Butch Florida

**Butch Florida** was legendary human male pirate of the 18th century, formally the Quartermaster for the *Black Pearl* as well being its physician. Having purposely been cursed by the Treasure of Cortés in order to obtain immortality, he sailed with the Black Pearl crew lead by Jack Sparrow and Jasmine Pearl, including helping deliver an infant between the two. However after the battle of the Maelstrom, he went with Barbossa in order to make sure the *Pearl* where he became the First Mate.

He'd then became an crewmember of the *Queen Anne's Revenge* when Blackbeard attacked the *Pearl*, having been forced into due to the Sword of Triton sensing his curse. Under Blackbeard, he'd reunites with Jack and Jasmine with their child and was tasked by Jasmine to look after their child as they searched for the Fountain of Youth. Eventually with Blackbeard's death, he'd return the child back to Jasmine stuck with Barbossa again on the *Revenge* after helping Gibbs in retrieving the *Black Pearl* from within the bottle, as well the collection of other ships but one."

Acting as First Mate onboard the *Revenge*, he'd be the one commanding the *Revenge* unless Barbossa explicitly intervenes, which at some point they confronted the pirate hunter Armando Salazar who was destroying Barbossa's fleet in search for Jack Sparrow. They confronted him where Butch got stabbed and feigned his own death, to which to onlookers looked like the cursed undead crew of Salazar can kill those with the curse. After Barbossa and the remaining crew were forced off the ship, he took charge of the vessel as he understood Salazar killing the crew would occur. Soon after he'd quickly got an crew, including having encountered Angelica and tracked Salazar to the Tomb of Poseidon where he would assist Jack, Jasmine, Carina, Henry and Barbossa against the cursed undead crew to the Trident. Due to having taken the *Revenge*, Barbossa gave the Sword of Triton to him and told him treat the *Revenge* well, as if foreshadowing an event. The event soon after the Trident's destruction, lead to Barbossa's demise to save his daughter.

After the Trident's destruction and the Aztec curse no longer on him, but an lingering effect of semi-immortality, Butch was declared the captain of the *Revenge* as he wielded the Sword of Triton, with Jack and Jasmine calling him captain. At this time, he was also accepted as the new Pirate Lord of the Caspian Sea, and began to sail the *Revenge*, with Angelica joining him the First Mate once again. This time they set their eyes for Treasure Island after acquiring an map from Billy Bones that lead to Captain Flint's treasure.

## Biography

### Quest to Isla de Muerta

#### Tortuga

Butch at some point when he turned either before or after eighteen, found himself in the pirate haven of Tortuga, having escaped his once previous life in England after an unknown ordeal branded him an pirate at the young age of twelve. Here he simply read on the medical journals he had acquired before leaving England, and often practiced his sword fighting techniques and his use of an flintlock pistol. He held general knowledge of sailing, hence how he got to Tortuga to begin with. Eventually Butch heard about someone finding sailors and was welcomed aboard by Gibbs and was told to wait at the docks by morning.

#### Onboard the Black Pearl

Like the rest of the crew, Butch was tried by Barbossa's undead crew as he watched the undead captain speak with Jack and Jasmine. Soon after Will appeared on deck, having survived the destruction of the *Interceptor* and revealed himself to be the legitimate son of Bill Turner, the one that the cursed need the blood of. Jack looked in dismay as well with Jasmine as negotiations began to be set.

However Will and Barbossa struck a deal that not have the crew be harmed, the undead captain however exploited the loophole that captains are not part of the crew, and would began to shove Jasmine into the cabin door, and feared what Barbossa is going to do due to the tones of Jack and Jasmine's voice. Breaking free by slamming the back of his head onto his captor, he break free and rushed Barbossa to save Jasmine. However as he attempted to land an blow, he got struck in the head by fast Barbossa as he was kicked in the groin and his head slammed onto a cannon. Gibbs called Butch as Barbossa somewhat praised his efforts to stop him before entering the cabin to have his way with Jasmine. Bleeding on his head, he was moved and was binded more tightly as he had an concussion.

After Barbossa viciously raped Jasmine he watched as Barbossa had Elizabeth, Jack ands Jasmine off the plank on the same island they marooned Jack on, and he thought on why on the same island Jack escaped from. He'd would last see Jack and Jasmine being forced off being heading towards Isla de Muerta.

