<div align="center">(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v140/Lockepick/Character%20Pictures/brisco_by_tracetincin-d5p28ch_zpspju0yp3d.jpg)<br/><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 16pt;">Benoit LaCroix</span><br/><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 14pt;">Hume Ninja/Ranger</span><br/><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 12pt;">Captain of The Green Shimmer</span><br/>"<em>Don't fret -- Each time the story gets retold, you'll seem all the more heroic and I'll be all the more formidable. Frankly, I'm doing you a favor...</em>"<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Character Sheet</div><div class="spoiler_body"><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Name:</strong>     Benoit LaCroix</span><br/><strong>Class:</strong> Ninja 1 / Ranger 2<br/><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Race:</strong></td><td>Hume</td><td>     </td><td><strong>Gender:</strong></td><td>Male</td><td>     </td><td><strong>Age:</strong></td><td>23</td></tr></tbody></table> <br/><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><strong>PWR:</strong></td><td>2</td><td>     </td><td><strong>HP:</strong></td><td>64 / 64</td><td>     </td><td><strong>AVD:</strong></td><td>10</td></tr><tr><td><strong>RES:</strong></td><td>6</td><td></td><td><strong>MP:</strong></td><td>27 / 27</td><td></td><td><strong>ACC:</strong></td><td>+3</td></tr><tr><td><strong>MND:</strong></td><td>9</td><td></td><td><strong>Force:</strong></td><td>2</td><td></td><td><strong>Level:</strong></td><td>3</td></tr><tr><td><strong>DEX:</strong></td><td>13 (15)</td><td></td><td><strong>Finesse:</strong></td><td>5 (6)</td><td></td><td><strong>EXP:</strong></td><td>0 / 5</td></tr><tr><td><strong>ARM:</strong></td><td>8</td><td></td><td><strong>MARM:</strong></td><td>8</td><td></td><td><strong>Destiny:</strong></td><td>1 / 1</td></tr></tbody></table> <br/><strong>Job Levels:</strong><br/>Level 1: Ninja<br/>Levels 2-3: Ranger<br/><br/><strong>Basic Weapon Attack:</strong><br/> - Apprentice Pistol + Apprentice Knife (Dual Wielding: T1 Ranged / T1 Concealed)<br/> +3 ACC; +15 DMG; Distance, Backstab, Dual Wield<br/><br/><strong>Abilities:</strong><br/> - Reversal (Innate): If attack misses Ranger, can be redirected to another target in Short Range. <br/> - Special Vehicle (Racial): 'The Green Shimmer', Airship; PICK 2 FEATURES<br/> - Sunken State (Ninja): Instant, 1/Session, Gain 'Invisible' (+3 AVD, Stealth, and Run Away) if in Darkness until taking another Job Action. Cast 'Twilight' as Slow Action with no MP Cost. <br/> - Shadowbind (Ninja): All Weapons gain 'Stop-Touch.'<br/> - Blackout (Ranger): All Weapons gain 'Blind-Touch.' <br/><br/><strong>Spells:</strong><br/> - Twilight (0 MP): Slow; Local; Bright Light becomes Shadowy (-2 ACC), Shadowy becomes Pitch Black (Blind)<br/><br/><strong>Limit Breaks:</strong><br/><em>Backhanded Compliment</em> (T1)<br/>"<em>And just when you were doing so well...</em>"<br/> - Effect: (DEX x (Weapon Tier + 2 + 1)); Ignores ARM; Gain +1 Damage Step on DEX-Based Actions until end of game session.<br/> - Abilities: Power Item: Ranged Weapon (+1) Attack: Weapon (-3); Piercing (-4); Stat Boost: Dex (-4)<br/> - Description: Benoit dusts off his clothes or fixes his hair, otherwise trying to regain some composure from his injured state before firing off a round with a larger than normal muzzle flare. Another burst is visible when the bullet collides with the target, as if it burst right through the other side.<br/><br/><strong>Skills:</strong> (Force Cap: 3, Finesse Cap: 4, +3 SPs/Level)<br/><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><div style="text-align: right;"><em>Synthesis (Weapon)<em></em></em></div></td><td>     </td><td>4 (Finesse)</td></tr><tr><td><div style="text-align: right;"><em>Synthesis (Tinkering)<em></em></em></div></td><td>     </td><td>2 (Finesse)</td></tr><tr><td><div style="text-align: right;"><em>Vehicles<em></em></em></div></td><td>     </td><td>4 (Finesse)</td></tr><tr><td><div style="text-align: right;"><em>Systems<em></em></em></div></td><td>     </td><td>2 (Finesse)</td></tr><tr><td><div style="text-align: right;"><em>Stealth<em></em></em></div></td><td>     </td><td>4 (Finesse)</td></tr><tr><td><div style="text-align: right;"><em>Mercantile<em></em></em></div></td><td>     </td><td>4 (Finesse)</td></tr><tr><td><div style="text-align: right;"><em>Negotiation<em></em></em></div></td><td>     </td><td>4 (Finesse)</td></tr><tr><td><div style="text-align: right;"><em>Thievery<em></em></em></div></td><td>     </td><td>4 (Finesse)</td></tr></tbody></table><br/><strong>Equipment:</strong> (Gil: 10)<br/><table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td><div