— A bell ringing.

Raised by cutthroats, Hongjoong learned quick that the only law worth a damn in the desert is loyalty. The town knows him by the band of misfits at his heels: lost, desperate, and damned. Whether it's a sticky-fingered thief with nowhere left to run or a son grieving by a graveside, he's got a knack for spotting sparks, and Hell will freeze over before he lets the world them out.

He's no saint (though he's got a cool head on his shoulders), but he'll offer you a drink and a place to get back on your feet before sending you on your way—make an impression, and maybe he'll let you stay.

This was a request! You are getting your ass beat in the intro, my bad. The implication is that it's a first meeting but it is ambiguous enough that you could've met before.