Captain Charlie

Charlie is the Pirate Captain of an unnamed ship. He rescues the adventurers from a harsh storm and provides them guidance and transportation in part of their quest.

## Abilities and Weaknesses

### Abilities

swordfighting, battle planning, climbing, strength

## Affiliation

### Occupation

Captain of his prate ship, Member of the Akeela Guard (formerly)

## Biography

Charlie is the pirate captain of a ship who comes upon the group during a fierce storm. After pulling them on board he invites them to be guests, answering their questions and suggesting that what they're looking for can be found at Canobie Island, which is where the ship is heading. He gives the group some money as a token of goodwill. During this time he serves as a mentor and almost counselor to Anna and Maya. He recognized Maya, having previously been employed as one of the guard. That was until he realized the cruel conditions of the kingdom and fled to start a new life. He reminisces about his friendship with Marley, which turned sour when he left them behind. Charlie also takes them to find the Nerissa's pearl, dropping them off explaining that he cannot put his entire crew in danger for their quest and will return for them later. When he does return, the group is being attacked by the guard and he sends his men to fend them off. Marley and him square off against each other, neither backing down. Eventually, Marley is forced back and Charlie tries to reason with them about capturing Maya. Once they are safely aboard the ship, he helps calm Anna down enough so she can use her magic to heal Sophia. When the group finally leaves, they bid him a tearful farewell and he wishes them luck.

### Early Life

Charlie grew up in Akeela, and rose to become a member of the guard serving alongside Captain Marley. The two also developed a friendship with Queen Maureen at some point. After witnessing the cruelty magic users in the kingdom faced, Charlie fled, wanting to find a new life away from all that. He joined a pirate crew and eventually took over as captain when the old captain retired.

## Appearance

Charlie is a tall burly pirate with tanned skin and short sandy blonde hair. He is fairly muscular and is built for fighting and strength. He dons a pirate hat as well as a light blouse and trousers. There's often a sword sheathed at his hip. He has narrow blue eyes on a round face. He also has stubble and a small goatee.

## Abilities and Other Skills

* **Sword fighting** - Charlie is very skilled with a blade due to both his training as a knight and a pirate. His abilities are rivaled only by that of Marley. And they have both developed different styles of fighting.

## Relationships

### Unnamed Parents

Unknown relationship. Charlie is the son of unnamed nobles in Akeela, and was given a position in the guard relatively easy when he was younger. Seeing as he somehow managed to captain his own ship, it is thought that his parents secretly approved of and funded his venture.

### Marley (former best friend)

When Charlie was still part of the guard, he and Marley were very close and fought alongside each other happily. When the magic ban was enacted, it drew a rift between them. Charlie was unable to stand the hurt it was causing people, and could not bare to harm those he considered innocent. While Marley did not agree with the new law either, leaving the guard was not such an easy choice to make. Charlie left quickly with a hasty and improper goodbye, worried the rest of the guard would find out. Marley was angry and hurt when Charlie left. Upon seeing Marley again years later, Charlie expressed remorse for their damaged friendship, though unapologizing for leaving the guard. He eventually made Marley realize that they had to cease the chase against the Princess. Marley forgave him silently, understanding why he left. Charlie wished them well.

### Queen Maureen (best friend)

It is unknown how exactly Maureen met Marley and Charlie, although the likely answer is when they accompanied King Kevin on a visit to Candia. From what Charlie says it seems the three of them were best friends when they were younger. Charlie and Maureen exchange frequent letters when they can, informing each other of things going on in their lives. The two have a running joke of a "three dimensional relationship with pelicans", which no one understands, nor will they ever. He drops by her kingdom to visit when he can.

## Quotes

* "Well then, what do we have here?" He paced around them a bit, laughing to himself. "Y'know I've seen a lot of weird things in this line of work, but you guys have to be the strangest."
* "You're quite the ways from home."
* "When I was younger I worked in the guard. Captain Marley and I were best friends, I'm sure you know them. But I soon realized it wasn't the right job for me, so I left and became a pirate."
* "'Marzipan. It's been a while,' he murmured. Marley's grip on their sword tightened and their face turned angry. 'A while since you left,' they snarked." - Marley and Charlie reuniting
* "'Look at them,' he demanded, 'look at your princess.' Marley's gaze flickered towards Maya, sadly and Charlie continued. 'These are kids Marls. The last thing they need is you hunting them down.'"
* "Looks like we're both Captains, Marley," Charlie said solemnly. "You have to take care of your crew...But I must also take care of mine."
* "I hope we meet again," he said sadly. He gave a small bow, tipping his hat. "Captain Marley."
* "I wish someone had helped me when I was your guys' age. I'm simply doing what I feel to be right. Besides, who am I to deny someone an adventure? That's the beauty of pirate life You meet so many different people, and find yourself a part of so many stories. It's freeing."
* "No problem. By the way, if you happen to get to the castle for some reason, the the Queen I said hi. Ooh and ask her about her three dimensional relationship with pelicans."