"Only when the scum is burned away, will this world shine."
Nickname: The Purifier, Half-Faced Murdock, Heaven's Demon, The Angel of Massacre, The Flame of Gid, Eldy
Height: 6' 2"
Weight: 175 lbs.
Sexuality: Heterosexual
Role: Lead-Scarlett
Eye Color: Red
Hair Color: Red
Skin Tone: Somewhat Pale
Age: 30
Distinguished Markings: Half of his face is covered by a mask
Habits:
Smokes Cigarettes, cigarillos, cigars constantly, Often drinks red wine, running his hands through his hair when he's trying to retain his composure
Strengths:
Excellent Tactical and Military leader, Impeccable Gunman and Hand to hand Combatant, Always seems to be in control of a situation, Unyielding tenacity
Flaws:
A bit of a Zealot, Can take things too far, such as setting someone on fire for committing robbery, doesn't suffer fools, Is in love with his prey
Likes:
Setting the wicked on fire "Purifying them", A good glass of red wine, fine smoking tobaccos, everything neat and proper, The Law (Secretly Jane Spuckler)
Dislikes:
Jane Spuckler(It is agony to know they can never be together, though no one knows this), Criminals of any kind, Fools, Arrogance, Lofty ideals such as Love
Weaknesses:
(Jane Spuckler, though maybe not for long) His constant need to Purify the world of the unclean, the unwanted and the impure. His.......condition
Elder Murdock appeared 5 years ago on the banks of a port town called Hartula, but was more commonly referred to by its occupants as "Thieves Den". He had set the entire town on fire was found simply standing on the beach, staring at the fire with a small satisfied grin on his face. He seems o have been with Scarlett ever since.
A lot of people speculate why he wears the half-mask. Some believe that he was horribly burned by criminals, and burns others as retribution. Others claim it was blown off by cannon fire from a pirate vessel and survived through sheer willpower at the thought of killing pirates. Some of the more superstitious believe that it hides the mark of the Devil, who he made a contract with to deliver wicked souls for him to feast upon. Some more educated people say he wears in order for rumors to circulate about him, thus adding to the already frightening reputation that surrounds him. All we know is that he will not say nor talk about his mask or even register that he even wears one.
In more recent history, up until recently, Elder has been the second in-command, or the Ace of Scarlett behind command of the old Leader. A vile and lecherous man named Able Sutler. Twas he who offered Jane Spuckler amnesty if she became his concubine. The offer disturbed and repulsed Elder to every fiber of his being, but not for obvious reasons. After Jane's escape, Able shouted for the Scarlett's to go after her, but Elder belayed the order. Seeing as it was Elder who led every real field mission and it was Elder who continued to train and test the men each day and it was Elder who had dined and drank with them, it was Elder who they listened to. Able was just around to take the credit. A Nobleman playing at Soldier. Sure he was world champion sword fighter, but in tournaments, not combat. Elder Raised his gun to Able's head, stated that he just committed a very serious crime of bribery, aiding in the escape of a wanted fugitive, but more importantly, Treason. For defying and spitting upon the Scarlett name. Elder executed him.
Though in truth, the reason Elder killed Able was because HE loved Jane. She was nothing more than a beautiful woman to Able, but to Elder, she was so much more. It seems odd seeing as Jane and Elder had never truly had much of a conversation that would instill such feelings in the man. It is a mystery, and only one member of Scarlett knows his secrets, the new second in command. For this fact, he has decided to purify her. For if he took her as his own, he would betray what he lived and killed for. But, can he really go through with it? Or will he fall from grace?
Elder is a man of many faces, well many for a man with half a face. Elder's demeanor depends on who he is speaking to and why. When speaking to a fellow Scarlett, he is often soft spoken with a slight smile on his face. He speaks calmly and respectfully, yet still in a sort of threatening manner. As if this stuffed shirt gentleman hides a true demon underneath. Ever polite, but always reminding you who is in charge.
When speaking to a criminal or a populace, he plays the zealot. Ever speaking about how the Law is his divine guidance and that the Criminals are his Heretics. He speaks some what dramatically with grand gestures and a loud voice he commands his audiences and sways them with fear and his very presence. Speaking of his presence, there is something odd about it. When he is near, you can always tell. All the hairs on your neck stand up straight and the air seems to thin. As if getting colder and harder to breathe. As if you had just climbed to the top of a shear cliff-face.
When in combat, usually towards the end, you see the Demon. His smile is wide and mad, his eyes even madder. The blood, the death, the flames, it is all what he is and what he loves. He burns the wicked, and he loves every screaming moment of it. You know he takes pleasure in the death of his targets, his victims, his heretics.
Though, there is a side no one has seen long. A weak side, a humble side. Few have seen it and lived. But, more on that later...
Other:
-He wields a massive high-power 7-barrel pistol that can puncture steel. He calls it Abbadon. He uses to carry out the sentence of his judgments. He is so skilled with it, that he will use it to parry swordsmans blades with it and has even been known to kill people with it by simply clubbing them to death.
-Password: Winter Green