style="text-align: right;">Right Hand:</div></td><td>     </td><td>Apprentice Pistol (T1 Ranged)</td><td>   </td><td>Distance</td></tr><tr><td><div style="text-align: right;">Left Hand:</div></td><td></td><td>Apprentice Knife (T1 Concealed)</td><td></td><td>Distance</td></tr><tr><td><div style="text-align: right;">Armor:</div></td><td></td><td>Dull Leather Armor (T2 Medium)</td><td></td><td>Attribute Bonus: Dex (+2 Dex)</td></tr><tr><td><div style="text-align: right;">Accessory:</div></td><td></td><td><div align="center">-Empty-</div></td><td></td><td>n/a</td></tr><tr><td><div style="text-align: right;">Item #1:</div></td><td></td><td>Potion (T1)</td><td></td><td>+25% HP</td></tr><tr><td><div style="text-align: right;">Item #2:</div></td><td></td><td>Potion (T1)</td><td></td><td>+25% HP</td></tr></tbody></table><br/><strong>Proficiencies:</strong><br/>Weapon - Blade, Concealed, Ranged, Dual Wield<br/>Armor - Light, Medium<br/><br/><strong>Description:</strong><br/> - Benoit LaCroix was raised to have good posture and poise, and the two years of open air and pirate activity have yet to break that from him. Bright red hair and eyes stand out against any backdrop. He favors leather armor that sits tight to a lithe form, and loose ornate cloth as ornamental features, showing a clear taste for the finer things. <br/><br/><strong>Background:</strong><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Background</div><div class="spoiler_body">The LaCroix name is mostly known because of Judge LaCroix of Archadia; not referring to one Judge, but actually Three generations of Judges. When a family in Archadia is renowned, and bases all of their respect and power on a lineage of Judges, they are constantly under scrutiny. Any small misstep is controversial and would be used in attempts to shame and discredit the family. Benoit was raised in a strict home, where they simply found it safer to stay indoors instead of go out and risk sowing dissent and causing a scandal, no matter how small it was. Benoit was groomed from a young age to be a Judge, and had no idea there was options outside of that. <br/><br/>As a teenager, and as part of his training, he was given the chance to preside over the crimes of a thief. His training up until then did not counter the empathy when forced face to face with the accused. The thief had only stolen to feed an elderly parent, and the victim was wealthy beyond measure. Benoit let the thief go -- much to the humiliation and embarrassment of his Father. His Father was enraged, and much like the punishment he was supposed to uphold on the thief, Benoit's punishment was unjust for the 'crime' committed. From that point on, he decided to find his own way in the world, away from what he saw as an irrational level of law and order. <br/><br/>He was forced to continue his training and participation in the Judge program, regardless of how poorly he was doing. It was simply more shame for the LaCroix family for him to not succeed and drop out than for him to do poorly at the task. He played along, though it was only so that when he turned 21, he had the access and resources to escape -- taking one of Archadia's ships with him and becoming a wanted criminal at the same time. On top of a heavy bounty: The Judges have an additional incentive to capturing him. For Judge LaCroix the Third, Benoit's Father, it's a chance to redeem his name and remove the shame from the rest of his family. For every other Judge, it's a chance to further shame the LaCroix. <br/><br/>Benoit continues to use his true name; both to spit in the face of the authorities that try to bring him to justice, and as further insult to his family. He leaves behind a younger brother who is currently fifteen, and training to be the Judge that Benoit was supposed to be.</div></div><br/><br/><strong>Goals:</strong><br/><em>Life Goal:</em> Hero (or Antihero) Status; Respect and or reverence from the masses.<br/><em>#1:</em> Humiliate a Judge. <br/><em>#2:</em> Upgrade 'The Green Shimmer'.<br/><em>#3:</em> Gain a new Crew Member.<br/><br/><div class="spoiler_container"><div class="spoiler_header" onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button">Progression Concept</div><div class="spoiler_body">Mechanically: I'm pretty certain I'll stick with Ranger all the way up until Fusilier.<br/><br/>Personality: Right now, Benoit's adventuring is mostly due to rebellion and adrenaline, where eventually it will simply become the preferred choice. His way of life isn't always comfortable, but it's better than what he would have had, because he has that freedom. I would love for his way of life to gain some validity -- fighting against some larger threat or giving back to the lower class. </div></div></div></div></div></div>