Ned Bournes - manager/locksmith
Description: Bournes is of medium height with an an athletic build. He is caucasian and looks to be in his mid-thirties. A good looking man - he has sandy blond hair worn long, blue eyes and deeply tanned skin. He keeps himself well-groomed and is always clean shaven. Charming and very friendly, Bournes speaks with an easy and slow Southern drawl. He wears "western-style" clothing, boots and hat that are all worn but obviously well cared for. He typically also wear spurs on his boots (he likes the way they sound) and walks with a slight limp (Veteran). Bournes wears his pistol in a custom cross-draw rig and likes to practice his quick draw (right handed). He always has a Western paperback carried somewhere on his person or is obviously reading one. It's well known around the ville that he likes old Western novels and that he is always on the lookout for more. He enjoys hearing and telling (though not very well) stories about the gunfighters of the Old West, and can often be found talking with the Old man about them. He is basically an honest guy, and treats his customers and guests with candor and respect. He is generally respected by the populace, pays taxes to the ville and is one of the Sheriff's advisors on the Ville Council. Bournes was one of The Old Man's traveling companions before coming to Dango.
Corporeal: D: 3d10 N: 3d6 S: 4d6 Q: 2d10 V: 1d8
filchin': 2, shootin' pistol: 5, shootin' rifle: 3, horse ridin': 3, fightin' brawlin' 3, speedload pistol/rifle: 2
sneak: 2, quickdraw pistol: 4
Mental: C: 2d10 K: 2d10 M: 2d12, S: 3d10, Sp: 4d6
scrutinize: 3, search: 3, trade locksmith: 6, animal handlin': 3, overawe: 3, persuasion: 4, gamblin': 3
scroungin': 3
Edges: The Voice (soothing)(1), Purty(1), Keen(3), Light Sleeper(1), Veteran(0)
Hinderances: Habit - often ignores people while having his nose in a book(1)
Wind: 14 Pace: 10 (8)
Gear: boots, Ruger RedHawk, custom holster, 12 rounds of .38 ammo, 6 rounds of .357 (.38 loaded),
a black mare ("Beaullah") - with gear, stabled behind the Busted Nut.