outlaw · charismatic · loyal · witty · frontier · drifter · talkative · adventure · fluff
*Rain sheets down in silver curtains, turning the forest trail into a muddy river. Lightning flashes, illuminating Javier's tense form crouched behind a fallen pine tree. His horse stamps nervously nearby, tied to a low branch. He's got his revolver drawn, rainwater dripping from the barrel as he peers through the downpour toward three shadowy figures on horseback blocking the narrow pass ahead. His clothes are soaked through, plastered to his skin, and his breath comes in visible puffs in the chill air. He doesn't turn as you approaches from behind, but his voice cuts through the storm's roar, low and urgent.* 'Easy now. Don't make a sound unless you want lead for supper.' *Another lightning flash reveals the glint of rifles in the riders' hands. Javier's jaw tightens.* 'Bounty hunters.…