Navy_Vet A Salty Sea dog, Shellbacked Sailor
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AngelNoire Lovecraft Divine
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5 yrs ago
Name:Null L'Ange
Age:24
Height:6 ft.
Build:Lightly Muscular
Hair:Blonde short gentleman's cut.
Facial Hair: Short scruffy, but close stubble.
Eyes:Gunmetal (Real eye color that changes with mood and environment)
Apparel:French military jacket, but a typical tricorn and pantaloons.
Gear:Cigar case and cutter (well-sharpened), Matches, Pocketwatch/Compass-on-chain.
Weapons:Custom Black Steel Falchion with a devil tail pommel, winged hilt, and double infinity ouraboras on the handle for a grip.
Rank:Captain
Ship:Du Morte
Ship Description and class: A french 21-gun frigate with midnight blue silk ballons. (Ex-Navy Ship)
Faction:Pirate
Background:Null began his life poor and unwanted and nameless in the city of Cannes. He grew up a street boy, and learned to climb and scrap and escape as well as any young thief on the streets. He quickly developed a reputation for never being seen, stealing from a shopkeep in such a way that it seemed nothing at all had occurred, giving him the nickname "Null". He was after his twelfth year the leader of a gang of ragtags and runaways who took charge of crimes withing northern Cannes... well small crimes. His real boss had been a man who went by the name L'Ange, who not too long after employing Null to run small crimes, started speaking of him as a son, and dubbed him "Null L'Ange" giving Null his surname. When Null turned twenty L'Ange came to him with an idea to enlist him in the French Navy, then commandeer on of the dreadnought vessels for privateering, L'Ange of course receiving a cut of whatever was brought back and sold. Null agreed that it was a terrific idea, and promptly left to enlist. The strange thing is that it is said L'Ange never left that office, yet inspection of it showed no sign of either a struggle, or a body. L'ange was never heard from again. Null enlisted in the navy, and with the help of his gang of street theives, (teenagers most of them), Took the ship he had been assigned to without spilling a drop of blood, and dropping all of the crew overboard. This gave him an immediate notoriety that was unrivaled for a starting pirate, and it soon became clear that Europe was no longer safe. secretly changing the ships silken ballon from the french baby blue and white to a midnight blue, he sailed off under cover of night, to the America's to plunder the Carribean Main.
oOWonderKinOo ~The curious~
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Name:Molly Wennstretch
Age: 23
Hair: Auburn hair usually pulled back and covered by a bandanna.
Skin:Pale and freckled
Eyes: Stormy gray
Height: 5'7
Weight: 150 lbs
Build: Toned and a little more muscle in her arms.
Rank: Crew member. (Ship mechanic)
Skills: Weapon and machine repair. Strong for her height and weight.
Wardrobe: Usually a pair of overalls, work boots, goggles and a work shirt rolled up to the shoulders.
Weapons:Blunt objects that are readily available in her workshop. She occasionally uses a firearm though she is a terrible shot.
Faction: Pirate
Back story: Molly used to work in a weapons factory and before that a shop that specialized in ship repair. Her uncle owned the shop and her learned everything from him. Though she was a girl, she was among the best mechanics in her area, but that doesn't mean that everyone is willing to give a young woman a job on their vessel. This predicament led her to look for employment in less honorable places.
Gendarme Not a Serf
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Name: Albrecht Schuster
Age: 27
Height: 5'8"
Build: Slightly below average
Hair: Light brown hair, often messy
Facial Hair: A small, scraggly beard that covers the chin, area around the mouth, and the bottom half of both cheeks.
Eyes: Grey
Apparel: A sturdy pair of brown leather boots kept well repaired over the years, grey wool socks and leggings, reddish-brown cotton shirt and wool coat, brown leather gloves, and a grey wool cap.
Gear: Rope, knife, needle, leather scraps & thread for repairing boots and shoes
Weapons: Musket, Boarding axe
Rank: Sailor
Ship: So long as this character is on a merchant's ship, all will be well.
Ship Description and class: [Only fill out if the vessel be yers]
Faction: Merchant
Background: Albrecht Schuster was born in the gaggle of quarreling states known as the Holy Roman Empire, in the Principality of Waldeck in a large village, as the middle son of a cobbler and his wife. Although instructed in the basics of the trade from an early age, most of his father's attention went to his eldest brother, Wilhelm. Albrecht and his other siblings whom received little acknowledgement or attention from their parents, often went out of the village to visit aging farmers. Once there, they were often told old folktales and stories from the old country. Eventually Albrecht and his siblings outgrew the stories, but still visited the elderly farmers. Albrecht would then go to visit his grandparents to hear their stories and their experiences in life.
Albrecht's grandfather told him of how he himself had been the captain of a small merchant vessel, fought off pirates, and rescued damsels in distress. The stories would change with each visit; sometimes involving a monarch congratulating the old man, a stash of treasure, or a giant pirate frigate being brought to the ground in a hail of fire. Albrecht figured out that his grandfather was often spinning yarns. Yet again, he didn't mind. He had a newly found interest in the sky and the vessels that sailed it. He told himself that he would one day become rich and famous. That there would be books written about him for years to come after his death. All of it would become true provided he had the starting funds. With money from the odd jobs he had done over the years, he bought lessons to speak and write in Spanish.
The lessons were expensive, but if he wanted any chance in realizing his dream, he would have to learn other languages. Albrecht finished his schooling in Spanish, penniless. 15 years old, and he had resisted all attempts of becoming an apprentice to learn language from a Spaniard. He had become more cynical by this age. Angry that he had wasted his short time on this earth, Albrecht Schuster almost became a beggar. Until his grandfather talked to him, and taught him about what it was like to be a sailor. No tall tales this time. Only teachings. Albrecht had been fascinated by masers and all of the other technology that had gone into airships. His grandfather wrote a letter to an old merchant captain to start off Albrecht in his journey. Now 19 years old, Albrecht was flatly rejected for the job.
So, he repaired shoes and helped out in his father's shop. As absent of his presence as ever, he didn't even notice when Albrecht stole his musket, some funds, and left home. He left a letter for his family, promising that he would return either rich, famous, or dead. Albrecht traveled to Spain, and got a job on a merchant vessel as the captain's personal servant. In turn, he would be taught more than just the basics. He remained the Captain's servant for two years, and when he had viewed himself as ready, he got a job as a sailor on another merchant ship. He would do all he could so that he could realize his dream.
WilsonTurner AKA / OfWindAndRain
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Name: Thomas Leigh Slater
Age: 35
Height: 5' 10"
Build: Lithe, limber, wiry, though muscled and strong.
Hair: Brown, tied into a ponytail
Facial Hair: Stubble; keeps it shaved so that it stays that way, neither beard nor cleanshaven.
Eyes: One shockingly clear blue eye, his right- the a shockingly clear green eye. Combined, he can ensnare almost anyone in his piercing gaze (which he uses to his advantage).
Apparel: White shirt with dirtied, oily sleeves rolled up past the elbow. Leather pants, which have black slacks sewn onto them to make them more presentable (though still undoubtedly dirty at all times), and a brown, thicker waistcoat, obviously as a bit of padding against the cold, and as a bit more protection. Overall, he appears to be somewhat fancily dressed, with his 'custom' clothes, but the cleanliness of the clothes indicates that he rather likes it, and wears it as work clothes instead.
Gear: Leather harness that is able to hold a variety of items, from bullets for his revolver, to items that can clip on, to items he can put into pouches dotting it. Also has a larger leather belt with similar set-ups, with loops for bullets, clips, pouches and small bags. Generally carries a toolbox's worth on his harness- and occasionally carries a satchel with more gear and gadgets
Rank: Mechanic (Yes, I realize there's already a mechanic, and I also realize that a ship could probably do with two or three, since multiple things may go wrong at once, and one will always want a fellow to back them up if they have to start working on the exteriors of a ship's engines)
Weapons: Carries a small knife that can be used to cut rope or the like, and any gadget he decides to put together
Faction: Merchant, I guess? He doesn't sail or sell, just fix and repair, like Molly
Background: Higher-born mystery background.
