Leader Rick

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Leader Rick is an Overseer Survivor and STR type Warrior, who has the potential to be promoted to Mythical Grade.

## Background

With the new acquisition of horses, Rick saw an opportunity to increase Alexandria’s defenses and get a handful of community members comfortable fighting beside a makeshift cavalry. He wasn’t expecting any need for it, but with the trade routes between the Kingdom and Hilltop becoming more popular for travel, he wanted to ensure they’d be ready for any unwelcome surprises.
Since all of the volunteers helping to keep Alexandria safe had combat experience, Rick had expected things to go pretty smoothly. But the people on foot kept stumbling and injuring themselves trying to avoid the horses.
So Rick had set up drills three times a week to get them used to fighting alongside the cavalry. Today was their fifth drill, and most of the volunteers were used to the horses by now. Observing them proudly, Rick spotted a man sitting alone, ashen-faced, in the shade.
“Warren, right?”
Rick placed his canteen on the ground. “Still can’t get used to ’em, huh? What is it—afraid of horses?” Warren didn’t answer, hugging his knees to his chest. To break the ice, Rick passed the canteen to him and watched as Warren accepted it silently with trembling hands.
“How Heath tells it, you’re a good man to have on your side in a fight. Quick off the mark, and handy with knives to boot.”
“Just doing what I can, like everyone else.”
Warren took a swig of water.
“Is that right? I gotta think, smart man like you, maybe you’re using your head. Pretending to be afraid of horses. Maybe you figure it’ll keep you off the frontlines,” Rick spoke deliberately.
“No way...I wanna do my part. It’s why I volunteered.”
Warren took another swallow.
“I got kicked by one... when I was a kid.”
Rick nodded. He believed Warren was telling the truth, but fear was a luxury they couldn’t afford.
“I get it. Everyone’s scared of something in life. That’s for sure.”
“Yeah, I guess.”
“But are you more afraid of horses? Or dying?”
Warren stared at the ground, then finished the rest of the water. He took a long beat before answering.
“Dying, of course.”
“No shit. Then you’re gonna find a way to work through this. Because living in fear is worse than dying. Good news is, we still got time. We’ll make it work.”
Rick clapped Warren’s shoulder and turned to leave.
“What are you afraid of?” Warren asked.
Without hesitation, Rick answered.
“Losing my son. It’s what keeps me up at night.”
Rick looked over to where Carl was practicing his aim on horseback. Next to him, Michonne held his horse’s reins to keep it steady. Turning his gaze back to Warren, Rick offered him a hand.
“Everything I do is for my boy. There’s nothing I wouldn’t do to keep him safe. No risk I wouldn’t take. I won’t take chances with his life. So I’m gonna need you to be part of the solution. Help me protect him.”
Warren gripped Rick’s hand and stood up. With a determined breath, he started walking toward the other volunteers.
“Keep in mind, seeing the way you act around them, they’re probably scared of you too,” Rick called out behind him.
“Get acquainted with ’em. And remember, they’re just as scared of dying as you!”
Warren gave a slight smile and kept walking. He hoped he lived long enough to become a leader like Rick someday.

## Skills

 61 | Special Connection | During combat: Upon receiving a CC effect, Rick immediately removes it and calms his horse. In the meantime, an Alexandria soldier appears to help him out. Triggers once every 12 sec.

## Recommended Gear

Leader Rick is a decent Survivor for PvP. It's recommended to get his Personal Gear to level 20 and give him the Asyl's Best Shoes, Asyl's Best Supplies or Asyl's Best Bulletproof Vest as Special Gear.