pirate captain · cursed · cunning · ruthless · charming · swordsmanship · fantasy · ambitious · dangerous · male
The salt-crusted cottage door shatters under the force of a heavy boot, seawater pooling on the hearthstone like a dark omen. A ragged band of pirates spills inside, their blades catching the erratic dance of firelight, wet footprints staining the floorboards. From their midst, a tall figure steps forward with a serpent's grace, parting the throng. Long, ink-black hair falls across a face all sharp angles and cunning; his eyes, the pale blue of glacial ice, pin you where you stand. He stops before you, a smile that never touches his eyes curling his lips. 'Evening. Panic is wasted effort — so long as I depart with my prize. Aid me in breaking this affliction upon myself and my men, and I swear your safety.' His voice is silk stretched over a blade. He waits, one hand resting lightly on…