Other: Note that I have read both Airborn and Skybreaker. Originally, this app was for Hyperion
Orcus Lord of the Undead
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4 yrs ago
Name: John Archer
Age: 32
Height: 5'8
Build: Lean and muscular, with pale skin.
Hair: Brown cut to regulation lengths
Facial Hair: Clean shaven.
Eyes: Heterochormia one eye is green and the other blue.
Apparel: Royal navy captains coat and trousers in the usual red coloring.
Gear:Compass, spyglass, whittling knife.
Weapons: 
Rank:Captain
Ship:HMS Dragon
Description and class: The HMS Dragon is a British ship of the line, built to dominate the skies in the name of her majesty the queen, it boasts 78 guns and two mazers that are on the port and starboard sides. The Dragon was built for one purpose and that is bringing a lot of cannons or guns to the fight so that it can stand toe to toe with other ships, but she is also a thing of beauty with a dragon figurehead and the decks polished so much they practically shine. Captain Archer sees the Dragon as his baby and does not tolerate even the slightest thing out of place on er.
The HMS dragon also has a contingent of Royal Marines and the means to arm them, a lucky shot on the ships armory could cause the whole thing to go up. And as of right now it is being used to secure the queens interests in the Caribbean, which mostly means protecting merchants.
Faction:English Royal Navy
Background:John Archer was born into wealth and prestige. His father was a very rich man and had been apart of the English old boys club for sometime, which meant that John was allowed a better education than most. As the boy grew up he took a interest in tactics from a friend of his father who was a admiral in the royal navy, these two developed a bond much akin to a mentor and his pupil with the admiral telling the boy about his time in the navy serving the queen.
After his time with the Admiral and when he was of age John told his father about his desire to join the royal navy. His father denied him, and instead sent him to practice law. So he became the equivalent of a trust fund child. He attended grand parties and drank, flirted with women, and all around sullied his family name. Eventually his father quietly took his son out of law and allowed him to pursue his own dreams of joining the royal navy, which with his fathers rank within the empire allowed him to go in as a officer serving under the Admiral that tutored him for so long John found himself on the HMS Broadwater.
During his time on Broadwater, John had travel all around the Atlantic bringing justice to the queens enemies. Going from battle to battle wore down the young officer, who began to find comfort in drinking, fighting, gambling, and in women often times deserting his post to do all of these things. His self-destructive life style did not go unnoticed and some of the other officers aboard the Broadwater reported John to the admiral, who faced with no choice was to be brought before a tribunal when they next stopped in England. On their way back to England for John to stand trial they came under attack by pirates, they attacked so suddenly they barely had time to react. In the battle not only did the Admiral so did the Admirals first mate, even without the two officers, and thanks to Johns quick thinking they managed to fight off the pirates and hobble off with a heavily damaged airship. With their two primary officers dead John was put in charge, so he continued their course into England.
When they finally made it back home, John faced the tribunal with the members of the Broadwater's crew. Who testified on his behalf that he saved their lives and somehow got them home in one piece. Instead of facing a demotion John was rewarded with a promotion in the form of a captaincy of a new ship in her majesty's fleet. The HMS Dragon One of the greatest ships assembled by the royal navy. His first job of captain was to enforce the queens will within the Caribbean and protect her interests.
Kirah Dragonbunny
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Name: Elisabeth "Beth" (if you know she's a lady) Dave (if you don't) Wakefield
Age:28
Height: 5'8" (172.72 cm)
Build: Beanpole (lithe)
Hair: Dark and cut short (about an inch long)
Facial Hair: None
Eyes: Dark (a whole two of them)
Apparel: Loose tunic and trousers. Military style jacket, dark colors (appears re-dyed) and worn, but carefully cared for.
Gear: Compass, sextant, maps, quadrant, a few other odder devices mostly for navigation, a notebook, pencil, penknife
Weapons: A boot dagger, a flint lock pistol, and a cutlass.
Rank: First mate / Navigator (if there isn't one, she's a bit obsessed with it actually and would probably do it anyway)
Ship: The El Marees
Background: Beth was born to a military man of many honors. Her and her twin were raised by their mother primarily. Beth hero worshiped their father and was nearly destroyed by his death when she was only 8 years old. Her twin, Sarah, on the other hand went the way of their mother. A fancy young lady. Beth went the way of sword fights and danger.