#### Battle on Isla de Muerta

Butch was then sealed in the brig as they sailed to Isla de Muerta where two of the crew members; Pintel and Ragetti began to tell the story of Will's father, Bill Turner or Bootstrap and how he was against the mutiny on Jack. Due to his actions, Bill was strapped onto an canon and was thrown overboard sinking into the depths of the oceans. They arrived to Isla de Muerta where Barbossa commanded Ragetti to bring Turner to perform the ritual to undo the curse. After they left and some hours went by, Elizabeth appeared and set them free. They went to the decks and Elizabeth then requested help to save Will, Jack and Jasmine. However Gibbs and the crew stood still, mentioning the code and how the the captains Jack and Jasmine owes them an ship. Elizabeth then told them the code are basically guidelines. Surprising her as well the crew, Butch agreed to help her save Will and the captains.

Butch rowed the longboat as they entered the island and entered the cave to assist with the fight, where Butch finds himself protecting the back of Jasmine as Elizabeth helped Will against Jacoby the other cursed pirates that had him surrounded. Butch being shown to have higher degree of swordplay impressed Jasmine as they fought the cursed pirates. As he fought, he saw the chest containing the cursed Aztec gold and had a thought. He also noticed Jack was also cursed as he fought Barbossa, including Jasmine who went to assist her husband. Finally, they defeated and killed Barbossa when Jack and Jasmine cut their hands with their blood, threw the gold to Will who did the same and undid the curse, to which Barbossa was shot. Before leaving however, Butch would secretly take an Aztec gold medallion and got on the longboat with the others. However not shocked to see the *Pearl* not there and was taken into custody by the *Dauntless*.

#### Freedom

Along with Jack and Jasmine, Butch was taken to Port Royal where he was to be executed by hanging, sighing as he believed Norrington might've done something since they practically assisted them in stopping an immortal crew. Jasmine saw and told him to not worry when she noticed Cotton's parrot and directed him it. However Will Turner was present and had an plan to perform an rescue to the three pirates. Together, the four fought against Norrington's soldiers as they got close to the fort's balcony where they got surrounded by the soldiers, Norrington, and Governor Swann. However due to Elizabeth's standing between them did Governor Swann ordered the soldiers to stand down.

Butch and the two captains took this opportunity to escape by jumping from the fort as Jack bragged to the soldiers. Having landed into the water and rose to the surface, the sight of the *Pearl* made his eyes glows as he with the captains swam to the ship and climb aboard. As he boarded, he was handed an towel and began to speak with the crew as Jack and Jasmine spoke with Gibbs. Before leaving, Jasmine wanted to thank him for helping and his attempt to stop Barbossa after the *Intercepter* got destroyed, giving him an kiss on the check before leaving to be next to Jack's side.

After leaving Port Royal however did Butch made an confession to the two captains, revealing Aztec gold and thus to be immortally cursed by the curse of the Aztec gold. Jasmine horrified and asked why, and he responded with he simply wants to be immortal and with his immortality will live for eternity, sailing on the ocean seas. However he has also explained he began an great asset as he can no longer die, and thus can get into otherwise deadly situations that would kill most. Jasmine while was an bad idea, accepted the actions of Butch and hoped he knows what's he doing.

### The Dead Man's Chest

#### The Drawn Key

Being the quartermaster of the *Pearl* as Jack went to find what he's looking for on a Turkish prison, he'd went to assist Jasmine on various duties on the *Pearl*. He was left awake with Gibbs as Jasmine was on the crows nest, hoping to see Jack Sparrow to which the prison bell arms and Jack returned onboard. From this point, the crew was hoping for shiny as they hadn't done some piracy in some time, including having to flee from the Navy and a hurricane. Jack reveal the item to be an drawing of an key, to which Butch looked as Jasmine in confusion. After they got an heading, he'd requested Jasmine to ask what's going on as they make their way to an destination. Butch then hear the commotion of an argument inside the captain's cabin as Jasmine left it. Going to ask what happened, Jasmine told him to shut it before going to the crow's nest with Gibbs and Butch sighed resuming his duties.

