Fils aime de Maxine. With a brood of five chicks, including four gorgeous daughters, it’s only natural that the ageless proprietress of Madame Maxine’s has a soft spot for her handsome, yet wayward boy. Of course, the ladies of the French Quarter will always reserve a special spot in their boudoir for Maxime’s favorite offspring. Rex LeBeau – world traveler, card sharp, math wiz and undercover knife expert.

Rex is only a few of a handful that the governor has suspended R.S. 14:95. If it can be concealed, LeBeau is authorized to carry it. Probably something to do with the infamous (among law enforcement circles, anyway) boathouse incident: night of the first lady’s fancy Fais do do and LeBeau saving his honor’s butt from swamp-assassins, using only his secreted drop-point. Just a few outside the Agents know that special piece of hardware was hand-crafted for him by Etoufee Eddie as a thank you present. And Eddie doesn’t give presents. It was also rumored to be blessed by priestess LeeLee herself, many years ago. The darker elements warily refer to Rex’s prize procession simply as LeCoupeur, fearing it has special ju ju. Yet, Ladies-man LeBeau never ceases to smile after a rough go-around. He brings a special Joie de Vivre that keeps the team upbeat through the scariest assignments and on ‘til the next day dawns.