Description 

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Scout Stonebrook is a sixteen year old female pickpocket who resides primarily in Saint Dennis. She is affiliated with Wulf Company Limited, and the street youth of Saint Dennis. She is played by Brayces.

Scout can easily be identified by her tell-tale flat cap and ragtag clothes. Commonly spotted with fellow street urchin "Magpie" or various Wulf Company Limited associates including Mr. Wulf, Mr. James Harrison, or Mr. Sands.

Early Life 

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Court records would show that two births on the small Stonebrook farmstead nestled in the Heartlands were registered in the name of Charles in 1882 then a year later in 1883, Suzanna. Exact Month and Days unknown. The Stonebrook farmstead was released back to the state after the dissolution of ownership due to untimely demise of contract holder(s) in 1894.

Personality​

Scout tends to be a smart ass, snapping back with quick quips when able or stabbing deep with snide remarks when warranted. She can be described as annoying, tedious, playfully logical and level headed. At times her temper can get the best of her, causing her to act out harshly and randomly when provoked, though this is few and far between. She is often considered the "smart one" of the group, thinking things through with a cold logic or nuance better suited for a person much wiser.

Scouts personality resides with several heavily held personal beliefs that she has cultivated over a short but tumultuous period of time after her life on the Stonebrook farm and before arrival in Saint Denis and are items of conversation she rarely speaks of.

Debt - Scout heavily believes in what one could call "Moral Debt". Debt or accruements that are gained through ones life via various means that which are typically negative. She believes the point in life is to leave it in the same manner which one arrived; debtless. And to do any less would be a disservice. This is the source of her goodwill and good nature to those around her. This, of course, also pertains to others and those who would seek to do her wrong may not benefit from the same good will as others though in turn those who are kind to her may find themselves not receiving the same quality of good nature depending on their actions.

Balance - Scout also believes in preserving a balance in life. For every action; a equal reaction is required. For every life taken, a life saved. For anything stolen, something given in return. This applies to the both the past and the present, this balance also can skew how others may perceive her actions as she may do things that others find confusing, but to her they are a means to a end.

Relations​

Present Life 

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Much of Scouts early life is not something she deluges easily, and preferably notes that her real life started once she arrived in Saint Dennis after the regrettable loss of her family, save Charlie who is still studying abroad, a few years ago. Scout met fellow street kid "Magpie" early on and the two have been in cahoots ever since along with various other street kids making meager earnings through swindling and stealing.

Time with Magpie​

Commonly the both Magpie and Scout would rustle the locals in hopes of gaining a quick buck, or try out their wits and quick fingers with less attuned residents. Both known for picking pockets, swindling, or plain stealing to get by day to day. It wasn't until Scout met William Wulf, owner and proprietor of the illustrious import and export business aptly titled Wulf Company Limited that her life drastically improved. Wulf resolved to invest in the young girl who happened to have a knack for details, puzzle solving and remaining unnoticed.

Working with Wulf​

Having spent some time away from the State William Wulf returned and planned to expand his import/export business and needed to get feet back on the ground. As Wulf invested in people, he chose to invest in Scout and provided her with benefits that included a horse of her own. Free rent and board at various connected hotels or saloons in exchange for her work for him.

The Man in Black​

Due to unspecified reasons William Wulf and co. were targeted by a unknown man titled "the Man in Black" due to his attire concerning a black hat and coat. It would seem that the man was sent to investigate Wulf Company Limited and their current on goings but for what reason or purpose, still remains unknown. A report was file with the New Alexandria law enforcement only to be subsequently dropped later on.

During a confrontation with the man in which he attempted to solicit information about the company Scout was shot in the arm during her escape to which Wulf has noted publicly that the act of violence is "an attack on the company itself".

Recently the Man in Blacks name has become known amongst the members of Wulf Company Limited.

Dealing with Dismas Kinder​

Scout had several run ins with the well known man of Dismas Kinder. During their time together, which was not frequent nor alone, Scout suspected the old man to be what she would consider a vampire. While amusing to others, it wasn't until much later that the members of Wulf Company Limited found themselves on a notorious list held by Kinder's nemesis Paul Gertner a man who had gone around and injured/maimed/killed those close to Kinder in a effort to perform some variation of a old religious sacrifice to some ancient deities. As the mystery unraveled it was soon discovered that Kinder was the mastermind behind the attacks but before he could be caught he swiftly escaped. Though, not all was lost. During this time Scout strengthen her bonds with fellow company members and Magpie as well as other well known individuals such as Cokostov Dobrey, Lilith Morningstar, and Maggie Swift. It is believed that the Man in Black worked for Kinder in a effort to dissuade Wulf Comany from any further investigations.

Time with the Colts​

Now considered a pair, Magpie and Scout spent most of their time together harassing locals and residents alike for means of making a quick buck. During a fateful day in Blackwater their friends Rose Miller, Felix Avery and Johnny O'Connor took Ruby Colt hostage for their own reasonings. As Magpie was present and did not aid Ruby, she took it upon herself to advise Magpie on why that was a poor decision threatening him at knife point.
Later, after this incident, Magpie lashed back calling Ruby a "child killer" on their way out of Valentine. This incident only escalated issues causing Ruby to confront the pair in Rhodes threatening Scout at gunpoint and demanding a apology from Magpie for his comments. Whilst difficult at first, Magpie finally agreed and apologized to which the two of them moved past their differences.

