Bones

### Occupation

First Mate of the Demeter (1126-present, 1 year), Ship Cook of the Demeter (1125-present, 2 years)

### Class

Rogue

**Bones** is a blue Kobold who serves as the First Mate of the pirate ship "Demeter" under the command of Captain Hank, a prominent pirate captain and influential member of the Confederation of Free Sailors (CFS). Born into slavery on a Klans brigantine, Bones has risen through the ranks to become an inspiring and respected figure within the CFS. He is known for his arcane trickery, thievery, and his resilience in the face of adversity.

## Early Life

Bones was born into slavery on the Klans brigantine, the "Jericho", under the command of Captain Genesis Shrout, Lord of the Genesis Klan. How Bones' egg found its way into the ship's cargo hold remains a mystery, but many believe it may have been mistakenly seized during a raid, with the assailants unaware of its true value. From the moment he hatched, Bones' life was one of subservience and struggle. As a personal assistant to Madriz Alcig, the ship's cruel and cunning First Mate, Bones was exposed to the darker side of the arcane arts. Madriz, a powerful wizard pirate, took a keen interest in the young Kobold, subjecting him to a grueling and unforgiving apprenticeship. This experience, while brutal, proved to be an invaluable learning opportunity for Bones, who quickly discovered that he possessed a natural talent for the arcane arts. Despite his lack of formal training, Bones managed to master a number of spells by observing Madriz's arcane practices, starkly contrasting Alcig's years of study at the Goldsea Institute. His innate magical abilities, coupled with his resourcefulness and adaptability, allowed him to rise above his circumstances, regardless of the abuse he endured at the hands of Madriz and the rest of the Jericho.

## Freedom and Career in the CFS

Having reached the breaking point of his tolerance for slavery and abuse, Bones took matters into his own hands. In a shocking display of violence and desperation, he brutally stabbed Emil Grock, the Bosun of the Jericho, to death in 1125 AV, earning his freedom from slavery as is due in Klan Kode. The crew of the Jericho decided to drop Bones off on the southern coast of the Golden Peninsula. From there, he embarked on an arduous journey, making his way to the bustling port city of Ousurferia. In the dead of night, he infiltrated the T&K Co shipyard, stealing a Company Fleet Sloop named the "ChaChing". With his newfound freedom and determination, Bones set sail on a solo 200+ mile voyage to Monkton with no food or water.

Upon his arrival in Monkton, Bones crossed paths with the crew of the Demeter, a ship captained by the resourceful and open-minded Captain Hank. Although impressed with Bones' resilience and bravery, Cpt Hank was shocked to see a Kobold, much less a blue Kobold. Bones had spent his entire life never seeing another Kobold, and is likely the only member of his race in Venthalia, thus adding to the intrigue of his origin. Given this, Bones had grown up having no idea what race he actually was. He knew he wasn't like anyone else, and although similar, Bones knew he definitely wasn't a Dragonborn like Madriz. After conveying this to Cpt Hank, he told Bones of the Kobold homeland of Clymure, thousands of miles across the sea in the continental archipelago known as the Tip. The Tip is host to many islands and continents, one of which is Kotyan, Cpt Hank's original homeland that he immigrated from over a century ago, having been that long since Hank had seen a member of Bones' race. Cpt Hank offered Bones the job of Ship Cook of the Demeter, in return for lessons about Clymure, Kobold society and culture, and his people.

Bones quickly proved himself to be an invaluable addition to the Demeter crew, earning the respect of his fellow sailors through his slave acquired culinary skills, arcane knowledge, and unwavering determination. In 1126 AV, tragedy struck when Krillian Drake, the Demeter's First Mate, met an untimely death during a ship battle with the Royal Navy. Recognizing the leadership qualities and experience Bones possessed, Captain Hank promoted him to the position of First Mate, solidifying his place in the crew and marking a new chapter in his life. This decision was met with skepticism, due to Bones' lack of Confederation experience, and his rude, crass, and unprofessional demeanor, a stark contrast to Cpt Hank's leadership. A very unorthodox First Mate, Bones proved to be an inspiring leader when crises arose, filling the roll of First Mate respectably, and being the exact second in command the crew needs, earning his universal respect from the crew of the Demeter, Cpt Hank, and many in the CFS. As the vast majority of Venthalians have never seen, or even heard of a Kobold before, Bones is the subject of much curiosity, as well as ridicule As a skilled thief, rogue, and arcane trickster, Bones is known for dealing with ridicule and disrespect with his own unique brand of "justice". Those in the Confederation who have heard his name rarely dare to crack a joke at his expense.