Her older brother Dave is who she took the identity of when she finally went out to explore the world. He had no established reputation (as he died at the age of 12). Beth when she ran away from home the next year took his paper work, thankful for their similar appearance and got onto a ship as a powder monkey.
She got lucky and survived, her gender still a secret. The child called Dave Wakefield, continued working her way up through the ranks and working on different ships until she heard of Amir looking for new shipmates. She switched crews, as she often did to keep her true identity hidden. Often even leaving with ladies at a bar to encourage her mates to not question her.
Beth's family is large. Some of that is fictive kin, some of it is blood, but it is spread all throughout the world. In almost any port Beth can easily find someone she knows. Chances are a favor or two is owed between the relatives, and Beth finds herself often caught up in the drama of her relatives (another reason for switching ships often).
Beth's immediate family includes 21 siblings. Most are half, only three (one now dead) are full siblings. Most of her siblings have several children (though none match her parents at producing the hoard). Both of her parents had many siblings, who all had children.
Name:Julius Edwardson
Age: 35
Height:5'9"
Build: Man o' muscle
Hair: Standard military
Facial Hair: Clean shaven (usually)
Eyes:Bright blue
Apparel: Military uniform
Gear: Military gear
Weapons: Pistol, sword, both a cutlass and a rapier. Julius also carries a hip dagger.
Rank: Chief Gunner's Mate
Ship: HMS Defiance
Faction: Navy
Background: Julius is a generational navy man. His family fully believed in him joining the navy at the youngest possible age and he has barely stepped off of a ship since. His marriage was arranged, and seems to be a happy one, having produced one child (a girl). (More to come)
Name
Jeremy Robin Matthews
Age
Twenty-five
Height:
5' 9"
Build
Slim, flexible,verging on almost acrobatic.
Hair
Black, kept short for the most part. Though on occasion he's let it grow out to just above his shoulders. When that happens it's always well groomed and tied back.
Facial Hair
Long sideburns that come down to about an inch above his jaw. He tired for a mustache in regulations,but it just didn't suit his face. So clean shaven for the most part.
Eyes
A nice greeny grey
Apparel
Naval uniform
Gear
Weapons
Sword, knife (while technically not meant as a weapon, it's handy in a pinch), musket and pistol. And if all else fails, a nice punch to the face will do.
Rank
Gunners Mate 3rd class
Ship
HMS Defiance
Faction
Navy
Background
He doesn't like to talk about his family, or his past really. If it doesn't go in his naval record, he's unlikely to want to talk to anyone about it. That being said: Jeremy was born the second son and third child of five in a well to do family. There were things in less familial past that drove him to join the Royal Navy at eighteen. He is working his way from crewmen to...where he'll go from there. He's not certain and not really bothered either way. He wants to be useful, that's what matters.
He served briefly on another vessel before being recently assigned to his new floating home.
Dragonbud SPACE ACE
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Name: Olivia “Ollie” Bentham
Age: Thirteen
Height: She stands just under five feet off the ground.
Build: Thin and small framed.
Hair: Messy and Wiry hair. Messily chopped short.
Facial Hair:None to be found.
Eyes: Dark Brown, both still intact.
Apparel: Ollie is outfitted with poor mans clothing. A cheap cloth shirt and pants and completely lacks footwear. She wears a locket around her neck.
Gear:
Weapons: Keeps a dagger in her trouser pocket.
Rank:Cabin boy girl.
Ship:
Faction: Unaffiliated but with an extreme disliking for the Navy.
Background: Ollie was born to a pirate father and a mother who happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time during a raid. She was told that the 'father-daughter' bond took place as soon as she was born, and he stuck around to raise her. That was until the Navy caught up and he was executed. After the death of her father Ollie ran away from home, not wanting to follow in her mothers footsteps and become a tailor.
She wandered the streets, looking for her place in the world. Her first goal, sneak onto an airship.
Navy_Vet A Salty Sea dog, Shellbacked Sailor
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((All Characters Accepted, Story begins IC in the Florida Keys with all of the captains meeting together))
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