Captain James Hind
Name Given at Birth: James Hind
Nicknames: Usually my friends just call me "Captain"
Hometown or where you were born: Chipping-Norton in Oxford shire
Current Residence: Wouldn’t you like to know? I’ll give ye a hint. There’s lots of beer there.
Age: 29
Class: I prefer to think of myself as a gentleman, thank you. Granted, some of my "customers" would beg to differ. In fact I’d even been referred to as scum by one or two, although they did find it hard to call me much more, what with the swelling of their lip and all.
What do you do, your main function in life/society: I rob from the rich and give to myself.
Have you ever gone skinny-dipping / do you know how to swim: I’d just as soon not. It’s rather difficult to make a fast get away when one is without something to cover his modesty.
Do you make fun of people: Only when drunk... or sober.
Favorite Color: Oh, that one is easy, Gold, or Silver if times are hard.
Have you ever committed or been convicted of a crime: Committed yes, but they have to catch me before I can be committed. And trust me, since I’m answering this, I haven’t been committed since I’d be doing the Hempen Jig if ever I should be caught.
Closest friends/How did you meet: Well, Master Nevison (Or Nick as we usually call him) and I met while in the gaol for public intoxication. Old Nick had a few crown on him and was able to procure us a good bottle of spirits and we got to know each other. He introduced me to Monsieur Du Vall, but truth be told I don't trust him as much, he is French after all.
One Pillow or two: As many as I can buy.
Pets: Just my horse, Swift, unless you count Monsieur Du Vall
Favorite Type of Music: I love to hear the ballads of my fallen fellow bandits. Mayhap there will be a story told of me some day?
Hobbies/Pastimes: Shooting, Dancing, fencing, reading, and upstaging the nobility.
Personal Hygiene: One must look good if one is going to make a good first impression, and if one does not make a good first impression one may just have to get violent.
Favorite Food: I prefer a nice roast leg of lamb with Mint jelly, but most taverns cannot afford to offer such delicacies.
Are your parents alive, do you get along with them: I’m sure I wouldn’t know. Haven’t spoken to them since I left the butcher my father sent me to apprentice at other than to request traveling funds from my mother.
If your parents are dead, when and how did they die:
Favorite place to relax: In the tavern with a warm mug of ale, or in a certain cave just off the Great North Road, where I can watch who comes and goes.
Favorite Holy Day / Why: Sunday, people often travel to church with rather fat purses.
Favorite Drink: any with alcohol
What's your bedtime: Whenever I pass out, usually from a wee bit too much drink, and/or romantic activities.
What, if anything, do you usually wear on your feet: good sturdy boots with spurs.
Are you married or single: Quite single, thank you. My lifestyle does not lend its self well to long term relationships. Fear not however, I am rarely lonely. Most every town has a kind lady or three willing to share their affections with me.
Do you have a family / who are they: Only my mother and Da. Da was a saddle maker in Oxford shire, unfortunately I don't dare contact them.
Favorite Entertainment: Singing and carousing at any tavern, or the nobility trying to talk themselves out of losing their purse. They come up with all manner of lively reasons why I should turn a blind eye to them. And the threats are of particular amusement.
Favorite Subject in School or Chore growing up: Reading, and fencing.
Least Favorite Subject in School or Chore growing up: Arithmetic. I can do it enough to get me by, but it doesn’t mean I enjoy it. Unless of course I’m counting money.
Favorite Sport: Hunting, weather for animal or a rich noble.
Most Humiliating Moment: That would be the time my mentor and good friend Thomas Allen (god rest his soul) tried to ambush a certain noble who shall remain un-named. Things turned dire rather quickly and shots were fired. It turned out the Gentleman in question had guards we were unaware of who where more bold than we had expected. Master Allen was shot in the shoulder and taken prisoner, latter to be hung. My own horse was shot out from under me, but I was able to pull a guard off his own horse and make good my escape. Unfortunately I was not able to rescue my fallen friend. I did however honor him by attending his hanging; he went as a true gentleman, not a hint of fear in his eyes. He met the executioners gaze levelly and even shook his hand before accepting the noose. I only hope I will be able to follow in his footsteps when my time shall come.
Proudest Moment: My first Robbery. I rode up to the Gentleman and his servant, produced my weapons, and bid them "Stand, and deliver such money as they had, otherwise I would presently be their death" The gentleman, not wanting to perish gave me 10 pounds. I realised it was all he had so I let him keep 40 silver shillings and told him "Sir, here is forty shillings for you to bear your Charges; in regard it as my gift to you for luck" To whit the Gentleman replied "I wish you better luck with it then I have" I have endeavoured to make sure that all of my encounters go as civilly.
Craziest Person or silliest you know: Monsieur Du Vall, his lust for women nearly overrides his common since and luck on some occasions. One of these days his carousing ways will undo him. But in the mean time he will surely enjoy life!
What do you look for in the opposite sex: A fair share of money and a pleasing shape would be nice.
In our Hierarchical Society everybody has somebody "over" them, Who is your immediate "overlord" I like to think that I don’t have anyone I have to answer to, although most sheriffs, barristers and judges like to think otherwise. Although in the end I'll have a few things to answer to God about.
Favorite Sport to watch: Dueling is always interesting, either with sword or pistol.
Do you remember your first kiss: To be honest I think I was a wee bit too much in the bottle that night.
Do you keep in touch with your childhood friends: No, I try to avoid going home that I may not bring the law to my parent’s door.
Where is your favorite "Vacation" spot: Good sir, every day is a Vacation in my line of work.
Have you ever been overseas: No, although should the law get to upset here in England I should think that France would be a profitable place to go.
Do you have Dirt/Mud floors or Stone: I prefer to stay at taverns with wood or stone floors.
What is your bed made of: depends on how my funds are at the moment.
How many people sleep in your bed: Well, it’s either just myself, or myself and some sweet young thing I met in the inn.
10 Things Everybody Should Know About Me:
1. I am THE most famous Highwayman in England
2. I am the most gentlemanly Highwayman in England
3. I am the handsomest Highwayman in England
4. I pride myself in the fact that I have yet to bring mortal harm to any of my "victims"
5. I have NEVER taken even a penny from anyone that was truly in need of it. I will only rob from the over privileged.
6. Unlike most Highwaymen I do prefer to work with others. Should my target decide to get bold it's always nice to have another pistol present. 2 barrels are far more convincing than one.
7. I like a good stiff drink almost as much as I like gold.
8. I take great pride in the way I dress. Clothes DO make the man.
9. I will ask you once, very kindly to turn over all your gold and jewels. I do NOT like to repeat myself and would HATE to spoil my good streak of not killing anyone, so please do not force me to repeat myself.
10. I left the military to find my lands had been seized by the nobility for supposed taxes owed. This is what has lead to my life of robbery. Although In retrospect, I suppose I’m far happier now. Never a boring day when you are a wanted man!