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Winds of Fate - A Thieves' Adventure (Semi-Tabletop)

AMBIENCE

Y'Vanna was also a bit stunned that Marengo didn't have a drink as well, as she watched as Solange took the bottle from her. She listened as Solange began to tell her story, half listening at first whilst trying to also simultaneously figure out why Marengo wasn't after one for himself. However, it was not very long before Y'Vanna became more attentive to her story. She soon began to soak up every word that fell from her seductive lips, and the more she spoke of it the more color that drained from Y'Vanna's face. Her glee from escaping a dungeon cell, certain death, or both was quickly fleeting with every passing word, and she was soon very aware of who this fable was for. The ups and downs of the day's events had already been almost more than she could bear, a quickly shifting sea of emotional and spiritual awakening, and Solange had quickly brought her right back down to center in a single moment. She watched as the rum found its way down to the planks which seemed almost as thirsty as she had been. Solange's gaze was the final nail in the coffin, and it sapped the last bit of color from Y'Vanna's face. The amount of shame she felt at this moment was crushingly sobering. She was no piece of brothel trim, but she could definitely relate. More than she wanted to admit. She felt a personal note from every word of it, she had been this low and was literally on the precipice of it now.
She had many a morning not been able to even clear the bed, if there even was one, without having a drink. That or waking up in a pool of her own vomit, filth, and piss. Waking up in Gods know where with some unknown Jack between her thighs. It was a miserable existence, and it was a flaw that she regretted a great deal, and one that she wasn't quite sure how to remedy either. Solange handed the bottle back to Y'Vanna and she took it, hanging her head as she did. She looked at the last swig as it rolled around the bottom of the dark bottle. She paused but a moment before turning it up to her lips, extinguishing its contents completely. She wasn't proud of herself for it either. Had she not been in need of that last bit she might've even passed it up.

"Well, I guess that's that, I reckon." she said as she leaned back in the hammock, "I'll be doing me best to get some rest in before tonight... I've still got me head poundin' from that blasted cannon fire."

She was doing her best not to fall into a pile of pieces before them all, and tried to roll over to face the hull away from the others with little success. The hammocks weren't at all uncomfortable, but they didn't afford one many options in which to lay so she turned her head and covered it with her cloak. She could still smell the smoke and powder on it, a strong smelling stench that lingered much like Solange's inadvertent scolding. But Solange was indeed right, Y'Vanna had dragged them all into this and she was to accountable for that, if nothing else. Her dependance on the drink was foolish and a danger to them all, and one could be sure that this was all she could think about as she lay there in silence. Y'Vanna usually had a decent game face, but this one had cut her deep and hiding her face was about the best she could do as she lay there licking her wounds.
Luckily for her the seas were calm, and the steady rocking back and forth paired well with the rum to lullaby her into a slumber before very long. A good rest was much needed and well deserved despite her shortcomings. At least knowing that they had set forth upon their way, and the sea had freed them from the sheriff's shackles, for now at least. There was definitely peace to be found in that. The muffled sounds of the gulls and the ever present and persistent waves beating against the ship's hull did the rest.

The Pinned Seal ~ Merchant Galleon & Crew (Winds of Fate, Advanced)

Abdul:
Deckhand, Anchor Crew

Abdul

Abdul is a Deckhand aboard The Pinned Seal, and also works the Anchor Crew along with Zedrick. Abdul works directly under the orders of the boatswain and his duties include swabbing decks, Kitchen and storeroom maintenance, and helps to prep meals with Jonesy at meal times. Abdul is from Khar'Jassa, the very same port city in Yhemer that Raul is from, though the two joined the crew at different times and did not know each other before hand.
Abdul is an expert appraiser, and worked the markets in the streets of the city. Captain Griffin coaxed him to join him for an appraisal job in Liros, and Abdul has been a part of the crew ever since.

The Pinned Seal ~ Merchant Galleon & Crew (Winds of Fate, Advanced)

Kang'e
Deckhand

Kang'e

Kang'e is the newest Deckhand aboard The Pinned Seal and works directly under Tolby the boatswain. His duties include swabbing decks, kitchen and crew quarters maintenance, operating deck equipment, mooring lines, and various other mundane daily chores that are necessary in ship and deck maintenance. Kang'e is fairly young, but definitely a man at twenty-three. Kang'e's father had offered him to the monks of Wu'Dhang to go and live a life of servitude at the monastery there... a life which Kang'e did not want. His father sent him with the monks when he was just 5 years old. Kang'e ran away many times before the monks let him go. Kange tried to return home to his father, but he was dishonored by his actions, and left him to the streets of Wu'Dhang as he had brought shame to his family.
Kang'e's lived the life of a beggar and petty thief for most of his youth, picking pockets and pulling snatch and grabs in the markets just to keep from starving. His will to remain free to make his own decisions knows no equal though, for he has paid a hefty price for his freedom to decide his own life's fate, the cost of losing his father's pride bears heavy on his chest. His life has greatly improved since then, and his belly stays full on the ship, and he's also gained a family in the crew.

The Pinned Seal ~ Merchant Galleon & Crew (Winds of Fate, Advanced)

Zedrick
Deckhand, Anchor Crew, Seamster

Zedrick

Zedrick is a Deckhand on The Pinned Seal and works directly under the boatswain. Zedricks duties include crewing the anchor, swabbing decks, mooring lines, operating deck gear, and general upkeep of the deck areas. Zedrick is from a small port city called Shiford, in Marth. Zedrick is also a skilled seamster and can perform general sewing tasks and repairs on garments, leather armors, belts, straps, and does the general upkeep to the canvas aboard the ship, including the sails. His father ran a business making canvas and leather goods in Shiford like tents and sails for ships in the harbor. He also has a knack for waterproofing garments.

The Pinned Seal ~ Merchant Galleon & Crew (Winds of Fate, Advanced)

Bernard
Sailor, Cannoneer

Bernard

Bernard is a seasoned Sailor and Cannoneer aboard The Pinned Seal. He was born in the Port of Kinton, in Mavia. He has been a sailor for most of his life and has pretty much seen all that the sea can throw at a person. He worked the docks there as a young boy until he was old enough to take to the sea. He was crewed many a merchant ship in the waters of the South Sea, and the internal waters around Marth, all the way to BaaKara. He is a devout follower of Leathe, who is known as the God of the High Seas, as does most of the crew, but none so much as he.
Bernard claims to have seen a great many things beyond a man's grasp of sanity. He says the seas are full to the brim with foul beasts that dwell in its darkness... stories which Tolby and Finn take great delight in. In his free time, he likes to play cards and gamble with dice amongst the crew.

The Pinned Seal ~ Merchant Galleon & Crew (Winds of Fate, Advanced)

Smiley
Sailor, Cannoneer

Smiley

Smiley is both a Sailor and a Cannoneer aboard The Pinned Seal. His real name is unpronounceable by anyone in the crew, and that includes Ba'ku and Simbo. Smiley is from a northern tribe, and they do not speak his tongue very well, as he does not speak much Bretonian either. He does understand the common Bretonian language, but most of his words and syllables get hung up in pronunciation, so he is left with choppy and short replies. He is always nodding and smiling, hence the name. Generally a good spirited man, Smiley is a stout built man, and was a great warrior to his people. He was captured during a period of war and sold into slavery by the winning tribe in Khar Ahara, but he was found by Ba'ku and the captain all the way down on Talbos Island in a slave market there. Ba'ku paid for his freedom, and though Smiley is a free man, he has indebted his life to Ba'ku and the crew.

The Pinned Seal ~ Merchant Galleon & Crew (Winds of Fate, Advanced)

Crispin
Sailor, Fisherman

Crispin

Crispin is a skilled Sailor aboard The Pinned Seal. He also happens to be a Master Fisherman as well. He is master of harpoon, line, net, and sail. Crispin provides a great deal of fish and various other sea dwelling morsels to the ship's cook, Jonesy. Crispin is from the Northern Lands, and the village he is from is known for its lucrative fishing industry. Crispin was a part of Jermaine's old crew and opted to split with Jermaine when the crew parted ways in Bridland some five years ago. Crispin isn't much for talk, likes to spend most of his time by himself, either fishing or reading books he picks up while they're in port, when he has the time to do so, that is.

The Pinned Seal ~ Merchant Galleon & Crew (Winds of Fate, Advanced)

Jermaine
Sailor, Cannoneer

Jermaine

Jermaine, a Bridland born Afrik, is both a Sailor and Cannoneer aboard The Pinned Seal. Fairly new to the crew but he's a good five cycles in with them now. He was picked up in Bridland after he and his old crew parted ways and was a well-seasoned sailor by the time he came to work for Captain Griffin. He's a hard worker and a bright spirit to be around as he is usually in good spirits. This tends to keep the crew's morale high, which is also greatly appreciated. He often likes to tell jokes or stories, or sing tunes while working, which helps in getting the men into a good, working rhythm.
Jermaine also works as a cannoneer under Raul, and is his favorite cannoneer, by far. The both of them seem to enjoy the job immensely and share a good deal in common, especially in their sense of humor. Jermaine and Raul are practically inseparable and act like siblings, incessantly pranking one another until Sal's finally had enough of it...

Jermaine is quite the lively gentleman indeed.

The Pinned Seal ~ Merchant Galleon & Crew (Winds of Fate, Advanced)

Hank & Wilson
Riggers

Hank & Wilson

Both Hank and Wilson are excellent Riggers aboard The Pinned Seal. They work directly under the management of Jameson, the Head Rigger. It is the rigger's job to work the rigging and sails of the ship. Captain Griffin and the crew stumbled upon them both marooned on a deserted island. Hank said that they were on a ship transporting gold from Liros to Bridland when they were overtaken by a group of pirates. They were made to help bury the ships gold on an island and then they were deserted on another island. Hank made a run for the cover of the jungle, but Wilson was not so lucky. They cut out his tongue out and left them there to die alone. The two men were on the island for five cycles before Griffin picked them up. Wilson is unable to talk, but Hank and Wilson have developed a sophisticated way to speak to one another using hand and body gestures, and the two work very well together and Wilson's inability to speak doesn't seem to slow them down whatsoever. The endeavor has left Hank a more humble man, and Wilson, well... Hank has always maintain the notion that he was a bitter man well before his tongue was removed...

The Pinned Seal ~ Merchant Galleon & Crew (Winds of Fate, Advanced)

Jameson
Head Rigger, Marksman

Jameson

Jameson, like his brother Jarvis are both Bretonians who grew up in Villona, a long way from their homeland of Bridland. Though they are twins, they are not identical. They do, however, finish each other's sentences quite often, and do most everything together. Jameson is the Head Rigger on The Pinned Seal. Jameson is also an excellent marksman with flintlocks, as both he and his brother grew up under a very skilled duelist there. Both were from a very prominent family in Bridland, but their father was murdered for political reasons. They were sent off to live with their mother's sister, who married into prominence in Villona before they were born. When the political violence followed their family to Villona the two decided to take their chances and fled, and through a series of hurried events they found themselves on the crew of The Pinned Seal and have been a part of the crew for several years now. The pair are some of the most skilled fighters on the crew and show a great deal of finesse in battle.

Interesting story about how they both lost their eyes...