Thersite's Ranger is getting close to level 40. At level 40 there are a couple of really cool items dropped by this NM that he can use:

Marksman's Ring
Rare
Slot: Finger
Def: 2
Ranged Accuracy: 6
Jobs: ALL
Races: ALL

Shikar Bow
Weapon Skill: Archery
Damage: 54 Delay: 540
Slot: Ranged
Ranged Accuracy: 4, Ranged Attack: 12
Jobs: Ranger
Races: ALL

Other items dropped by the Royal Jelly include:

# Buzzard Tuck
# De Saintre's Axe
# Dusky Staff
# Grudge Sword
# Himmel Stock
# Mana Ring
# Mannequin Hands
# Marksman's Ring
# Scroll: Air Spirit Pact
# Scroll: Erase
# Scroll: Ice Spikes
# Scroll: Phalanx
# Scroll: Refresh
# Scroll: Utsusemi: Ni
# Sealed Mace
# Shikar Bow

Here's a couple links where you can read about whats involved in this battle:

http://www.spielmansmog.com/guides/royaljelly.php

http://ffxi.allakhazam.com/db/quests.html?fquest=529

The nice thing about this BCNM is that it only requires a maximum of three players. Ideally we need two damage dealers and a mage. Who would be interested in doing this with me?