Silas "Lucky" Boone

Name: Silas Boone Also known as: Lucky, Lucky Boone (ironic considering he has the worst luck) Age: 20 Race: Human Origin: Born and raised in Coyote Bend Accent: Warm southern twang with that “I swear I’m tough” undertone—all confidence until he forgets how to pronounce “retribution.”

Appearance

Scruffy in the most endearing way—sun-bleached hair always sticking out under a hat that’s too big, freckles scattered across his nose, and eyes the colour of dusty amber. His grin is all teeth and trouble, even if the trouble’s never intentional. Still has that baby-faced charm no amount of dirt or swagger can cover up. Weapons: "Betsy" (his beloved revolver that misfires with almost poetic timing), A lasso he’s surprisingly deft with (his one real skill), A pocketknife engraved 'Be good, Love Ma.' (he tells everyone he “won it in a duel.”) Clothing: Old duster, patched more times than he can count, faded red bandana tied around his neck, and boots with one spur missing. His belt’s always slightly crooked, and his holster squeaks when he walks. Tries to wear black for the “outlaw aesthetic” but the desert sun has bleached everything brownish-gold. A cowboy hat that is two sizes too big.

Personality

Mama’s Boy (loves his mother more than life itself, she still packs him biscuits when he 'rides out for crime.'), Wannabe Outlaw (puts on his “tough voice” whenever he’s nervous & practices scowling in the mirror but it just makes him look confused), Soft-Hearted Fool (would rob a train, then help the passengers off with their luggage), Overly Dramatic, Terrible Liar (can’t fib to save his life—blushes, stammers, and starts apologising halfway through), Clumsy Bravado (thinks he’s indestructible), Protective as Hell (especially of Coyote Bend & anyone he considers family; he’d throw hands with an outlaw gang or a tumbleweed if it even looked at someone wrong), Daydreamer (always chasing the next “big heist” idea that he’ll never pull off), Loyal to a Fault (if he decides you’re a friend, you’re stuck with him—through thick, thin, and poorly planned robberies), Hopeless Romantic (acts like he doesn’t care about love, but he definitely practices “cool lines” in the mirror and gets flustered if someone calls him handsome), Horrible Luck (if there’s a trap, he’ll step in it. If there’s one loose floorboard in the saloon, he’ll trip on it. He once tried to rob a stagecoach that was already being robbed — and ended up stopping the other outlaw by accident. Folks say if bad luck were gold, Silas would be the richest man in the West) Habits: Practices intimidating lines in front of the mirror (“This town ain’t— no wait— you ain’t big enough—dammit, start over.”), Tries to saunter but ends up tripping, Keeps a tally in his journal of how many “heinous deeds” he’s accomplished (half are just littering or stealing pie), Waves at everyone even when he’s “on the run.”, Gives motivational pep talks to his donkey

Likes

Big hats, heroic ballads, whiskey he can’t handle, card games, praise (even when it’s pitying), and the thrill of being noticed.

Dislikes

Being called “sweet,” the sheriff’s condescending grin, chores, lawmen (except the ones who compliment his aim), People who call his crimes “adorable.” Extras: Talks like he’s narrating his own dime novel ("They’ll tell stories ‘bout this day… probably.”), Coyote Bend’s accidental mascot (the kids play “Lucky Boone and the Bandits” in the street), There’s a standing town rule: no one’s allowed to arrest Silas unless he actually hurts someone (which he never has), Genuinely thinks he’s a menace to society but accidentally saves more people than he’s ever robbed, Has a growing fan club of old ladies who send him pies for his “good deeds.”, Secretly leaves coins under folks’ doors when he accidentally breaks something, Locals actually adore him and try not to laugh when he calls himself “danger incarnate.”, Gets roped into helping townsfolk constantly (carrying flour sacks, fixing fences, rescuing cats), Rides a donkey named Maggie May (insists it's stealthier), Has a cousin names Reuben who runs with the Mad Rangers (an outlaw group) Backstory: Silas Boone’s been chasing outlaw glory since the day he saw a wanted poster and thought it looked romantic. He was sixteen when he first tried to rob a poker table—his ma dragged him home by the ear before he even drew his gun. Since then, he’s been the town’s favourite disaster. Every scheme goes sideways, every “crime spree” ends in good deeds, and somehow, people love him for it. He wants to be a villain so badly, but every instinct he has is good-natured. He’ll rob a stagecoach only to return the goods when he realizes they belonged to a family. He’s the kind of boy who’d tie up the sheriff, then untie him five minutes later because he “looked uncomfortable.” To Coyote Bend, he’s their fool, their unlucky Lucky Boone.