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   Put your hands in there air and empty your wallets! The most notorious gun-slinging outlaw is back in town! EVIL Laughter!
So this guy's been redesigned quite a bit, including a new name. He's definitely inspired by Rattlesnake Jake from the movie "Rango". The redesign helped make that less obvious though. the gun tail is gone for two reasons. First, it was just like Jake's tail mounted gun. second, the engineering is way too complicated for him to do. I mean surgically implanting a muscle triggered gun is almost impossible for professionals. For a guy who never got a chance to get an education, he's pretty smart though. he can however remove the metallic rattle for a selection of blades.

   Hopefully he looks unique enough. Rattlesnakes are among the most used snake species next to Cobras, but for his native location. there's really no better choice than the infamous Diamondback Rattlesnake. That or Cottonmouth, but I wasn't interested in the black this time.

   I guess Alexis may be getting some new artwork to fit the new style along with him.
Just for anyone new to this guy, here's some info on him. 

Name
: Clinton
Age: 30
Height: 4'3" (Mobain scale. Something around 5' 7" for an anthro)
Weight: 112lbs
Status: Taken (Dating Alexis)
Orientation: Straight
Aka: Clint, Burning Bandit, Diamond-Back,

Weapons: Two revolvers, Shotgun, dagger, and interchangeable tail blades.

   Brief story:
Clinton was born into slavery with his parents and sister. When he was a teenager, his owners chopped off his rattle to demoralize him, as the same was done to every rattlesnake they had. Since then, Clinton was defiant of his owners and eventually staged a rebellion to overthrow their owners. With he and his family free with the others, Clinton insured that they found a safe place to live. As for him; Clinton felt he had future to twist.

   He robbed the nearest armory shop and started his career with a bang, leaving his first bank in ashes. He wanted the West to know his name for generations as the new Western Diablo. His crimes were no secret. Every joint he hit was lit a blaze in the night. "The Burning bandit" became his title, and Clinton loved to be hated by the city that enslaved his family line. He made a metalic rattle to replace the nub where his old one used to be. It became a signature of his in a way.

   A few years into his career, he settled down in a town not far from where he started. This spot was different though. bandits and Marauders alike gathered there in a form of ironic peace. No law touched the area but since everyone was dangerous, no one dared steal. Fights still broke out in the old saloons, but that's just how Clint liked it.

   He met the saloon owner at the bar later that day. She was Black-Widow with the most beautiful voice he's heard. Once she walked out from the bar counter, she was definitely unique. Her entire thorax was replaced with steel, including all of her legs. They shared a talk and a drink later that night, and Clint left eager to return the next day.

   Alexis turned out to be a bit of a crook herself, and the two were off like Bonnie and Clyde. Partners in crime. It didn't take them long to build a reputation in the cities and towns they hit. In their home town, they were either the envy of bandits or their heroes. In the cities, they were hated like the Devil, and Alexis loved it.

   One faithful day, they did finally cross the line when they raided another bandit's bunker. Clinton was shot in the back after taking instead of Alexis and dropped like a swatted fly. He laid motionless until the other man leveled his gun at her. Clint broke the act and shot the man in the head. Alexis wiped her tears away still trying to figure out what happened. "Honestly, it didn't even hurt." Clint said laying on his chest. She gave a quivery smile and replied, "Damn you ole diamondback."



   Thought Alexis meant it as his species, that's how Clinton got his "Diamond-Back" nickname. Turns out he'd been whipped so many times, his back is a thick, scarred up shield. The bullet mark can still be seen among the thousands of whip scars on his body.

(Update) Added some background detail, but I think I'm ready to accept defeat. I'm not gonna get a single comment on this, it seems. ^^;
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Steampunk-Jellyfish's avatar
Ah he looks super cool, great design. I was going to say he reminds me of Jake from Rango aha. Still pretty cool though ~ :iconbiggrinplz: