Description 

Fletcher Beckett is a tall blonde man with boyish looks. He ensures he dresses well for every occasion and is very self-conscious of his appearance. He is adamant about being clean-shaven, viewing facial hair as a failure of personal hygiene. Beckett used to serve in the Royal Navy before he landed in New Alexandria. He is well-educated and well-spoken. He was once a criminal turned civilian but now works in the Marshal's Office.

Early Life 

Fletcher Beckett was born into a wealthy seafaring family aboard the HMS Resilience somewhere in the South Seas. His father served as a well-regarded figurehead of the Royal Navy. Fletcher's mother died during childbirth, and his father blamed him for it, treating him coldly ever since. Fletcher received a classical education and was brought up as a sailor, following in his father's footsteps worldwide.

In 1898, the Royal Navy was dispatched to covertly assist the US Navy at the Battle of Manila Bay. Fletcher proved himself a competent serviceman under pressure. However, Fletcher grew increasingly uncomfortable living and working under his father, with their relationship becoming increasingly estranged. In late 1899, the fleet was patrolling the Caribbean. Fletcher packed a small bag with clothes and money. During the night, with most of the crew asleep, Fletcher deserted. Cutting down a lifeboat into the choppy waters, he paddled until night turned into day. A passing merchant ship collected him, and its crew offered him food and water. Fletcher did not tell them of his true origins, shamed to confess his nature as a deserter. The vessel continued its sail for New Alexandria. Soon after landing at Saint Denis harbour, Fletcher shed his naval attire and adorned himself in new clothes.

Present Life 

Fletcher found it difficult adjusting to life in New Alexandria. He made friends with Poppy, and the two committed crimes together to make a living. He helped her deal with a violent man who was extorting and harming her. It was from this experience that Fletcher and Poppy's sibling-like bond tightened. Poppy eventually took Fletcher's surname as a symbol of this new reality. When this was all in the past, Fletcher dedicated his life to reforming and redeeming himself. He became passionate about fashion and tailoring, running a tailor shop in Blackwater and becoming labelled "the Prince of Blackwater" by people. Having his business and friends harmed by criminals, Fletcher decided to become a deputy with the hope of helping the law and keeping the peace. However, a long career in law enforcement, seeing the worst of the worst, and witnessing the justice system's failures have tainted Fletcher's view of right, wrong, and justice. During this downfall in his morality and craving for justice, Fletcher has killed a member of the Guppie Gang, maltreated and killed a Butcher Creek Cousin, and executed a mass murderer.

Fletcher is currently serving his second stint as a Deputy State Marshal.

Affiliations 

Royal Navy
New Alexandria Marshal's Office
New Alexandria Shefiff's Office

Quotes 

"What on earth are you wearing?"

Trivia 

• His first horse, Mark Dennis, was exorcised by Carolina King.
  
  
• Fletcher challenged a dishonourable and unruly man to a gentlemanly duel and won.
  
  
• Despite being a thin man, Fletcher is a pretty apt boxer, thanks to his days of scrapping and sparring in the Navy. He won the Halloween Masquerade Brawl of 1900.
  
  
• Poppy took Fletcher's surname as a symbol of their sibling-like bond.
  
  
• Fletcher's cavalry boots are his pride and joy.