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PLAYER NAME: Thing 2
PRONOUNS: He/Him/They
OVER 18?: Y
CONTACT: PM
OTHER CHARACTERS: Y

CHARACTER NAME: Billy the Kid
CHARACTER AGE: 21
CANON: Wiki
CANON POINT: Post Lostbelt 7
CRAU INFO: N/A

SUITABILITY:
There are several reasons why LILITH would be interested in bringing in Archer to help. While he might not have the same flair as many of the more legendary servants, most would mistake him as a regular cowboy, a young man with pretty eyes, a friendly smile, and a loud laugh. But that’s on them, underneath the smiles and cheer, are constantly moving eyes, a person on constant alert, and someone with more than his fair share of blood on his hands. An expert on firearms, an ability to operate any vehicle, experience as an outlaw, and other abilities afforded to him due to his status as a servant, Billy is a formidable one-person army in his own right.

In a world where threats might manifest in tangible and ephemeral forms, Billy's legendary marksmanship provides a reliable and decisive means of dealing with physical and even metaphysical dangers. His ability to rapidly and accurately dispatch targets could be crucial against monstrous entities that he might encounter.

He is no stranger to violence, and living as a bandit has caused him to be craftier than most and more than okay with taking actions that others would have difficulty performing. He is the one who had attempted to kill a beaten opponent (Kadoc) because they still threatened his friends and partner. And after they had officially restrained him, Billy had also been the one to suggest killing him still. While Billy would rather resort to violence last, he is still the type to draw his gun first and get his hands dirty, rather than risk having a threat return to cause problems in the future. Generally, this isn’t done out of any real anger or hate, but more out of a form of pragmatism, for him, it’s cold logic.

He also approaches most situations similarly. Archer is the type to observe first and plan while being as flexible as possible; he prefers surprise to upfront confrontation and knowing what he’s facing first and then deciding how to act. He’ll seek precision and shock and look to end an encounter as quickly as possible, over having a long, drawn-out fight. Or find an escape route should things not go as planned.

The Wild West demanded quick wits and the ability to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances. Life as a thief wanted for murder only increased the demand for that ability.

Beyond his experience as a bandit, he is also no stranger to facing off against various monsters, other servants, and the supernatural. As a servant, Archer has faced off against various enemies, from a giant, mutant mammoth, to gods, to corpses, whole armies of endless, self-replicating beings by himself, and eldritch horrors. All of which he has dispatched with relative ease. Very little rattles him anymore, and his flexibility allows him to make snap changes to his decisions when required.

In short, he is more than capable of being sent on missions to defeat monsters and would be more than willing to go. He could be expected to find ways to accomplish the mission and return alive and in one piece alongside his comrades.

Overall, life in the West was hard; life as an outlaw in the West could be even harder. Billy's life on the American frontier was a constant struggle for survival, filled with violence and betrayal. This background has likely forged a resilience and a pragmatic approach to dangerous situations. He's not easily rattled by the bizarre or the deadly and would be a valuable asset to LILITH and his team.

As for how he will cooperate and work alongside LILITH, Billy is generally the rebellious sort with a general dislike for authority figures, and doesn’t care much for master-servant relationships. That said, he also has a moral compass and a strong sense of loyalty and compassion for others (despite his generally calculating mindset and reputation). He is likely to view LILITH as a contractor or employer. One whose goals will also align with his own is helping those who can’t help themselves and saving people in need, no matter the cost. Archer is not purely self-serving, and while he might not be entirely on board with an action or policy taken, he is unlikely to turn against his employer, viewing actions and policies taken as necessary or needed to get a job done.


PERSONALITY TRAITS:

Positive:
Loyal (when earned) – While he may be wary of others, those who prove themselves earn his steadfast loyalty.

Brave: Faces danger head-on without hesitation, displaying remarkable courage even in overwhelming situations.

Good-Humored/natured: Enjoys a good laugh and can often lighten tense situations with his humor.

Adaptable: Quick to adjust to new environments and challenges, able to think on his feet and find solutions.

Negative:
Distrustful Nature: A deep-seated suspicion of others, born from repeated betrayals and the harsh realities of his life.

Cynical Idealist: Beneath a carefree exterior, a deep-seated disappointment in the world and its injustices, leading to a jaded perspective.

Disregard for Authority: A rebellious streak and a reluctance to follow rules or respect figures of power, stemming from his experiences with a corrupt and unjust system.

Vengeful – If someone wrongs him, he doesn’t easily let it go—he’ll make sure they feel the consequences.

PERSONALITY REFERENCE: Wiki personality section

POWERS & SKILLS: Wiki link

Extraordinary strength and endurance: As a servant Billy has gained buffs to both his overall strength and ability to take a hit. While his strength is not on par with many other servants, it is still greater than that of the average human. Similarly, he can take hits that would kill a normal person. He is a fragile speedster and is more of a glass canon than anything.

-Inhuman speeds- Even before he had become a servant, Billy had always been a guile speedster with an innate ability to escape danger.

-Able to fire bullets capable of harming incorporeal entities, supernatural beings, and other servants. Empowering his bullets within mana, thereby strengthening them and allowing them to bring down giants ghosts, and other supernatural, and preternatural, beings.

In game abilities: Many of Billy’s abilities are centered around his agility and ability to hit things really, really fast with his gun with unnatural accuracy.
-Mind’s Eye (Fake) C: Grants Billy a brief increase to his speed and evasive abilities, allowing him to skirt out of the direst of situations while also buffing up his critical attack power.

-Marksmanship A++: Greatly increases his critical damage output for a short time. He becomes more likely to hit his target.
-Quick Draw A+: Exactly what it says. It helps him prepare to use his Noble Phantasm much quicker.

Class Skills: As an archer Billy has access to certain class abilities.

-Independent action A: Increases his critical strength while also giving him an ability to act independently of his master.
-Riding C+: Increases his speed and mobility; is reflective of his horsemanship.

Noble Phantasm: Billy’s ultimate.

-Thunderer: The ability itself isn’t necessarily magical per say, as much as it is a buff to Billy’s own skill with a gun. His noble phantasm allows Billy to reenact the mythical high noon showdown. Billy’s speed is increased to exponential levels and allows him to draw and fire his gun so fast that he is capable of firing three bullets seemingly at once. While time will appear to also slow down for him, allowing him to accurately understand and predict his opponent’s movements, thereby letting all of Billy’s shots land where he wants with pinpoint, unavoidable accuracy.


NERFED POWERS: Most likely his speed and strength will need to be brought down to levels where he won’t be the impossible, Superman levels fast, but still far quicker on the draw than the average person ought to be. Similarly his Servant levels of strength will likely need to be brought down towards more Olympian, weight-lifter levels.


PERSONAL ITEM: Colt M1877 Revolver. There's nothing particularly special about it, it just looks cool and is the "Thunderer" version.

ALTERNATE IDENTITY: Henry McCarty

CODE NAME CHOICE: Archer


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