Harmonica

Harmonica is an outlaw, Australian bushranger style. His survival in the Gray Zone can be explained through his insanely good luck, as he survives near-death experience after near-death experience. An infamy surrounds the harmonica he carries and the death rattle he plays, causing dread to all that hear it.

## History

### In Australia

Not much is known about Harmonica's childhood, and all information about his childhood comes from Kelly Rousseau. According to Kelly, Harmonica was sent to live with his auntie and uncle after his younger brother was killed in a gang shootout.

### In France

Once again, all accounts of Harmonica's early life comes from Kelly Rousseau. Harmonica and Kelly were the outcasts of their posh French high school. An Aussie and a rowdy delinquent don't make for good company with the elite, and the two naturally gravitated to each other. They inspired each other's antics and kicked the shit with each other all the time, developing a deep bond. Nearing graduation, Kelly found out that Harmonica was heading straight for the Gray Zone as soon as possible, leaving behind a simple and peaceful life. The two hung out one last time, not saying much but sharing one, perhaps final, moment with each other.

### Gray Zone

Not much is known about Harmonica's entrance to the Gray Zone, at least, before he became 'Harmonica'. Only a few people know who Harmonica is and how he looks like, but a lot more can recognise him from the death rattle he plays. He was nicknamed 'Harmonica' and stories would be passed around about his exploits, giving him a mythical infamy.

Those who know Harmonica a bit more than the stories passed around about him know he's actually a bit of a dope. Supposedly he got his ass kicked a lot before he was picked up and taught by Shibi when finding refuge in Little Ashtown. The prizefighter, out of pity, on a whim, or perhaps even admiration for his fighting spirit, taught Harmonica how to fight in a few combat sports ranging from Taekwondo, Muay Thai and Boxing.

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## Connections and Encounters

### Apollo & Bucket

A new face appeared at "Esperanza" a long while back, a lonesome bushranger looking to get his antique revolver fixed. Bucket took a wondrous interest to the historical antique and would work on it with glee while her brother Apollo would have to deal with making idle chatter with Harmonica. Apollo recounts Harmonica trying to pry into the lives of the two siblings, all the while giving false recounts of his own life, perhaps to create a false sense of trust and use them if the chance ever arose. The bushranger strangely stopped doing business with "Esperanza" recently, moving onto another arms dealer. Apollo is glad to see the conniving bastard gone, but his absence has left Bucket in "Antique Revolver Repair Withdrawal".

### Bones

Locked away in a filing cabinet, the Century Notes have a damage report detailing a devastating attack carried out by one man, who hospitalised a great deal of goons, and most importantly, caused a severe amount of damage to property and belongings with explosives. The menacing CEO known as Bones was able to put a stop to this planned attack, and was surprised to see the attacker put up a decent fight. The damage caused could not be overlooked, and debts need to be paid. Locked away in another filing cabinet, the Century Notes have a folder detailing an asset named "Harmonica".

### Clemmins

A rumour began to circulate surrounding a certain bombastic man who heard Harmonica's death rattle, and lived. Clemmins' power can not be understated, in the face of an incredibly infamous figure within the Gray Zone, he stood his ground and mocked him. Unfortunately for the general populous of the Gray Zone, instead of engaging in a fight against each other to prove their strength, they became allies and business partners. After meeting someone far stronger and more intimidating than him, Harmonica has now armed himself with a certain someone's explosives.

### Kelly Rousseau

Kelly is Harmonica's oldest and closest friend, and is the only person outside of his family to know his real name. The two of them could not be more similar in their attitude to life, both inspiring each other's delinquency and both knowing and caring for each other deeply. The time came for them to part ways though and the two have yet to reunite. However, it seems as though that Kelly associates with the same people as Harmonica, yet they can never conveniently meet. Perhaps one of them is avoiding the other...

### MilitriKat

MilitriKat is the proud owner of the Die Die Kneipe, a bar in the Gray Zone that attracts many people from all walks of life. There were rumours that Harmonica began to frequent the bar, but the bushranger simply kept to himself during the bar's more quiet hours. The owner was once unsettled by his presence, but tolerates it all the same. MilitriKat likes to recount to any customer that enquires about how she gained respect for the man, after he helped her fend off attackers looking to steal her antique weaponry. MilitriKat claims that she's befriended the enigmatic figure, and has gotten him drunk one time and one time only.

### Sasha "Sashima" Majewska & Aika Yasuda

Sasha may be the only person to be glad to hear the death rattle in the Gray Zone, but the first time she heard it, she feared for Aika's life. She heard the stories, knew its connotations and hoped that the man himself who played the rattle wouldn't be so twisted as to murder a child. Yes, hoped. Her hope was right this time, and she found Aika surrounded by numerous corpses and before her, a man protecting her adopted daughter. The two became friends, would spar, hang out and drink together all the time. Strangely, the one-armed bushranger always came out on top in every fight with his strange blend of fighting styles, bringing comfort to Sasha, that someone stronger than her was also protecting little Aika. Aika looks up to Harmonica quite a bit too, despite not being the best role model for her. How glad Sasha was, that on that fateful day, Harmonica would not harm a child.

### Shibi

Harmonica's mentor in CQC combat and also his generous tentlord. While providing Harmonica shelter in Little Ashtown, Shibi has also taken to teaching him some fighting styles that he can use despite having only one arm, such as Taekwondo, Muay Thai and Capoeira. Shibi doesn't pry much into Harmonica's life, but she does know that he's here in the Gray Zone for revenge.

sketch of Harmonica by Yoshimilka polaroid left for Kelly