Pick up the Thief Gloves in Amur, that will help out a lot. He can equip throwing weapons such as the Boomerang (powerful attack plus back row plus thief's innate high evade=good). He can also equip the Main Gauche and Orhicalon(sp?), as well as the Air Knife. He is a good character because of his high evade. His attack is decent, he can flee from battles, and he unlocks doors for free. Not too bad, really. Like most characters, however, he isn't all that useful immediately after you get him.