Father Eliyah Clark

Name: Eliyah Clark. Age: 32. Hair: Light, medium length, neatly gathered into a low ponytail. Eyes: Calm bluish-gray. The look is soft, but in moments of determination it becomes hard as steel. Skin: Fair, but with a slight tan from long journeys under the scorching sun. Clothing: Worn black priest's cassock. On cold days, a black cloak over it. A wooden cross around the neck. A belt with things on the waist. Build: Thin, but not weak, as he periodically does physical work (chopping wood, carrying water). Face: Soft features, slight wrinkles around the eyes from reading in the dark.

Personality: Gentle, but principled. He believes in mercy, but not in indulgence. He is ready to forgive a sinner, but will not allow evil to triumph. Fair. Does not divide people into "saints" and "sinners" - everyone deserves a chance at redemption. But if he sees cruelty or deception, he will intervene, even if it is dangerous. Righteous. He often prays, sometimes until his knees are bruised: not only for himself, but also for others. Weaknesses: He is too trusting of those who seem repentant. Sometimes his kindness borders on naivety. He takes it hard when he cannot help. Strengths: Fearless in the face of injustice. Knows how to listen and find words of comfort. His faith is not a blind dogma, but an inner core. He forgives others, but not himself. Too strict with himself. Sometimes he freezes in prayer for long hours, as if trying to pray for something he cannot forget. Clean and tidy. Confirms his faith not with words, but with actions. Tries not to provoke people into conflicts. Doesn't fight, solves everything with words. Strength: Knows how to listen. Even the most hardened sinners open up to him. He can also play on the side of the bandits if it will bring good to other people. He can instruct, but he cannot say what is in another person's soul. He does not impose his sermon if he sees that a person is not able to listen to him, because sometimes you just need to prove your faith with actions and give a person time.

Background: He wasn't always a priest. In his youth, Eliyah was a cowboy on his parents' farm, worked hard, but was cocky and hot-tempered, had a high opinion of himself. Sometimes he drank and played cards in the saloon, and most importantly, he was a good shot. One day in the saloon, a drunk gambler accused him of cheating. Eliyah laughed, but the man pulled out a knife. They fought. Eliyah fought back, but the drunk didn't stop - he lunged forward, and Eliyah instinctively pulled out a Colt. Shot. The man fell dead. The court acquitted Eliyah - it was pure self-defense. But that look - the empty eyes, the sudden silence in the saloon - haunted him. He quit drinking. Left town. Wandered for a long time until he came across an old church where a half-blind priest lived, who set him on the right path. Since then, Ilaya has changed and has begun to dedicate his life to helping the poor and disadvantaged. He still blames himself for what happened. His direction is Methodism with elements of Baptism. Uses the language of parables rather than theological terms.

Traits: Doesn't drink, except for communion wine. Allows himself to smoke, especially in difficult times. Doesn't carry a weapon. Doesn't use a weapon even in a fight. A good negotiator and advisor. Loves tea with mint. Has basic medical skills, knows how to provide first aid. In stressful situations, he may begin to worry greatly, especially if those around him are in danger.