Soon after Butch hears Jack suddenly screaming for everyone awaken and gotten everyone to work fasten the ship's speed. Very confused on what is happening, he asked Gibbs to check on Jack and Jasmine he'll overseer the work progression. The efforts lead him their destination faster then normal, an island where they went ashore.

#### Isla de Pelegostos

However they got captured by an native cannibal tribe that viewed Jack as an deity and he was imprisoned inside an spherical prison hanging of an cliff made of bones, bones of some of their crewmembers. However unlike the rest, he got stuck with Leech and the people from India. In secretly, he began to cut the upper half of the bone prison in order to escape until Jasmine's ball was lifted. It then came back down now containing Will Turner, which he called him out and should be considered lucky before being hit by Leech. Will then suggested to swing the ball to grab the cliffside and to climb up. However at this point, Leech said only six will do to crew the *Pearl* after Will said it'll take us all. Then an race ensured and Butch did not like as he broke through the bone ball up top. At this point, an screw was heard as Leech grabbed onto an snake, not taking the time think, Butch broke through the ball as the Indians let go of the cliff, falling very fast as he grabbed onto the organic plants. The ball broke the robe as it fell down to the cliffside, and he sighed. Jasmine sighed in relief as Butch held on and told him to climb and wait for them at the top.

As they got to the top, the natives began to converge on them, forcing Butch to sprint as the crew tumbled down the hill, amusedf the fact they were rolling down incredibly fast. Thanks to his immortal undead curse, he does not get fatigued and effortlessly ran down and reached them before getting impaled by an arrow on his ride side and the natives behind. Running past them, he heard Gibbs and Will shouting to lift the bone ball and began to run alongside him through the trees. He ran ahead due to not being encased inside and ran through a bush, to which evidently had an cliff which he fell right off and into water, as so did the others being right under them as they did. The crew then hide underwater as arrow pierces through, with one once again hitting Butch and shouted in annoyance underwater. They then laid against the cliff as the natives appeared, preparing to fire until a child spoken in their native language before vanishing.

Jasmine upon spatting the water out say it's sea water and suggesting in scaling the chasm, which everyone was able to and got back to the *Pearl*, seeing Pintel and Ragetti pulling the as Gibbs praised them. As Butch began to climb on to the ship, Jack was heard running from the cannibals and that greatly boosted everyone's as they all went into overdrive to work to get the ship back onto open water. As the ship was sent on water, Jack came to him as being the *Pearl'*s quartermaster to set sail to an specific location that he calls "up stream" where he got confused. That was until Gibbs explained they have a unique friend that can help deal with whatever Jack is dealing with.

### Quest for the Fountain of Youth

#### Diary of Galileo Galilei

In order to keep an eye on the Barbossa, Butch went to join his crew when he took the *Pearl* once against after the Battle of Calypso's maelstrom with the defeat of Beckett and Davy Jones. Like some pirates such as Marty, he voiced his concerns over leaving Jack and Jasmine behind like Hector did last time and wanted to know their heading to lessen their guilt. Hector then announced the Charts in searching the legendary Fountain of Youth, only to reveal that the Charts components was cut out, with Jack having done so. With the map to the Fountain of Youth stolen, Hector decided to return piracy once again, with Butch having been reading on doctorial archives he's been studying ever since the *Interceptor*, which amazingly enough had medical books for onboard procedures. At some point they attacked an Italian ship and when he boarded, found an old diary belonging to Galileo Galilei. After disembarking the Italian vessel, he read the book on the location of Poseidon's Tomb and the Trident itself. He showed the diary to Captain Barbossa and proposed to go for it, however the captain considered it the writings as an nonsensical and worthless.

#### First Mate

Despite his standing to main ally to Jack and Jasmine, Hector choose Butch to become his first mate in part of that he trusts him more then anyone onboard, due to his devotion to Jack that he'll keep the *Pearl* safe from harm. As first mate, he often involves himself in mapping and heading. Hector even stated due to his cursed nature with Aztec gold, making him first mate is a show of terror to those that dare attack the *Pearl*.

At some point, Butch having studied medical writings over the years, helped deliver an child of Barbossa and his lover Margaret Smyth onboard the *Black Pearl*, where Barbossa named the child Cariina, after the North Star. However complications arose and Margaret died soon after. The child was then delivered to an orphanage by Hector himself in hopes to not have her involved in his life knowing his past details.

