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

Finn
Able Seaman, Crow's Nest

Finn

Finn is the Able Seaman and lookout in crow's nest when needed. Both Finn and Tolby hopped aboard as stowaways some ten cycles ago now. Finn is a bit older than Tolby though by a good seven years. Finn, now some twenety three years of age works directly under the boatswain, and operates deck gear, mooring lines, etc. He likes working with Tolby directly as it is easy for him to keep a watchful eye over him. They aren't related, but they both ran away from the same orphanage in Bridland and had been living on the streets for nearly a year before stowing away on the ship. Finn, being much older than Tolby gets his hands pretty dirty during skirmishes. He's not much of a fighting frame but he's got a keen eye for opportunities and will gut a man from the back if given the window. Both Tolby and Finn help operate the cannons with Raul when it's called for.

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

Jonesy
Cook

Jonesy

Jonesy is the Cook aboard The Pinned Seal. If you can get it to the stove, he can make it edible. Jonesy is well known for his lemon pepper glazed dishes he does with seafood, fowl, and swine. He also makes a mean jerk rub as well. Some would say that he cooks till it's a bit tough, but there's nothing worse than an undercooked meal on the ship and a bowl full of the gutrot from eating some tainted flesh. "Better to be safe than sorry", as he always says... and he's definitely right about that, nothing worse than a week's worth of rumbleguts on a rolling sea. You'll be wishing it was only coming out of two ends...
None the less, the food was always more than palatable, and the complaints were never louder than the sounds of the men eating. He went out of his way to make sure that the meals on board the ship were as various as they are flavorful and spends most of his time while in port with the quartermaster, acquiring fresh foods and spices each time they go in for resupply, and opts for fresh fowl and swine whenever possible. Pheasants and quals, Cornish hens, whatever might be available.

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

Tolby
Boatswain

Tolby

Tolby is the Boatswain aboard The Pinned Seal, and personally oversees the day-to-day chores and upkeep of the ship. Tolby is in charge of doing the ships chore roster and is to ensure that all the crew do their daily duties that are required to keep the ship safe, as well as clean and tidy. Tolby was an orphan back Bridland, and he stowed away on The Pinned Seal along with another orphan named Finn. Having not a soul to care for them, Captain Griffin took on both of their wards. He is now a young man, nearly sixteen cycles in age. The captain tries to keep him from as much fighting as he possibly can, but don't let his innocent, boyish charm fool you... he has killed three men whilst on the ship, two of which before he was nine. Mind you, they all had it coming..
Tolby's chores include rostering the crew for ships chores such as swabbing decks, kitchen detail, stoockroom detail, hull washing, tarring and patching, restocking of oil lamps, candles, tobacco stores, The restocking of desert musk and spiced rum to the cabins and quarters, and he oversees the personal maintenance of the Captain's quarters. He works closely under Sal and Raul, and he is also in charge of handing out personal munitions upon restock. It's best not to argue with him about chore assignments, he can make your life miserable, as the crew can attest to.

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

Simbo
Surgeon, Sailor

Simbo

Simbo is the Surgeon Doctor on The Pinned Seal. He oversees all ailments and matters of health aboard the ship. He has remedies for all sorts of things from the scurvy to the scabies. He was Ba'ku's loyal companion back in Baakara, and was assigned to be Ba'ku's personal companion, and acted much as a squire would to knight. Simbo is very well educated in herbal remedies and natural healing. He also mixes his remedies with a sort of voodoo that is centered around spiritual healing. Most people shrug it off as mumbo jumbo or mere superstition, but Simbo is deadly serious about it... and none dare question it in his presence, at least none of the crew. Regardless of whether or not his voodoo is real, his remedies surely seem to be without question. The entire crew will vouch for that.

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

Stamey
Engineer, Alchemist, Blacksmith

Stamey

Stamey is the ship's Engineer, a master carpenter and an apprenticed alchemist. He keeps the ship running smooth and makes any repairs necessary to the ship or its parts. A talented man indeed, he can fix most anything, even when suitable parts are scarce, and when needed he can also make new wooden parts so long as the necessary raw materials are available. He is also a decent blacksmith. Stamey was born and raised in Bridland, the son of an Alchemist, and his older brother was an accomplished blacksmith and farrier. Stamey knew that he would not have an easy time making a name for himself under his father and brother's work, so he set off with captain Griffin when he became of age to set off on his own, rather than dwell under their names for the rest of his days, or theirs.

