Name: Jean-François du Calae "Jean" Alias/Nickname: The Blue Baron Group Name: The Golden Hind Culture: France Flag/Symbol: [img]https://1764pub.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/7/2013/08/fleur-de-lis.png[/img] Personal Ship: The Sea Lily Reputation: Jean is a respected former Captain of the French Navy, turned Privateer who is known to offer mercy to those who do not cause trouble, but is swift and decisive against those who he considers his enemies. He had retired from service after a successful campaign and a desire to make his own mark in the New World for himself. Wealth: Moderate Background Type: Ex-Privateer Background: Jean was a former Captain of the French Navy and of minor nobility in the Kingdom of France. While he originally joined the French Navy to bolster the prestige of his family name, he took up privateering and received a letter of marque from the King of France to wage economic war against the enemies of the French Crown and people. It proved to be a very profitable and beneficial venture as Jean hired professional sailors and marines to capture numerous merchant and treasure ships in the name of the King of France. With this success and a name established for himself, Jean left the service of the French Navy to work for himself in the New World. Organization Name: The Golden Hind Reputation: The Golden Hind is the name of the private military contracting company that Jean established before he left France. Thus far, they have been known to be respectful, committed, and professional to their employers, friends, and allies Initial Contact Behavior: Cautious Typical Alignment: Lawful Neutral Backstory: The Golden Hind was established as a legal way for Jean to continue using his skills as a naval officer. Using his personal wealth, Jean purchased the Sea Lily, and hired a crew of former sailors and marines of the French Navy and allies of France. Their first few jobs were simple escort missions near the Barbary Coasts where they fended off pirates attacking the merchant ship convoys that crew was escorting. This is where the crew gained much needed experience and reputation. Fleet: The Sea Lily - Frigate Controlled Establishments: Camp Fearless