Later on the Colts rode once more, Ethan Colt whom is married to Ruby, heard of Magpie comments and decided to speak to the boy on his own terms. A agreement was struck between himself and Magpie to which Magpie and Scout needed to obey lest Scout find herself on the harsh end of reprimand by Ethan and the Colts through Magpie's actions.

Growing Pains​

Times change, and with them so do people. After tensions reached a all time high, Scout could no longer bear living in fear of death from the Colts and met with Jesse Sterling. At first, their encounters were standoffish, and distant. Choosing instead to speak via letters, to which Scout was able to learn more of the people who wished to do her and those she cared for harm. Hearing their side of matters opened her eyes to how stories can be twisted. The pair spent more and more time talking before meeting in person and carrying on their conversations. It wasn't long before Scout saw Jesse as a fatherly figure. With his help, Scout has turned her own attention back to her self and inner revelations. She took it upon herself to "become stronger" as she saw it in order to hold her own and in turn help others she cares for. Believing that her dedication to those around her cause a weakness and a lack of attention toward her own needs preventing personal growth she has sought help from someone much wiser and stronger in her eyes. Slowly and perhaps without her realizing she finds herself more and more infatuated with the inner dealings of her morally debt, finding solace in balancing what she can before her time is up.

History Repeats​

After much contention between Jesse and James, Scout finally was convinced to dissolve the adoption of James toward her with Jesse's help. Having already taken Jesse's last name, this would be the final step in cementing Scout as Jesse's daughter, legally. Once news reached James, he took issue and wished to discuss this with Scout face to face believing her to be led astray and her words in the paperwork nothing but lies. During their conversation Jesse was present, tensions were high and in a moment of emotion James raised his weapon at Jesse gunning him down after Jesse made a idle threat toward him.

Seeing Jesse splayed out bleeding igniting a long buried rage that Scout harbored, and she turned her weapon against the man who she once considered family aiming to kill him. The shot did not take James' life but has thrown both his and Scout's into disarray. As he recovers, Scout has spent her time hiding back at the homestead under the canopy of the Colts, the only ones she now would consider family despite knowing what family means for her, and how often those closest to her all suffer at her hand in the end.

A Time for Calmness​

A lot of time has passed and James has since recovered, along with Jesse, from the bout of violence toward one another. A confrontation was reached, and Jesse was awarded the chance to shoot James back for what he did. To which James allowed, and Jesse took. James, surprisingly, survived and since then Scout has not seen nor heard much from the man. The gang continues to strive forward. A brief bit of time saw Jesse and Scout hiding out in New Austin avoiding warrants and event bounties that would see them sent to Sisika, a large and ever present fear of Scouts. One, which haunts her deeply and pushes her further into instability with every visit. One which Jesse has taken note of, and now attempts to steer her away from any crime that could lead to any time spent behind bars on the island.

After the great flood that cleansed the state it would seem not all things were wiped clean. Old memories, and older wounds seem to be revisited and Scout has spent this time in solitude. Tending to the graves at the Homestead, and contemplating what paths she has taken in life. Remembering the fallen, and doing her best to ensure she doesn't fall apart and clinging to the only person she feels she can trust.

Affiliations 

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Wulf Company Limited
The Colts

Quotes 

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"I ain't never do no picking of no pockets."
"We're shoes, because they come in a pair."

Trivia 

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- Scout firmly believes in the occult and suspects several residents of New Alexandria to be vampires, witches or werewolves and makes this widely known by calling out those she suspects to be a part of the occult.
- Scout's horses are always named after the person who purchased them for her.
- Scouts current horse is named Baylock, and once belonged to Jesse Sterling who gifted the steed to her.
- Despite her rough upbringing and life, Scout is very well educated.

Notable Held Items​

- Silver Pocket Knife - (Gift from Silas Winchester)
- Set of hand crafted throwing knifes - (Gift from Mr. Yak aka Logan Jackdaw)
- A worn journal - (Gift from Mr. Sands)
- A worn black flatcap - (Gift from Mr. Wulf)
- 1x Black Morningstar Coin - (Gift from Lilith Morningstar)
- 9x Notebooks titled "The Redemption of John Ram" - (Found in a cabin in Big Valley) [Returned to John Ram]
- 1x wood hand craved wolf necklace - (Gift from Elena Barns)
- 1x Gold Necklace with a Magpie bird pendant - (Gift from Charlie Magpie)
- 1x wooden Carved Bird - (Gift from William Oakwood)
- 1x purple rabbit foot - (Gift from Lucky Schlarey)
- 1x finely carved wooden horse - (Gift from Ruby Colt)
- 1x modestly carved wooden bird, with the letter M at it's base - (Gift from Magpie)

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