J.B. 'Deacon' Strahan

James is gentlemanly, courteous, soft-spoken and graceful in manner; and earned the nickname “Deacon”, because of his good manners, not smoking or drinking, and of his ties to the Church years ago.... But it’s been said he is a strange character, a wolf in sheep’s clothing, whose skill in the use of the pistol was definite…. for he is slow to anger; but if threatened he can, and will, meet violence with violence. And when threatened, he becomes a relentless enemy, seeking out those who threatened him. This man-to-man approach, in challenges or disputes, earned him a reputation as a pistoleer, known to use his guns first, and ask questions later. a man whose quick-witted reaction to danger enabled him, to draw and fire his revolvers before the average man had time to think about it.

Deacon relishes in the finer things life has to offer… tailored suits, imported whiskey, and gourmet food.
❖ -- control
❖ -- a well-made pistol,
❖ -- hard bed and a soft discreet woman;
❖ -- strong whiskey;
❖ -- his double-barreled shotgun;
❖ -- a good poker table with lovely ladies to distract the players;

❖ -- Being accused of cheating;
❖ -- loud-mouthed players;
❖ -- arrogance;
❖ -- being told what to do;
❖ -- slandering the Bible or Church;
❖ -- pointing out his nickname
❖ -- his smoking and drinking to which he’d become accustomed;

❖ -- Spouse -- None

❖ -- Lovers -- fine whores

❖ -- Children -- None, he knows of…

❖ -- Jon Claridge;
❖ -- Mastersen Ruszo;

James, almost 37 years old, stands 6', weighing 205 lbs, with brown hair, and piercing blue eyes. Often impeccably dressed with a dark blue suit, highlighted with a white shirt and tie under with a blue and silver vest. A man who, if the money is worth it, lends his loyalty, and services, to the highest bidder. He is usually armed… with twin ivory-handled .44 caliber, 1851 Navy Colt with 6” barrels in reversed holsters and a large silver belt buckle… An expert shot and a quick draw made him one of the deadliest men alive…

❖ quick and accurate draw;
❖ cards- poker and faro;
❖ remorseless killing machine;

❖ -- Steady nerves;
❖ -- Patience;
❖ -- Unresponsive, emotionless personality;

❖ -- Adam Carrington;
❖ -- Bounty Hunters / Law Dogs;
❖ -- Marshal JT Wesley;