Dave Crockett
Dave Crockett is the youngest of the Brothers Coontail. Once the brothers split up after their parents' death, Dave stayed with his uncle, Bob, until he died from an injury. Dave then lived on the streets and in youth centers until getting a job as a mechanic (and driver) at a speedway. While his brothers are more the strong, silent type, Dave more in line with the artful, elegant hero of Europe. He is charming, witty, and flamboyant. 1980's new wave inspired the character's clothing (narrow tie), accessories (aviator glasses), car (black ABS Scorpion), musical tastes (Punk, Goth, New Romantic), and attitude (selfish and oozing sexuality). Dave is motivated by adventure, valuing experience over money. The weakest of the four physically, Dave compensates with his cunning. Dave is not just about fast cars and fast women, but fast talk as well. He recognizes that his brothers are superior to him in at least one area, which makes him jealous and oddly insecure. Not satisfied with just being the charming one, he strives to improve in other areas. Self-perfection is his goal. He doesn't drink, doesn't smoke, and he diets and exercises. His only allowed vice is women. Even then his relationships are mostly monogamous and burn out after a couple of months. His on and off girlfriend is a con woman by the name of Jesse Fisher. While Utah goes after the head of the serpent, Barett goes after the weakest link, and Rick pursues elaborate plans, Dave goes by instinct and approaches an assignment head on.
Quote:
"No, Officer. I don't know how fast I was going. At speeds like that, it really isn't wise to take your eyes off the road. Safety first. Now, if you will excuse me, the car I was following...until you blocked my path...was carrying the mayor's daughter. Yes, the kidnapped one. Escort? No. That won't be necessary, Officer...Dan is it? Well, best be off. Good bye, now."
2 comments:
I like Dave, he reminds me why I have such fond memories of the 80's I just wish I could remember where I put that "Members Only" jacket I had, must be with all my Sex pistols cassetes. I'm not gay but Dave is kinda cute.
Here is something interesting regarding Dave's character design. Music has been a major influence. Observe.
From ages 14 to 15 Dave was into Punk Rock. He wore the grommet shorts, the skate board shoes, the spiky hair, the torn t-shirts, and the flannel.
Ages 15 to 16, Dave was into New Romantic, listening to Oingo Boingo, Adam Ant, and Duran Duran. He pretty much wore a racing jumpsuit with a bomber jacket. New Wave designs often adorned the back of his jacket, such as a smiley face.
Ages 16 to 17, Dave goes Goth. He listens to the Cure, Siouxsie & the Banshees, Bauhaus, and Joy Division. He dresses in black with hints of red and white. He starts wearing a long, black trench. Typical of Goths, Dave is very dramatic at this time and uses very poetic speech...and biting sarcasm.
Ages 17 to 19, Dave goes professional. He wears a suit and tie and has his hair cropped to perfection. To accomodate his yuppie attire, Dave listens to synthpop. Berlin, Depeche Mode, Erasure, and Heaven 17 are among his records.
Ages 19 to 20. Dave goes underground. He adopts several looks, most often one of a vagrant or hitch hiker. Unable to settle, Dave is exposed to a lot of different stles of music. He is drawn to classic rock, metal, and alternative.
Ages 20+. Dave goes rivet head. he listens to industrial music, techno, hard trance, noise rock, and the like. He wears military and futuristic themed clothing. Combat boots, flight jacket, bondage pants, goggles, spiked collars, and so on fill his wardrobe.
the future Dave I think will go back to his Goth phase but with a twist. I imagine he will listen to the more underground stuff like Sisters of Mercy, the Field of Nephilim, and such. Adopting the British fascination with the wild west, Dave will go Gothic Cowboy, looking like a cross between a vampire and Clint Eastwood. I think this is fitting as both Rick and Utah had western themed clothing once upon a time.
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