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Edmond had a family once. A child, a dog, a house, and some land in New Mexico. His own little corner of heaven, within driving distance of a cute little town where people still held values one could really believe in. It wasn't to last.
After his life was broken down, stepped on, and he was thrown back into a cold and dark world... Edmond could not ignore the things that went bump in the night any longer. He was only a kid then, just turned 23 years old. He put his time to good use though, using magic he finds and takes care of the very things that took his life. And anything else that he's paid to hunt down and destroy.
The sound of his souped up pickup truck is known in some rural place sin the deep south, where he works most often. It is a red dodge with a modified engine block, 4 wheel drive, and on a lift kit with increased suspension and armor plating. The truck is very heavy and consumes a lot of diesel. His weapon of choice is a sawed off 12 gauge double barreled Remington though he has a nice love of most Colt pistols, particularly the .45 revolver. He also has been known, recently, to carry a bullwhip for, particular cases where it might be handy.
Personality
Edmond was once down to earth and very much a straight shooter. Though he tends more toward a black version of cynicism and has his own theories which boarder on government conspiracy, he can be a friendly guy - sometimes. Most of the time he drinks to get over the pain of the world, many times, until it forces him to pass out. Someday it'll probably kill him, but he just can't muster up the energy to actually care about that. He died long ago anyway, just his body and brain never were good at getting the message.
He hates bureaucracy of any kind, even when he accepts a job from the government (which he does often) he makes no bones about what he thinks of them. Though there are some law enforcement that hold his respect.
In life his mind is rather stuck in the past, unless someone has forced him to change a point of view (which is not easy) he has very dated opinions on things and has trouble seeing the real world for what it is changing into (whatever that is). He tends to blame the usual suspects for the worlds problems, though he has recently been forced to question his dated and rather prejudiced opinions about Hispanics and African Americans by some experiences in Alabama from a year or so ago. Most of his rage is directed at Vampires, but he has internalized it into a kind of they can't be trusted and they aren't worth hating mentality - though he most assuredly hates them.
Skills
- Agriculture (Farming) (1C)
- Boxing (Amateur) (2E)
- Camouflage and Concealment (2B)
- Climbing (Amateur) (2D)
- Demolitions (2B)
- Hunting (2A)
- Fishing (2A)
- Marksman (Expert) (2A)
- Musical Instrument (Harmonica) (1D)
- Pilot
- Small Aircraft (1D)
- Small Boats (1C)
- Street Fighting (2B)
- Tracking (2A)
- Survival (2A)
While it doesn't count as a skill, Edmond is rather plugged into a sort of good-ol-boy network among truck drivers and others who live on the road a good portion of the year, especially in the south. This network can provide him advanced warning of law enforcement or of a specific vehicle moving through an area on the main highways.
Magic
- Skill Level
- 2A in Hand to Hand Combat, Enhancements, Tracking, and Illusion magic
2B in Ranged Combat, Healing, and Poison magic
2C in All Other Magic
Edmond focuses on tracking, concealment, and trickery when using his magic. He is able to enhance his senses, particularly those of smell and hearing to help do his job. He also uses magic to better his other tracking abilities and finding a path that a target has taken through supernatural means. His high skill in certain areas are gained mostly from skill and practice in highly dangerous situations over many difficult years.
Magic Null
Edmond is one of the very rare people for home magic does not affect easily. He is not immune to magical effects but he is extremely resistant to magic cast on him or that otherwise come in direct contact with him. This does not convey a resistance to magical effects acting on other objects, even if those objects would come in contact with him.
Equipment
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Double Barreled Shotgun
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Colt 45 Army Revolver
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Bullwhip
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Cigars
History
Edmond Leo Harmon's life underwent a profound transformation following the tragic demise of his wife, Isabella, and daughter, Emily. Originally a man of simple pleasures, grounded in his family and home, the loss of his loved ones plunged him into a world of darkness and vengeance. His grief manifested in a hardened exterior and a deep-seated cynicism, fueling his journey as a supernatural bounty hunter. Edmond's pursuit of the supernatural entities that shattered his world became both a coping mechanism and a mission, driving him to confront the horrors lurking in the shadows. This relentless quest not only altered his view of the world but also reshaped his personality, from a down-to-earth family man to a battle-hardened, solitary hunter, grappling with the demons of his past and the literal demons of his present.
Death of the Harmon Family
The Harmon family, comprising Edmond, Isabella, and Emily, was marked by a harmonious blend of love, resilience, and diverse personalities. Edmond's tough exterior and supernatural pursuits were balanced by Isabella's compassion and intellect, while Emily, mirroring her father's adventurous spirit and her mother's empathy, was the family's unifying force, infusing joy and creativity into their lives. Their mutual support and understanding formed the cornerstone of their family's unity and warmth, even amidst external challenges.
This idyllic family life met a tragic end on a night when vampires, masquerading as injured teenagers, sought shelter in their home. Guided by Isabella's trust, Edmond inadvertently welcomed these predators, mistaking them for harmless teenagers. The tranquility of their home quickly spiraled into a night of horror, culminating in the irrevocable loss of Isabella and Emily, leaving Edmond with only fractured memories and haunting nightmares of that fateful night. He awoke in the charred remnants of his home with no memory of what happened.
= Isabella Harmon
Isabella Harmon, who tragically lost her life at the age of 33, was a figure of strength, warmth, and intellectual curiosity within the Harmon household. As a former school teacher deeply passionate about literature and history, she brought a sense of understanding and compassion to her family, often serving as the emotional anchor for her husband, Edmond. Isabella was characterized by her remarkable resilience and strong will to live, qualities that she maintained even in the face of the dark and dangerous world that Edmond was a part of.
Emily Harmon
Emily Harmon, who tragically passed away at the tender age of 12, was a vibrant and spirited young girl with a profound sense of adventure, mirroring her father, Edmond's, own adventurous spirit. Her imaginative mind found a creative outlet in art, where she often sketched scenes fueled by the supernatural stories she heard from her father. Despite her young age, Emily possessed a remarkable empathy and kindness, traits she likely inherited from her mother, Isabella.
Training
He was only 33 years old when this all happened. Over the next year, he wandered mostly. Going from small town to small town doing odd jobs and scraping together enough money to support an increasingly expensive alcohol problem and just enough food to keep him moving. It wasn't until a little over a ear after his life was torn down that he came to a man who saw some kind of latent talent in him. This man kept him in town with odd jobs and even the extra cash now and that, letting Edmond sleep in his basement.
Over the next 10 years or so, this man named Arthur, slowly exposed Edmond to what he could do. Edmond was a natural at the use of magic and just needed help to bring it out. Arthur made a heavy case for Edmond to use his new found abilities to start a new life, put the past behind him. As hard as Edmond tried, he could not, the anger, the fear, and the drinking kept getting in the way. Eventually, Edmond left the company of Arthur though Arthur did not condone this, he simply told Edmond to come back any time, no matter when, and he would be welcome.