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

Raul
Master at Arms, Sailor

Raul

Raul is the Master at Arms aboard The Pinned Seal and is in charge of running the cannons and swivel guns on the ship. Raul was once in charge of running a cannoneer crew on the fortress walls in the Port of Khar'Jassa in Yhemer. He proclaims to everyone that he loves the smell of the gunpowder, sulfur, and smoke, no matter what time of day it is... and some say his laughter is just as thunderous. He does seem to take great delight in the consistent volleying of cannon fire and is quite proficient at it.
Raul works very closely with Sal, and makes good and sure that he knows just what is needed for munitions aboard the ship, maintenance on the cannons, and he is also in charge of the ship's armory, including keeping an inventory on flintlock munitions for the crew. It's a lot to keep up with, but if you ask him, he will tell you that there's nothing else he'd rather do.

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

Sal
Quartermaster, Sailor

Sal

Sal is the Quartermaster aboard The Pinned Seal. Sal is a very blunt, straight to the point kind of guy. Sal is from the Northern Lands, but he doesn't speak much about it, or his past for that matter. Sal runs a tight ship, and keeps a keen eye on the ships manifest, rations, and supplies. If something goes missing he's sure to find out about it, and will scold and discipline a grown man into utter humility for it too. He goes to great lengths to make sure that everyone has what they need, and he doesn't take kindly to those that think it's alright to take a bit extra for themselves.
In fact, it's also a well-known rumor that he keeps a jar of finger digits that he's collected over the years in payment for missing rations or various acts of thievery committed whilst aboard the ship. A harsh punishment, to be sure, but it's a far more effective deterrent than anything, and the Captain seems to encourage this as well. Needless to say, the crew stays quite honest while under his watch..

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

Jarvis
Second Mate, Expert Swordsman

Jarvis

Jarvis, 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. Jarvis is the Second Mate on The Pinned Seal, and under the direct command of Ba'ku and the captain. Jarvis is also an excellent duelist with the blade, a master swordsman in every aspect of the trade, 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 witheir 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 finnese in battle.

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

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

Ba'ku
First Mate

Ba'ku

Ba'ku is the First Mate on The Pinned Seal and is second in command under Captain Griffin. Ba'ku is from Baakara, and was a very prominent figure in his community. He was highly regarded by his people, as a large and noble warrior, and was of noble descent. His father was a great tribal Chiefton and ruled over many fertile lands. That is, up until one day... one of his tribesmen, and a fellow warrior warrior committed a heinous crime and blamed it on Ba'ku and his companion Simbo. His own family fell for the lie and Ba'ku had to run, never to return with no way to prove his innocence. Captain Griffin saved Ba'ku from his fate Baakara and Ba'ku has dedicated his life to Captain Griffin, and he has remained with him till this day.

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

Hopper
Navigator, Griffin's Trusted Consort

Hopper

Hopper, as he is known to the crew, is both the Navigator of The Pinned Seal, and Griffin's trusted consort. The two actually met through Lord Vargas, who met Hopper whilst abroad in the Kingdom of Liros. He was a well-known navigator and consort to the King and was quite prosperous and also worked as a professor in the city. Hopper is extremely intelligent, and he and Vargas became good friends over a very short period of time and shared a great deal in common... perhaps more than most knew. Hopper had grown quite bored of his time and occupation in Liros and as it turned out Lord Vargas had just the remedy. Hopper has been with the captain for over fifteen cycles now, and Griffin spends most of his time with him, and values his opinions on most things.
Hopper has become quite inexpendable to both the captain and the crew and has always sailed them true. He is well versed in all things nautical, as well as all things astrological, and a wealth of knowledge on many other things including geography, anthropology, and is an astute study of various cultures known to the realm. He likes to keep a journal in which he documents all the various peoples and things he finds along their travels.