Basics
Name: Jason Mercer
Nickname/title: The Showman
Gender: Male
Age: 45
Build/physicality: An adept but ageing rough rider
Appearance:
Background:
Psychological status: A little morose over the death of his Aunt, though there is some frustration over being burdened with having to be the one that finishes her affairs.
Quirks, ticks, conditions, sensitivities to the paranormal: Likes to collect Indian trinkets like dream-catchers. Knows a few ghost stories
Magical potential (Y/N): Very little, if any.
Personality: Crusty, but likes to perform. Not one to hold prejudices or grudges. Feels awkward whenever speaking to a Great War veteran.
Hometown: Abilene, Kansas
Education: The Three R's: Reading, Writing, And Arithmetic. Also knows how to read a contract.
Occupation: Ranch hand in his younger years, paralegal clerk in his early 20's. Currently part of the "Devil Dog Wild West Show".
Achievements: Billed as "Hawkeye Mercer" for his shooting abilities.
Sexuality: Heterosexual
Religion/philosophy: Lutheran
Marital status: Single
Family status: Elderly parents Gerald and Annie, Older brothers Frank and Quieten, Younger Brother Samuel
Biographical write-up:
Jason was born on a ranch near Abilene, Kansas. The third of four brothers, Jason was neither the baby of the family nor expected to carry on the family business. He was only expected to help handle the cattle on the ranch until he moved out. One of his first paying jobs was helping arrange for the sale of cattle coming up the Chisholm Trail and and shipping them back East. This job bored him greatly.
When he learned of a Wild West show heading back East, and more importantly the pay the show offered, he signed on at the first opportunity he could get. He started out by playing minor parts and as a general stage hand, but he studied the tricks of the other performers and became an act in himself at the age of 25. He was known for being able to shoot the pips out of a playing card while riding on horseback. In this capacity he could emulate the heroes of the dime novels that filled his childhood. The show Jason was with toured throughout the East, and managed to gain some acclaim. They even did a few shows for soldiers in Europe during the Great War.
After the war the show continued to tour up and down the East coast. Jason was surprised to receive a letter from his Aunt Gale Yearling's lawyer, Mr. Downey, containing news of her passing. Being geographically the closest family member to Arkham at the time, Jason managed to make it to town a few weeks ahead of the rest of his family. This has, by default, left him in charge of wrapping up his late Aunt's affairs before the rest of the family shows up for the reading of the will.
Miscellaneous information
Combative belongings: Engraved Winchester Rifle, Engraved Colt Peacemaker and Holster. Bullets for both. Buck Knife.
Noncombative belongings: Trunk with his belongings, riding boots, bowler hat, pocket watch, reading glasses with case, cigarette case, lighter.
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Theme song (optional):
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