[hider= Captain 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] Captain/Navigator/Marksman
[b]Bounty:[/b] 31,000,000 belli 

[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. The names he gives his attacks are also notoriously bland or predictable. He is very bad with creative naming and his enemies as well as his allies point this fact out constantly.

[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. He was a dark haired, bearded man with broad shoulders and strong girth. Unfortunately for Cedric and his gentle 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 and consolidated in his childhood friend Elizabeth. She had ambitions to become the head mid-wife of the island to help deliver children safely into their parent's arms. She was a brunette with piercing brown eyes and a very strong will. They spent many afternoons together away from the chaos that was Cedric's father.

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. Cedric swore he would never become an alcoholic like his father. He spent more time with Elizabeth and became very close with her. She would oftentimes, talk about the future they could have together. She would list names she liked, and asked Cedric what he thought very frequently. Cedric thought one day at a time and considered her far-off sight to be silly and distracting from the here and now. Though her company helped him keep his mind off of his lost father and he was fond of her. Though, not in the same way. His mother seemed take pleasure in watching the two enjoy one an others company. There seemed to be a fire that was rekindled his mother's eyes. They were some of the best times of Cedric's life.

At the age of 16 a passing merchant vessel came 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. Elizabeth was very upset and tried to convince him to stay. She begged and pleaded, worried that she would lose her only friend that truly understood her. Cedric reassured her that he would be back. He needed to head out into the seas. There he would learn how to be a man. Bidding farewell, he took off into the great blue.

Cedric became a sailor to various ships and vessels over the next 9 years. He learned the finer art of navigation from excellent teachers. They said he had a natural compass inside him, a 'gift'. He didn't understand the reasoning behind it, but utilized it very well. He liked his work, but he did not get the extreme adventures he had imagined in his head as a child and as his father had once told him. Every few years he would return home. On one occasion his mother greeted him warmly and told him of the goings on of the island. Including Elizabeth taking over the position of head midwife at a very young age. Her predecessor had become very sick and was on the verge of death. Elizabeth embraced Cedric and was ecstatic that he had returned. She had become quite a stunning woman. Her eyes seems to pierce Cedric into his soul and she had a tall stately look about her. Cedric had grown as well. No longer a boy, but a strong tough, but still kind-hearted man. Despite telling her he was only visiting for a short while, she acted as if she hadn't heard him. She went on about how their life would like now that he had had his adventures and she was head mid-wife. Everything would be perfectly in order from now on. Cedric once again, informed her that he was not staying. She became visibly upset and cried on his arm for some time until Cedric was at the point of embarrassment. She wanted to know [i]why[/i] he continued to avoid her feelings. He responded that he did not feel the same way about her. She was like an old family friend. Cedric was not ready to settle down. She was greatly distraught over this news, but she quickly regained her composure. If that was the way he felt, she would respect his decision. It was quite something how quickly she could change her demeanor from sad to composed. He left home with a wave and promised to bring great riches the next time he returned and make the whole island rich. The townsfolk laughed in unison. Cedric had become something like a folk town hero. Bringing new trading vessels and more wealth to the people of their island. Elizabeth looked on quietly and as Cedric waved one last time before departure, cried to herself.

During one of his stays at a mercantile port, he met the most beautiful woman he'd ever seen. Her eyes were the brightest green and her long, auburn hair flowed behind her gracefully as she walked. She was a petite but fiery woman. She was a spinster in a weaving shop. Boone knew he couldn't live another hour without her and tried courting her..to humorous results. Despite his awkwardness and tough guy act, she eventually warmed up to him and revealed her name, Amber. Over time, he sent many gifts to her with his extra funds acquired on his travels. He eventually proposed to her at the port after months of courtship and she gleefully accepted. 

Afterward, they traveled to Cedric's home island. As promised, but not as expected, Cedric had brought "great riches", the beauty Amber. He introduced her to his mother, Adeline. She was happy for them and took a liking to her immediately. Elizabeth was very surprised, but maintained a polite demeanor around them both. When Cedric was along she would visit with him and explain to him he was making a mistake. Amber was shallow and didn't have the body type to rear children. However, Elizabeth said she was [i]very[/i] capable. Cedric rebuffed her attempts at seducing him and demanded an apology. She quickly did and lowered her head submissively. Cedric, being the forgiving man he was, accepted her apology. They moved on like it never happened...

Within a few days, Cedric and Amber were married in the sight of the whole island at the respective ages of 27 and 25. They enjoyed blissful years of marriage on the island. During this period his mother passed away in a strange illness that had recently taken hold of certain individuals of the island. It happened slowly, but eventually ended in her death. Cedric was extremely sorrowful that he'd never gotten to tell her the truth of what happened to his father. He confided in Amber and she comforted him in the wake of his mother's death. Elizabeth mostly kept to herself and took care of the pregnant women of the island. She was applauded for her skillful work. She could easily make much more money in bigger towns and cities of South Blue, but remained with them regardless. She would greet the couple whenever she saw them and remained very polite. Cedric was distant to her, but Amber reminded him of the good things she was doing for the town and how he had confided in her when he needed someone most.

