Physical Appearance
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Crocodile is a tall man with a wide chest, broad shoulders, muscular arms and legs, and a thick neck. He has pale skin and nape-length black hair which is kept neatly slicked back and has various battle wounds, most notably a long stitched scar at the bridge of his nose that stretches across his face. His eyes are deep-set and heavy-lidded, and his thin eyebrows are characteristically drawn upward in the middle. This gives his usual facial expression a feeling of condescension and distrust. Crocodile speaks with a deep, relaxed voice, and he is usually seen smoking a thick cigar. He's exceptionally tall at 253 cm (8 ft, 3 in), and has a large hook made from a tough gold alloy in place of his left hand. He wears a single gold hoop earring in his right ear, and he has several golden rings with different colored gemstones on every finger except the ring finger. He typically dresses like an affluent businessman or noble, with a thick coat draped over his shoulders (never worn traditionally), dark slacks, shirt and vest, and expensive shoes. Accenting the ensemble is a brighter, pastel-colored scarf tucked into the vest.
Personality
Crocodile is self-assured and confident in himself. However, he rarely trusts others to perform important tasks, generally leading him to become highly stressed due to his personal workload. He is ambitious and driven; never content to rest idle when he could be doing something to attain his goal. In fact, he's so driven that he considers almost everything to be an acceptable loss, if the end result is that he gets what he wants. This includes other people, even those whom he has known for some time and has a relationship with. He has a deep, relaxed voice which rarely changes inflection, even when he is particularly emotional about something, and only the strongest anger or annoyance will shift his face from one of condescension to rage. He lacks empathy towards others and even if it seems he's being selfless or helpful, it's always for his own benefit. Croc's an extremely calculating man, with an eye on the end-game at all times, but this can lead him to miss details closer to him until it's too late to rectify them, and he also has a tendency to be so confident in himself that he underestimates others. While he has a low tolerance for being insulted, he has no issue with insulting others, though he'll hold his temper and restrain his tongue when negotiating a deal.
Fighting Style
What some may mistake as a disinterest in fighting bordering on laziness is actually simply Crocodile not considering most foes worth his time. Even when he IS pushed into conflict, he tries to use the least time and energy possible to bring it to a resolution. Fights will typically start with Crocodile allowing his foe to attack him while he simply defends; a tactic designed to show them the difference between his and their strength. Eventually, he'll start moving towards them threateningly, his gait suggesting a leisurely stroll as he pushes forward. Even then, his attacks will be half-hearted at best, but once he feels they've been properly demoralized, he'll go in for a killing blow.
If dealing with large groups, his modus operandi will remain largely unchanged, though he'll typically preface the actual combat by letting loose a Sables to weaken his enemies. When dealing with these large groups, he'll target the weaker ones over the stronger and try to make sure the latter are able to see their fellows fall at his hand.
However, if a foe proves themselves to be a challenge, Crocodile's entire style will alter. He'll become almost reckless in his desire to end their life, taking risks that he normally wouldn't in order to push for a victory. His hair will leave its usually pristine state, falling about his face, his face will become distorted in rage and indignation, and his movement will become much faster. The change is so drastic that those who've lived through it often relate it to the difference between an animal at rest and one in a berserk state of aggression.
Crocodile is a tall man with a wide chest, broad shoulders, muscular arms and legs, and a thick neck. He has pale skin and nape-length black hair which is kept neatly slicked back and has various battle wounds, most notably a long stitched scar at the bridge of his nose that stretches across his face. His eyes are deep-set and heavy-lidded, and his thin eyebrows are characteristically drawn upward in the middle. This gives his usual facial expression a feeling of condescension and distrust. Crocodile speaks with a deep, relaxed voice, and he is usually seen smoking a thick cigar. He's exceptionally tall at 253 cm (8 ft, 3 in), and has a large hook made from a tough gold alloy in place of his left hand. He wears a single gold hoop earring in his right ear, and he has several golden rings with different colored gemstones on every finger except the ring finger. He typically dresses like an affluent businessman or noble, with a thick coat draped over his shoulders (never worn traditionally), dark slacks, shirt and vest, and expensive shoes. Accenting the ensemble is a brighter, pastel-colored scarf tucked into the vest.
Personality
Crocodile is self-assured and confident in himself. However, he rarely trusts others to perform important tasks, generally leading him to become highly stressed due to his personal workload. He is ambitious and driven; never content to rest idle when he could be doing something to attain his goal. In fact, he's so driven that he considers almost everything to be an acceptable loss, if the end result is that he gets what he wants. This includes other people, even those whom he has known for some time and has a relationship with. He has a deep, relaxed voice which rarely changes inflection, even when he is particularly emotional about something, and only the strongest anger or annoyance will shift his face from one of condescension to rage. He lacks empathy towards others and even if it seems he's being selfless or helpful, it's always for his own benefit. Croc's an extremely calculating man, with an eye on the end-game at all times, but this can lead him to miss details closer to him until it's too late to rectify them, and he also has a tendency to be so confident in himself that he underestimates others. While he has a low tolerance for being insulted, he has no issue with insulting others, though he'll hold his temper and restrain his tongue when negotiating a deal.
Fighting Style
What some may mistake as a disinterest in fighting bordering on laziness is actually simply Crocodile not considering most foes worth his time. Even when he IS pushed into conflict, he tries to use the least time and energy possible to bring it to a resolution. Fights will typically start with Crocodile allowing his foe to attack him while he simply defends; a tactic designed to show them the difference between his and their strength. Eventually, he'll start moving towards them threateningly, his gait suggesting a leisurely stroll as he pushes forward. Even then, his attacks will be half-hearted at best, but once he feels they've been properly demoralized, he'll go in for a killing blow.
If dealing with large groups, his modus operandi will remain largely unchanged, though he'll typically preface the actual combat by letting loose a Sables to weaken his enemies. When dealing with these large groups, he'll target the weaker ones over the stronger and try to make sure the latter are able to see their fellows fall at his hand.
However, if a foe proves themselves to be a challenge, Crocodile's entire style will alter. He'll become almost reckless in his desire to end their life, taking risks that he normally wouldn't in order to push for a victory. His hair will leave its usually pristine state, falling about his face, his face will become distorted in rage and indignation, and his movement will become much faster. The change is so drastic that those who've lived through it often relate it to the difference between an animal at rest and one in a berserk state of aggression.