Red Marauder

Red Marauder, a formidable figure in the Southeast Asia arc of "Swordbound: The Hero's Journey to Silence the Seven," of Part 2 in the Southeast Asia arc. This notorious pirate villain, known for his ruthless and uncompassionate nature, strikes fear into the hearts of all who cross his path. A tall, lean figure with piercing hazel eyes and a devious expression, the Red Marauder is instantly recognizable by his red ski mask, a symbol of his menacing persona.

Dressed in a practical light brown V-neck t-shirt and blue jeans, his appearance is unassuming yet intimidating. He wields a crowbar, not just as a tool but as a weapon of intimidation and brute force. Known for his greed and unfriendly demeanor, the Red Marauder leads his pirate gang with an iron fist, navigating the treacherous waters of the Cenozoic Era in search of wealth and power. His presence in "Swordbound" adds a layer of raw, unbridled menace to the narrative, making him a character that readers love to fear.

## Appearance

**Physique**: Tall and lean with an ectomorph build, he combines agility with a wiry strength, well-suited for the demands of a pirate's life.

**Facial Features**: His face, often set in a devious expression, is framed by a dark skin tone, adding to his intimidating appearance.

**Eyes**: His eyes are a striking shade of hazel, piercing and calculating, hinting at his ruthless nature.

**Facial Expression**: Typically carries a devious and untrustworthy look, reflecting his unfriendly and greedy personality.

**Attire:** Dressed in a light brown V-neck t-shirt paired with blue jeans, his attire is practical for his piratical endeavors but lacks any flamboyance, suggesting a no-nonsense approach to his ruthless activities.

**Accessories**: Notably, he wears a red ski mask, concealing his identity and adding an element of mystery and fear to his persona.

**Weapon**: Typically seen wielding a crowbar, a tool turned weapon, symbolizing his brutal and unrefined approach to piracy.

**Overall Demeanor**: The Red Marauder's overall appearance is that of a classic, fearsome pirate, exuding an air of danger and unscrupulousness, perfectly aligned with his reputation in "Swordbound."

## Personality

**Ruthless:** He is known for his merciless nature, stopping at nothing to achieve his objectives, with little regard for the consequences to others.

**Uncompassionate**: The Red Marauder lacks empathy and shows no remorse for his actions, viewing others solely as tools or obstacles in his path.

**Unfriendly**: Not known for warmth or camaraderie, he maintains a distance from both allies and foes, often preferring to operate alone or maintain strict control over his crew.

**Greedy**: Driven by avarice, he is constantly in pursuit of wealth and power, often at the expense of others.

**Intimidating**: His presence alone instills fear. He uses this to his advantage, controlling others through intimidation.

## Weapon

**Crowbar**: A heavy iron bar with a bent end, its robustness and practicality, emphasise its use in heavy-duty tasks.

## Skill and Moves

**Iron Grip Swing**: Swings the crowbar with brute force, delivering crushing blows. The move leverages the weight and solidity of the bar for maximum impact.

**Barricade Breaker**: Uses the crowbar to smash through obstacles or defenses, demonstrating his ruthless approach to overcoming barriers, both literal and metaphorical.

**Vicious Hook**: Employs the curved end of the crowbar to hook and pull opponents or disarm them, showcasing his cunning and manipulative combat style.

**Mariner's Maul**: A series of rapid, powerful strikes, mimicking the relentless crashing of waves, indicative of his life at sea and his unforgiving nature.

**Anchor Drop**: Brings the crowbar down in a powerful overhead strike, aiming to immobilize or severely incapacitate his opponent, much like dropping an anchor in a decisive location.

**Tidal Pummel**: A move where he rapidly alternates strikes, simulating the ebb and flow of tides, overwhelming opponents with a barrage of attacks.

**Crow's Nest Leap**: Leaps from a higher ground (like a ship's crow's nest) and strikes down with the crowbar, using gravity to enhance the force of his attack.

**Pirate's Parry**: Skillfully uses the crowbarto deflect incoming attacks, demonstrating his experience in both offensive and defensive techniques.

**Storm Surge Assault**: A technique where he charges forward while swinging the crowbar in wide arcs, creating a momentum-based assault that is hard to predict and counter.

**Coral Reef Crush**: Targets an opponent's limbs or joints with the crowbar, aiming to incapacitate them, much like the crushing force of coral reefs against shipwrecks.

The Red Marauder's use of the crowbar in combat is a testament to his ruthless, uncompassionate nature, and his skill set reflects his life as a pirate, combining raw power with cunning and strategic brutality.