One day, Amber informed Cedric she was pregnant. Though hesitant at first, but due to Amber's insistence, they asked Elizabeth if she would take care of Amber for the duration of the pregnancy. She was the head mid-wife after all. She happily accepted and the couple became good friends with Elizabeth for the first few months of the pregnancy. Cedric was so excited he decided to set off on a voyage in order to make more belli to provide for his growing family. But not before he took Elizabeth aside and asked her to look out for Amber with her life. Elizabeth promised she wouldn't let anything happen to her. With Amber's blessing he left the island at the age of 29. He was gone for a period of 4 months due to storm complications. By the time he returned, Elizabeth sorrowfully informed him that Amber had died along with the child due to complications in birth a few days prior. He demanded to see their graves. She took them to their graves on a hill by his mother's old house. They were buried right next to her and a placeholder for his father. There he spent the next week in grief, weeping bitterly. The townsfolk tried to comfort him, but he was inconsolable. He began to drink excessively to numb the pain. Finally, Elizabeth came and wrapped her arms around his neck in tears. She said she was so sorry for his losses and that she would be there for him if ever he needed her. He thanked her for her kind words and accepted her condolences. However, it was too soon to start afresh. The loss was too close to his heart. He had to leave and find a purpose, wherever or whatever that might be.       

Cedric went back to his job as a navigator to merchant ships. His drinking problem was increasingly exacerbated by the long days at sea. He couldn't get past the pain of his losses and drowned his sorrows in the bottle. When he had drunk enough, he would forget, for a time. He sailed almost purposeless for some time. 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 excessive drinking.

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 easier to hide it.[/hider]  

[center][h3][b]Combat Specialties[/b][/h3][/center]
[b]Skills and Abilities:[/b] 

[b]Boating[/b] - 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. 

[b]Marksman[/b] - He is an excellent shot with his weapon of choice, his blunderbuss. 

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

[b]Durability[/b] - 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..

[b]Master Navigator[/b] - 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.

[b]Willpower[/b] - 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] Conqueror's Haki - [b]Locked[/b]

[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] 

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

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

[b]Trapshot[/b] - shoots out a weighted net that envelops enemies. Close-mid range.

[b]Boomshot[/b] - and explosive ammunition only used if absolutely necessary. Experimental.

[b]Fireworkshot[/b] - for show and signaling allies and enemies. Comes in multiple colors!


[center][h3][b]Nakama[/b][/h3][/center]
Captain Cedric D. Boone is fiercely protective of his crew whom he truly considers like a family. He loves them despite their many quirks and problems. Though he may sometimes become exasperated by their choices and antics. However, at the end of the day, he desires for them to be able to accomplish their dreams. 

[b]Bonesword[/b] - Cedric thinks of Bonesword like the son he never was able to enjoy. He sees greatness in him and wants to nurture that to the fullest extent. Making him firstmate was his way to put greater responsibility on BS and in turn, groom him into a strong leader. Cedric sees BS as very strong with only potential for improvement. He even asks BS to teach any crew members who want to learn the art of the sword; Cedric included. They like to enjoy a good drink together, but only when Cedric is already inebriated. Otherwise he says something like,"Children and skeleton children should not drink this young." He tries to ignore the whole "tea party thing."

[b]Dirk[/b] - Dirk is definitely a strange one. Cedric sees him as not fully there in the head and treats him with a kind demeanor. Whenever Dirk needs someone to talk to about his issues Cedric is always willing to lend and ear and give him advice. Sometimes ill-advised. Realizing Dirk is sometimes in a sad place, Boone tries to lift his spirits with a funny story or joke. Unfortunately, Dirk doesn't understand his jokes very well. Whenever Cedric needs something done stealthily, Dirk is his man. Though Cedric realizes Dirk does not have the usual emotional development for his age; Boone sees great power and ambition in him. This both excites and concerns him. What Dirk does with it will make all the difference.

[b]Slick[/b] - Slick and Cedric met each other on the wrong foot. You could call it a misunderstanding, except for the fact that Slick was actively trying to set his ship ablaze. After knocking him overboard, another crew member asked if they could save him. Though hesitating at first, he agreed and Slick was helped aboard. Cedric has been wary of Slick because of his pyromaniac tendencies, but after Slick explained his reasoning, Cedric has become more trusting. That being said, he puts him to work constantly in order to make sure he doesn't get bored and burn the ship accidentally.  

[b]Caesar[/b] - Boone and Caesar are a mismatch of similar and different character traits. Boone hard-working, Caesar utterly lazy. But both enjoy alcohol too much. Boone can become exasperated with Caesar but does genuinely care about him. He encourages him to get to work when he is lazying about. Seeing how he has many less issues then the other crew, Boone decided to make him the crews' shrink; very shortly after he was "saved." Both to give him something to do and to make everybody's lives more stress free like Caesar's. While having a session with Caesar, Cedric will explain his alcohol problem. After a few minutes, they usually end up drinking anyway.

[b]Isuza[/b] -

[b]Feya[/b] - Feya is a firebrand and has just the right kind of enthusiasm Cedric loves. Her tenacity and go get em attitude is just what their crew of misfits needs to whip them into shape. She can be a little overbearing at times, especially when Cedric is trying to engage in his favorite pastime, drinking. She will berate and punch him to the point he will drink in secret in order to avoid her watchful eyes. When not drinking, Cedric gives Feya some goals he would like to get the rest of the crew on. Training, working out and other physical activities. She is the best workout trainer he has ever seen and even takes part from time to time.

[b]Lilliana[/b] - Lilliana was one of the two first members to join Cedric's crew. She had taken Bonesword under her wing and Cedric realized she would be an invaluable asset not only for her motherly skills, but for her medical/tech knowledge. A solid doctor is just what the uh..doctor ordered. Cedric and Lili are very cordial around the rest of the crew. When engaging in one on one conversations they are much more personal. Cedric feels able to ask for advice regarding members of the crew or problems he is facing. Lilliana is always willing to lend her kind ear and advice to Captain Cedric D. Boone.


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