#### Capture of the Black Pearl

However after fifteen years after the battle of Calypso's maelstrom, while the Black Pearl was sailing through the coast of Hispaniola, the *Black Pearl* was suddenly attacked without warning by the *Queen Anne's Revenge*, the infamous vessel captained by the notorious pirate Blackbeard. The *Pearl* was peppered by cannonfire from the *Revenge*. Then the sea beneath the Pearl began to roil as the *Pearl* itself was pitching and yawing to where the ship itself couldn't be maneuvered. Witnessing all of this tempted Barbossa to give the order he thought he would never give—"Abandon ship".

But it was too late, as Blackbeard used his sword to turn the Black Pearl against Barbossa and his crew. Every plank, rail and spar aboard the Pearl began to creak a hellish noise as the rigging came to life. Butch like many of the crew were latched by robes commanded by Blackbeard's sword, but somehow Blackbeard "sensed" an magical condition on him and was thrown on the *Revenge*. Butch as ordered by Blackbeard, revealed to him he is cursed by the Aztec gold of Cortés and was integrated into the *Revenge*s crew due to this unique immortal body.

#### Aboard the Queen Anne's Revenge

Butch forced onto the *Revenge* as he suddenly awakened and he fell to the ground, being told to get to the main deck to clean to which he acknowledged by saying "aye captain Jasmine" before realizing, it was not Jasmine. He stood and got to the main deck, now realizing he was onboard the *Revenge*, the ship of Blackbeard.

### 19th century

#### First Opium War

At some point in the 19th century between the years 1839 and 1842, Butch was able to obtain an letter of marque and gained an full pardon from piracy activities and instated as an privateer for Britain within the East India Trading Company. As an privateer, he captained the *Queen Anne's Revenge* and participated in the First Opium War that became an flagship for the Company against the Qing dynasty. Wielding the Sword of Triton, he was an formidable foe the Dynasty and lead Britain to victory against the Qing dynasty.

#### Second Opium War

However despite the victory in the First Opium War, the treaty to satisfy British goals of improved trade and diplomatic relations failed that resulted in the Second Opium War. However at this time, Butch decided despite his status as an privateer to not get involved with the war. However he was forced to participate when the Quing dynasty has obtained the Spear of Destiny and used it on British naval vessels.

Butch entered the war with the *Revenge* wielding the Sword and Triton and confronted the Chinese tall ship whose captained wielded the Spear of Destiny. The resulting clash was recorded by both sides as an massive tidal maelstrom was formed by Butch with Triton's sword, resulting in both to fire canons and board each over for supremacy. However the efforts of the Chinese captain wielding the Spear, he was defeated by Butch with the Triton and recovered the legendary Spear and returned to the *Revenge*, where the Chinese vessel sunk due to the maelstrom.

### 20th century

#### World War I

By the time of the 20th century, Butch has long since departed from piracy after obtaining the letter of marque before the First Opium War and bought an private shipyard in Britain to house the *Revenge* and became an official member of the Britsh Royal Navy in order to make a proper living. By this time, he was placed into the Britannia Royal Naval College to become an naval officer. By the time of the First World War began in 1914, he was had completion his officer's training and was ready to become an official naval man.

At some point, due to his record throughout the ranks between 1914 to 1915, Butch rose to the rank of captain and selected to become the captain to *HMS Courageous* that was laid down on 26 March 1915 and was there to overview the construction alongside the First Sea Lord John Fisher. Butch was then taken command upon its completion in 1916 and was set to join in the World War.

### 21st century

#### Legacy's Told

It's been over 300 years since the Age of Piracy ended in the late 1700s (rea-world has it ended in 1730s, but in POTC universe, factors had it ended much later). Having became an citizen of the Isle of Man and owning an small, private shipyard where he kept the *Revenge* inside. He'd often deal with port matters concerning docking of ships and conversations of those at sea. At some point, he was confronted by two members of the Pearl family, who held a striking resemblance to the two of his friends; Jack Sparrow and Jasmine Pearl. The two then handed him an letter, written by the two aforementioned pirate captains. It spoke on the *Black Pearl* being placed in his care, once the family had located him.

