āWhen you're skilled like me, you don't need to lie.ā
–Elvin Coggins playing Liar's Dice
Elvin Coggins is a minor character featured in Red Dead Redemption.
History
Background
Nothing is known of Elvin's background. His clothing however suggests that he may have once been a sailor or enlisted in the navy.
Events of Red Dead Redemption
Elvin can be encountered in various settlements in New Austin, where he is a stagecoach driver. He can also sometimes be seen playing Liar's Dice. He can be encountered all over Thieves' Landing doing a variety of odd jobs. Occasionally, he can be found playing Liar's Dice in Escalera and in Casa Madrugada, but never in Thieves' Landing which is a bit odd.
Quotes
ā | That poor old Francis Moon, at least it'll teach people not to insult Walton Lowe if he jokes about ya'! | ā |
āElvin Coggins commenting on how Herbert Moon's brother died |
ā | Typical! You bastard! You son of a bitch! | ā |
āElvin Coggins when shot |
ā | Mister, are you talking to me? Well, look into the mirror. | ā |
āElvin Coggins when insulted |
ā | Mister, if you're talking to me, take a good look into the mirror. | ā |
āElvin Coggins when insulted |
Trivia
- He has a holster for his handgun, but doesn't have a gun in it. Instead, when provoked, he will arm himself with a Henry Repeater.
- Elvin shares the same character head with Clyde Evans, Milford Weaver, Louis Granger, Herman Ruff, Clifford Ray, and Dewey Alcock.
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