[hider=Cedric D. Boone][center][h2]Cedric D. Boone[/h2][/center]
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[center][h3][b]Basics[/b][/h3][/center]
[b]Name:[/b] Cedric Daniel Boone
[b]Epithet:[/b] "Broadsides" Boone
[b]Race:[/b] Human 
[b]Age:[/b] 38
[b]Gender:[/b] Male
[b]Appearance:[/b] Cedric is 6'11 and weighs 240 pounds. He is white but sports a good tan. He has short dark brown hair with a 7 o'clock shadow on his face and a bald spot on the back of his head. He is pretty muscular for his weight from many hours of sweat and toil. He has a small beer gut with a royal purple shirt over it. Over top that he wears a long sleeved bright red pirate coat with golden buttons and golden embroidery decorated on it. Atop his head is a unicorn styled hat facing front to back in the same red color and a golden feather sticking out of it. His lower half wears royal purple colored pants with a golden stripe running down them. Golden shoes.
[b]Position:[/b] Navigator/Marksman
[b]Bounty:[/b] 0 beli 

[center][h3][b]Background[/b][/h3][/center]
[b]Ambition:[/b] Cedric desires for his nakama to get to their dreams, even at his own expense. For himself, however, he wants to find freedom from alcoholism and the pain he harbors inside. Finding his father's lifelong dream treasure is a great want of his. With the help of his family, he may one day get that treasure and the closure he desires.

[b]Likes:[/b][list][*]Alcohol 
[*]Fancy clothing
[*]Camaraderie
[*]Tall tales
[*]Fishing
[*]Quality weapons/equipment[/list]

[b]Dislikes:[/b][list][*]Alcohol
[*]Oppression
[*]Laziness
[*]Nightmares
[*]Alcoholics Anonymous
[*]Nobles[/list]

[b]Quirks:[/b] Cedric fancies himself as quite a good shot. Unfortunately, while drunk (which happens often), he misses everything he shoots at. This can be from as little as one foot to a mile away. Also, while drunk, he has severe mood swings that can range from jovial and cheerful to downright depressed in a short period of time. His laugh is a bawdy "Brawhahahaha!" Admiring the "D's" of the world, Cedric decided to announce himself to others as "Cedric D. Boone" instead of "Daniel." This has resulted in both positive and very negative consequences. Weaker enemies may flee from the "D" alone while stronger ones will take it as a challenge. Either way Boone has taken a liking to the sound of it.

[b]Personality:[/b] Cedric D. Boone is a man of extremes and an all or nothing kind of guy. He believes in "leading from the front" and dislikes those who push the dirty work to their subordinates while doing nothing themselves. He cares for his family very deeply; laying down his own life, desires and dreams for them without hesitation. He realizes that only through unity with one another can they accomplish their greatest ambitions, together. He has a heart for people that are hurting; whether that is from abuse, depression or slavery and is a sucker for a good sob story. Prideful nobles make him very angry. Cedric also gives off an overconfident vibe. Sometimes, he bites off more than he and others can chew; making grandiose promises and boasts he has very little chance of accomplishing. With this, he tells some pretty far-fetched tales that may or may not be true for some levity's sake. He harbors very deep pain from a great loss he suffered many years ago. He takes to the bottle to help relieve this pain and he doesn't open up about it except for when he is inebriated. 

[hider=History][b]History:[/b] Cedric Daniel Boone grew up on a small island in South Blue. It was there that his father, Griswold Boone, taught him the skills of a sailor. He learned how to tie knots, catch fish, swim, raise/lower sails and many other necessary boating abilities. Unfortunately for Cedric and his mother, Griswold was a raging alcoholic. 

His whole life Griswold had searched for a great treasure that alluded him. Griswold had spent his youth and entire fortune searching for it across the Four Blues. During a particularly dreadful storm, he embarked off his ship, onto his rowboat, trying to save a comrade from drowning. As he rowed out a Sea King attacked his ship and destroyed it along with the rest of his crew. When he turned back the man he went to save was nowhere to be seen. After the storm passed, he found himself on an island in the middle of South Blue. It was there Griswold tried to rebuild his shattered life and claim some sense of normality. 

10 years later... While sober, Griswold, gave off a teachable and kind spirit towards his family and others. He was exactly like the man known for his bravery and cheerful attitude during his adventures across the seas. It is what Cedric's mother, Adeline, fell in love with. However, Griswold never let the past go and the deaths of his crew along with the wasted years, haunted him at night. He turned to the bottle in desperation, rather than seeking help from his wife and other kind souls on the island. It turned him into something he was not. 

While Griswold was under the influence, he berated his family with an occasional beating thrown in now and again for good measure. Cedric's mother, Adeline, would never speak badly of her husband and taught Cedric the value of love and forgiveness. She would always remember the times "Gris" as she affectionately called him, gave her flowers and took her out on his boat to watch the sunset. Though Cedric constantly forgave Griswold for his abuse, he did not get healing for the deep wounds his two-faced father inflicted upon him. He even took to sneaking drinks from him when he wasn't around.