The Pearl members along with Butch took an plane from England to the ironic twist of the US state Florida, which was named Florida after Spain's Easter celebration known as “Pascua Florida,” or Feast of Flowers. Arriving at Florida, the two Pearl names, who forgot to introduce themselves as Jasmine J. Pearl after Jasmine Pearl, and Jacqueline S. Pearl, after Jack Sparrow and took Butch to Port Everglades where they had a Superyacht named the *White Pearl*, in honour of the *Black Pearl* and went aboard. Jasmine explained to Butch that they are the only ones to official possess an letter of marque and had been allowed to traverse the Seven Seas unhindered, explaining that he must return to the Caribbean to get the *Pearl*.

As they traverse the Caribbean, Butch asked Jac on the location of the *Pearl* where he explained it's been docked at Whitecap Bay, startlingly Butch. He then questioned why would they dock it there, considering what has happen in the 18th century and legends of mermaids. However Jasmine joined in stating that is precisely why it was docked there, her ancestors requested them to protect the *Pearl* until Butch was found. Jac then stated that there is a particular mermaid Butch may know named Marina, to which Butch recognized the name when Jack began to explain to him and Jasmine Pearl why Marina did that. Butch then began to tell stories on Jack's adventures on the *Barnacle* and his relationship with the mermaids as well involving the Trident of Poseidon.

#### Whitecap Bay

The trio arrived at Whitecap Bay and that is where Butch saw the ship ever since last seeing sometime after the Battle at the Tomb of Poseidon, thje *Black Pearl* in top condition after three-hundred years. He along with Jac and Jasmine climb aboard the *Pearl* and began to slowly inspect the mast before saying the notable line; "before the mast". Butch began to reminiscent on the adventures of the *Pearl* as well as the time he joined the crew at Tortuga with the *Interceptor*. He'd eventually walked into the captain's cabin as Jasmine and Jac followed behind. As he walked in, Butch saw it hasn't changed much, but notable items was on the captain's table, the tricorns of Jack Sparrow and Jasmine Pearl and next to them was the Compass. He'd walked to them and picked up the Compass before opening, pointing to the thing he wants most and it pointed outside before spinning again back around. Following, the compass pointed to the *Pearl'*s wheel and the *Pearl* was what he wanted most. Caressing the wheel, Jasmine told him the ship is now his and can be set sail. He agreed but questioned on their *White Pearl*, Jac then pitched in saying he'll return it and allow he and Jasmine to have the *Pearl* to Fremantle back in Australia. However he denied Jasmine's help as he held the Sword of Triton and would simply use its mystical power to control the ship.

Jasmine however denied his denied and wish to ride on the 18th-century ship, to see what her ancestors saw while on it. Butch did not argue and allowed her to stay while Jac got back to their superyacht and began his sail back to Florida. As Jac left, Jasmine questioned on the mystical abilities of the Sword and Butch showcased it, where everything on the *Pearl* began to move, robes unhinged and the sails set to full canvas as the *Pearl* sailed away, shocking Jasmine.

#### Old Enemies Return

Butch held onto the helm of the *Black Pearl* as the 18th-century ship sailed through the Caribbean once again, with Jasmine in awe of the vessel as it broke the waters through. However as he helmed the *Pearl*, an unusual sensation took over him as the Sword of Triton made a faint humming noise, an signal of an impending hostile near them. Sure enough, the *Flying Dutchman* captained once again by an resurrected Davy Jones. Shocked at the sudden appearance, he called out to Davy Jones on how he was resurrect, only to hear him say that the Trident's destruction did more then just remove curses from the seas way back when.

Davy Jones along with new crew of uniquely defined merfolk, ordered cannons to be loaded. Not wanting to be involved in the confrontation with the *Flying Dutchman* while Jasmine is onboard, used the Sword of Triton to do an full retreat and sail with the wind. Butch then ordered to get below decks, however she protested , not having it he'd used the Sword of Triton to tangle her in robes and forced her below deck as he used the Triton to increase the speed of the ship. Understanding the Kraken is no longer alive, Jones stopped perusing but vowed to engage again before disappearing below the oceans.

After the attack, Butch went to calm Jasmine down after seeing the very same Davy Jones told within the journals of her family and Butch explained everything, as well the possible explanation for his revival as Jones mentioned the Tritdent.

