Armando Salvador

Dread fills your everything. Through the smoke and rubble slowly a ship appears. An angel holding out her hand adorns the prow, blackened by the fire of a hundred previous battles. Blood-red sails hang from the three masts. And waving high above the deck is the symbol all merchant sailors fear; the black flag. Captain Armando Salvador has appeared.

Standing at the helm of his ship, *Charlotte's Revenge*, he unleashes fury upon all those that stand in his way. Thunder emanates from the muzzles of his cannons as they pulverize the enemy ships, and lightning flashes from the swords of his crew as they enter aboard.

 History

Almost nothing is known about the background of Capitan Salvador. He just appeared, plundering and pillaging his way into the history books. All is known is that he leaves no survivors.

## Personal Information

### Appearance

A hulking man, Armando Salvador stands over two meters tall. Years of being at sea have left their mark on him. What little of his face is visible beneath his thick black beard is weathered and rough. The beard itself hangs in strands down the Captains chin. From under a large tricorne hat a thick ponytail of the same grizzled strands sticks out. Two large gold coins hang on rings from his ears, a symbol of status among fellow pirates. A long grey coat is draped across his shoulders, a broad bandolier visible under it. Four individual pistols are strapped to it, and the scabbard of his broadsword hangs from it to his side. Big black boots with heels come to his knee, many leather straps fastening them to his feet. There is no decor to his attire. He is dressed for function only, nothing more, nothing less. On his left shoulder sits a small monkey, quietly nibbling some treat or other.

### Personality

Ruthless and merciless is Capitan Armando Salvador. He runs his ship the same way he dresses: tight, with no room for flourishes or decor. If any sailor on his crew should step out of line, punishment is hard and severe. The way he treats enemies is no better. If they are not finished by his cannons or crew, he leaves them out for the sharks. He takes no prisoners, except to maybe sell as slaves. He lives for the battlefield, to watch everything before him burn, the smell of the fear of his enemies. There is nothing he loves more, except for perhaps his pet monkey.

### Powers and Abilities

Capitan Salvador fights with sword and pistol. Four long-barrel guns are strapped to his bandolier, and he knows how to handle them well. Not many know how to handle such a delicate piece of equipment, but Salvador has perfected it. If the need arises for melee combat, he has another trick up his sleeve. Unlike the cutlass used by most in the pirating business, Salvador uses a heavy broadsword. He uses pure strength and unusual tactics to crush his opponents, rather than outmaneuvering them. He is not to underestimate, for he makes one powerful opponent.

Other than his weapon proficiency, the Captain is a skilled tactician. He knows his way around a battlefield, whether it is a simple bar fight with fist and feet or a heavy naval battle with cannon and ship. He also is a master navigator, capable of finding his way around the islands and the surrounding ocean.

## Bonds

### His Monkey

Perhaps the only creature he loves, his pet monkey is ever by the Captain's side. In his cabin is a special stand, made of gold, for the animal to sit on. On deck he sits on the Captain's shoulder, making his presence known when necessary to support him.

### Cutthroat John and Billy the Quick

The Captain's second and third in command. Cutthroat John is first mate aboard *Charlotte's Revenge*, regularly helming the ship when the Captain is busy. He is a broad, burly man, capable of holding the wheel in even the roughest of storms. He also oversees the ship and all of its components. Billy the Quick is quartermaster aboard *Charlotte's Revenge.* A relatively small man, he is quick and cunning. He is responsible for the crew, and he executes the policy of no mercy with utmost care. He is handy with the whip and uses it as he deems fit, which is often. Both these men enjoy the trust of the Captain, and often accompany him ashore whenever they make port.