Some time after his father began spiraling into full blown alcoholism , Cedric went out fishing with him on their boat. The weather wasn't particularly good for fishing. There were many dark clouds about which threatened rain. His dad did not heed his warning and took them out regardless. While out, Cedric smelled alcohol under his dad's breath. He knew it would not bode well for them..As the clouds started to pour rain and the sky became darker and darker; Cedric urged his dad to turn back before they were lost at sea. Pulling a bottle from the bait case, Griswold took a long swig and hit Cedric with it. Blood streamed down his head from the blow. Griswold told him they weren't going anywhere and they would be with his crew soon enough. Terrified, Cedric watched helplessly as the storm approached and took their boat on a wild ride. The winds howled, while the waves tossed them too and fro. His Dad was surprisingly calm during the whole ordeal. Cedric knew that if they did not row back towards shore they would perish from the storm. Griswold would kill them both for his own sick satisfaction. 

The man turned towards the sea with outstretched arms and yelled for it to take them both. Tears mixed with rain and blood ran down Cedric's face. Great sadness, anger and fear moved the forsaken son to grab hold of one of the oars and with both hands raised it up. Just as Griswold turned back, Cedric brought the oar across his head with all the strength he muster. There was a dull thud and a grunt. Cedric watched in fear and amazement as Griswold disappeared into the raging waters. He looked on, dumbfounded, for some time. Brought to his senses by the noise, he took the oars and rowed with all his might. He had to escape, he had to get out of there. He fought against the raging seas for hours. Afterward, he collapsed from exhaustion, but lo and behold, the storm had subsided! He was free from his father, but would he be considered a murderer for what he did? He shook at the thought.

In the aftermath of the storm, Cedric managed to row home and meet his mother. She was distraught by the news. Cedric had told her, Griswold was lost at sea. He felt guilty but did not want anyone to know what he did. Especially his mom. Unremarkably, things improved after Griswold's demise. Adeline and Cedric lived pretty happy lives and enjoyed being in the sun. 

At the age of 16 a passing merchant vessel was passing by. Cedric decided it was time for him to go off on his own adventures and maybe find the treasure his father had spent his whole life seeking. Adeline was saddened by the news, but realized she could not keep her son in that place. He was made for greatness and she gave him her blessing. 

Cedric became a sailor to various ships and vessels over the next years. He learned the finer art of navigation from excellent teachers. He liked his work, but he did not get the adventures he so desired. Until that fateful day..Gol D. Roger was executed, but not before issuing the infamous line about the One Piece. After Cedric heard the news in the paper, he realized what he wanted to do with the rest of his life. He wanted to be an honorable pirate who looked out for the downtrodden and helped them fulfill their dreams. He would lift them up rather then beat them down. He would be everything his father was not. This would be true, except for his alcohol problem that he inherited from Griswold.

More years went by. He became stronger and more adventurous every day. Joining a pirate crew, Cedric had acquired a powerful blunderbuss and was and excellent shot with it to boot. It cost him and arm and a leg but he was able to have it custom build with specialized ammunition. He changed his wardrobe as well, going for flashy eye-popping colors to bring some energy onto the scene. He still struggled with his addiction, but among other pirates, it was easy to hide it.[/hider]  

[center][h3][b]Combat Specialties[/b][/h3][/center]
[b]Skills and Abilities:[/b] 
Boating - Cedric is skilled in the art of boating from many years of experience. This includes tying knots, sailing, steering the ship expertly, judging location by the stars and many other boat related skills. This includes great balance on unstable platforms. He is able to climb and leap from them very easily. 

Marksman - He is an excellent shot with his weapon of choice, his blunderbuss. 

Swordsmanship - He is a decent swordsman and utilizes a large bayonet on his blunderbuss for close quarters fighting.

Durability - Cedric can take a whole lot of punishment and this is multiplied greatly while he is drunk due to him having less feeling. When he sobers up however..

Master Navigator - Perhaps Cedric's greatest ability is being able to chart a course from a position and get to another without any chance of getting lost. However, if Cedric has forgotten or doesn't know where they or the place they want to go to is, this ability will not work.

Willpower - Cedric has a "never give up" attitude and will fight to the end for his family and the things he believes in. 
 
[b]Devil Fruit:[/b] N/A
[b]Haki:[/b] N/A

[b]Gear:[/b] Custom-built blunderbuss that fires different types of ammo; strapping it to his back. Fancy clothing. Two pistols on his hips. Ammunition stored in his jacket. Navigation tools.

[b]Fighting Style:[/b] Cedric specializes in mid-long range combat utilizing his blunderbuss to fire different types of ammunition as the situation calls for it. If an opponent gets in close he is by no means defenseless and can wield his bayonet decently and carries shotgun ammo to blow them away. His pistols are mostly for show and some last defense fighting.  

[b]Techniques:[/b] 
Flameshot - flammable ammunition for mid-long range combat.

Broadshot - fires multiple shotgun pellets for close range combat. Deals massive damage at the specified range. Useless at longer ranges.

Trapshot - shoots out a weighted net that envelops enemies. Close-mid range.

Boomshot - and explosive ammunition only used if absolutely necessary. Experimental.

Fireworkshot - for show and signaling allies and enemies. Comes in multiple colors!


[center][h3][b]Nakama[/b][/h3][/center]


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