#### Returning Home

Butch sailed the *Pearl* back to the Isle of Man where he garnered onlookers as he sailed inside his private shipyard and docked it next to the *Revenge* and both he and Jasmine disembarked as Jacqueline was present there, who seemed worried due to the damage on the *Pearl* that was not there.

## Equipment & Skills

Butch was an pirate that grew in infamy throughout the years, becoming one of the most well known pirates of the 18th-century, especially the legends surrounding his immortality and the curse chest of Aztec gold. Physically he has shown to be slightly stronger then most, enabling him to use unarmed combat effectively by using strength behind his strikes at targeted weak points. In an sparring match, Jasmine Pearl commended the prowess of Butch but revealed he still has much to learn after being taken by by Captain Pearl.

Butch often carried an single cutlass prior to obtaining the Sword of Triton with at least two-four flintlock pistols due to the bothersome reloading sequence it has, thus having two or more allowed him to perform consecutive shots if required. At some point, he even possessed what one calls an "hidden blade" located on their lower forearm that allowed him to extend an blade for quick and precise strikes, typically in assassinations and stealth takedowns. This shows his level of prowess in stealth, able to go behind enemy lines undetected and elude the guards across different locations.

### Medical Practices & Knowledge

Butch holds some considerable knowledge and prowess in the medical field, an amateur by professionals during the 18th century, but one of the only two individuals that can perform various medical procedures and surgeries on the *Black Pearl*, the other being Hector Barbossa. His knowledge is enough to assist in Jasmine Pearl deliver an infant, as well stitch up wounds and do medical check-ups on the crew. In time however he fell out of practice by the time of the 21st century with the introduction of the medical licence in 1791.

### Swordplay

Butch was initially shown as an rookie of the seas, never been out there in his life and born on Tortuga. However during the quest for Isla de Muerta this was shown as an lie, having shown knowledge on various styles of sword combat, exclusively using an hybrid between defensive and offensive which he utilized to protect Jasmine on Isla de Muerta. He also also demonstrated high levels of intellect throughout his times with Jasmine's crew, having an more understanding on the "scientific" point of view then normal, suggesting his was born elsewhere where Jasmine suspected it was England.

### Curse of Aztec Gold

With the curse of the Aztec gold, Butch was an immortal being who can not die by any means, shown to taking multiple slashes and point-blank gunshots and shrugged them like they're nothing. Due to this curse, he was considered undead and his "true form" is shown only under the moonlight. As an immortal, he does not require sleep, eat or drink to survive, as well never gets tired and can perform physical feats. An feat in his own was not having any cravings as he's been unable to taste since birth and only ever wanted to do his own, but that was until meeting captain Jasmine and vowed to protect her for Jack. However one oddity is after the Trident of Poseidon destroyed and removing all curses, one would think the Aztec curse would be lifted from Butch, but it was but something happened. An lingering effect of the curse exists on him that made unaging, and thus is incapable of growing old, keeping an youthful appearance and longevity longer then the sun's lifespan. While he can now feel everything, he'll live on beyond those he knows unless he dies from starvation, dehydration and other conventional means.

### Cartography & Astronomy

Butch was highly knowledgeable and fluent in the arts of Cartography and Astronomy and considered valuable to the *Black Pearl* by Jack Sparrow, Jasmine Pearl and Gibbs as very few can read maps amongst the crewmembers. As captain of the *Queen Anne's Revenge*, he used the combined knowledge of the map to Treasure Island and the clues on Billy Bones' chest to get an heading towards the island itself. He has an vast understanding of star alignment and can tell the day and how long they been out in the ocean with this.

## Behind the Scenes

The idea for Butch originated as an ancient-aged, old pirate who was unable to die from natural causes, and is the connection of remembrance of the Golden Age of Piracy in the 18th century. He's is the one that remembers everything from the cursed Aztec gold from which his semi-immortality originates from, the East Indian Trading Company, Davy Jones and as well with the Sword of Triton wielded by Blackbeard and the Trident of Poseidon. In some ways, in this perspective the movies is told in an first-person by Butch in the early 21st century, missing everyone he knew from way back when.

## Appearances

* *Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl*
* *Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest*
* *Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End*
* *Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides*
* *Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales*
* *Pirates of the Caribbean: Untold Tales*