had been using all of his spare time to scour the city for Angel Eyes. When he had turned up nothing in the city, he had been expanding the search geographically ever since. Whenever the sensors weren't being used to detect crimes in the city, he'd been commandeering them for his own searches. It was getting to the point where he could feel obsession setting in.

"All this technology ain't doin' squat! I'll be th'son'va cow pie if'n I'm'a gonna let'em git away." With renewed vigor, Colt began typing away at the keyboard once more.