Nothing is known of Jacques' background. Judging by his name, he is most likely of French descent or possibly of a Francophone community. He works as a pianist in Thieves' Landing and has a very rude and aggressive personality.
Events of Red Dead Redemption[]
Jacques can most commonly be found playing the piano at The Dixie Rose, Thieves' Landingbrothel, or playing Poker in the Saloon. He can also be encountered talking with someone on the phone in the said brothel, presumably a family member. Jacques may challenge the player to a duel while they are in the area, or after being caught cheating at Poker. Sometimes he might even challenge the player to a duel in other places around New Austin or West Elizabeth. He also appears in Random Encounters where he tries to stab prostitutes to death. If the player doesn't intervene, he will kill her and flee the crime scene.
Events of Undead Nightmare[]
In Undead Nightmare, Jacques can be found defending Thieves' Landing, where he is either on the roof of the Gunsmith or on the balcony of the Dixie Rose brothel. If Thieves' Landing is saved and Jacques survives, he will stand by the saloon. He is often the survivor leader in the town.
He can also be found in surrounding parts of America, challenging Marston to a zombie-shooting contest.
Quotes[]
“
Hey! Yellow belly! Come here!
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—Jacques Billeray
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Let's see how fast a girl like you draws iron.
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—Jacques Billeray challenging Marston to a duel
“
Hey buddy, want to help out?
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—Jacques Billeray explaining his situation in UN
“
You again? Help me get rid of some more of these undead cocksuckers.
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—Jacques Billeray explaining his situation
“
I bet you some ammunition I can kill more of these bastards than you.
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—Jacques Billeray challenging the player to a shooting contest
“
Step it up now, getting too close.
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—Jacques Billeray complaining about nearby undead
“
Eyesight bad? Whoo-wee.
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—Jacques Billeray complaining on some nearby undead
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I can't believe it. Oh well, I'll pay up.
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—Jacques Billeray after losing a shooting contest
“
A lot of my family got killed in this mess.
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—Jacques Billeray talking about the Undead Nightmare
“
Your breath smells terrible!
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—Jacques Billeray insulting the undead and enemies alike
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I kill you, death!
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—Jacques Billeray insulting the undead and enemies alike
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Bullets, shit-for-brains!
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—Jacques Billeray asking "politely" for more bullets
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You got me madder than an old white hen! I need bullets, fool!
Despite the fact that his name suggests French origin, like Leander Holland, he has no French accent.
Sometimes while playing Poker, he mentions that his mother has tuberculosis. It is possible he talks to her or her doctor while on the phone in the brothel.
His name may refer to Jacques Villeret, a French actor who started in French westerns, due to the similar pronunciation.
