Well, might as well open myself to potential discussions on relations. Still unsure of which character concept to put into use - developing sheets for both - but the ideas are a hardline admiral controlling a relatively small force of 4-5 ships to investigate and disrupt pirate activities in the area, newly arrived to support any existing forces, as an implication of a down-the-road force to act upon this unit's findings. The captain himself would have a long history of greasing the right palms while ruthlessly sidelining or outright murdering his rivals in London politics, giving him a reputation of an effective, though not very popular soldier who is perfect for dealing with "barbaric pirates". The other idea is a more carefree pirate who spent three months as a captain and gave the task to someone else to avoid getting killed, who has massive drinking issues, a bunch of friends who generally consider him odd but, at least in recent years, somewhat reliable as an extra hand on the crew. If nothing else, for a solid reputation as a swordsmen with an attitude and sense of humor, when he's not drunk or indulging in other popular vices.