Snigzakk Blackwood

Captain Snigzakk Blackwood (a.k.a. Black Leg Zakk)

Physical Description

General Physical Condition

Snigzakk stands at a mere 3 feet six inches, with a sturdy and stocky build that conceals surprising strength. His limbs are sinewy and compact, belying his agility. His olive-green skin is weathered from his time riding the winds.

Body Features

Despite his small stature, he boasts a well-maintained physique. His muscles ripple beneath his skin, giving him an impressive level of strength for his size. He has a few faded tattoos on his arms and chest, each telling a story of a different conquest.

Facial Features

Snigzakk's eyes are a piercing yellow, set deep beneath a pair of heavy, expressive brows. His nose is slightly crooked from an old injury. A well-trimmed beard frames his face, accentuating his sharp features. His lips are thin and often curled into a mischievous grin.

Identifying Characteristics

Snigzakk is adorned with numerous piercings. He sports a variety of silver and bronze hoops and studs, adorning his ears, eyebrows, and even a couple on his nose.

Additionally, he has several tattoos around his body the most prominent of which are the following; A kraken is depicted with its tentacles reaching up and around the side of his neck, appearing as if it's in the midst of a battle with a ship. The kraken's eyes seem to follow anyone who looks at it, giving it an eerie, lifelike quality. The tattoo is a deep, navy blue, accented with hints of dark green and silver.

On his left arm, he boasts a sleeve tattoo that tells the story of a fierce naval battle. It starts at his wrist with an intricate depiction of a pirate ship under full sail, cannons blazing. As the tattoo ascends his arm, the ship appears to be in combat with a rival vessel, billowing smoke and splintering wood.

Physical quirks

He has a habit of tapping his fingers rhythmically on any available surface when deep in thought.
He often tilts his head to the side when listening to others.

Apparel & Accessories

Snigzakk wears a ragged, tricorn hat adorned with a feather that's seen better days. His overcoat, weathered from the elements, is a patchwork of different fabrics. Around his waist, he sports a leather belt, to which he's attached an assortment of tools and pouches for his pirate necessities. A pair of well-worn leather boots and faded, loose trousers complete his ensemble.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Snigzakk hails from a small coastal village that was often visited by pirates to refuel, resupply, and sell their goods during his childhood. He grew up in poverty, witnessing the harsh realities of life at an early age. Inspired by the daring exploits of the pirates who visited his village, he set out on his own adventurous path, determined to escape the hardships of his youth.

Gender Identity

Snigzakk identifies as a male and always has, being comfortable in his own identity.

Sexuality

Snigzakks sexuality is fluid and open. He's been in relationships with individuals of various genders and species during his travels valuing connections based on mutual respect and shared adventure rather than traditional notions of romance.

Education

Formal education was a luxury he couldn't afford. Snigzakk remains illiterate to this day. Instead, he received a practical education during his time sailing the skies. Learning navigation, swordplay, and survival skills from fellow pirates.

Employment

Snigzakk has been a pirate almost his entire life.

Accomplishments & Achievements

His most significant achievement is his reputation as the captain of the "Merry Mischief" He's successfully raided merchant vessels, outsmarted naval patrols and discovered his fair share of treasure.

Failures & Embarrassments

Despite his bravado, Snigzakk has experienced his fair share of failures. He's been outwitted by rival pirates, faced stormy weather that damaged his ship, and once had to abandon a particularly promising treasure hunt that was meant to set him up for the rest of his life.

Mental Trauma

Snigzakk is haunted by an event earlier in his life where the crew he'd joined with had raided a merchant ship. A small boy no older than thirteen attempted to escape after being taken hostage and in the panic ended up getting shot in front of him.

Intellectual Characteristics

Snigzakk is a cunning and resourceful thinker, with a knack for strategy and an excellent memory for maps and navigation. He's quick to adapt to new situations .

Morality & Philosophy

Snigzakka morality is complex. On one hand, he adheres to a strict code of honor among pirates, which includes protecting his crew and holding loyalty in high regard, valuing individual freedom above all else. On the other hand, he's not hesitant to plunder, steal, or engage in acts that would be considered immoral by conventional standards.

Taboos

Being a pirate, Snigzakk has few taboos in his life. However, he strongly opposes slavery and human trafficking considering it the biggest affront to freedom. He also despises those who harm or exploit the innocent and takes a fierce stance against such actions, even if it puts him at odds with other pirates.

Personality Characteristics

Motivation

Snigzakk is primarily motivated by a desire for power and freedom. His early experiences with pirates in his village instilled a thirst for control over his own destiny.

Savvies & Ineptitudes

Savvy: Navigation, strategy, swordplay, sharpshooting, and survival skills. Impatient: He can be a bit reckless and impulsive, sometimes leaping into situations without a clear plan.

Likes & Dislikes

Likes: Adventure, shanties, camaraderie with his crew, rum, fresh fruit, salty things, gambling, whores Dislikes: Betrayal, slavery, uppity nobles, formal attire, Bureaucracy

Virtues & Personality perks

Loyalty: Snigzakk is fiercely loyal to his crew and would do anything to protect them. Resourcefulness: Quick thinking and adaptability are his strengths, allowing him to navigate challenging situations.
Courage: Snigzakk never shies away from a challenge
Charisma:Snigzakk exudes charisma and has a magnetic presence that draws people to him.

Vices & Personality flaws

Impulsiveness
Gambling
Drinking
Whoremongering

Revenge-Seeking
Stubborn
Impulsivity in Romance
Greedy

Personality Quirks

Taps fingers rhythmically when deep in thought. Tilts his head to the side when listening
Drinking Ritual
Collects odd trinkets: Snigzakk has a fascination for collecting peculiar trinkets and curiosities from the places he visits
Snigzakk keeps a detailed log of his voyages, which he updates daily. It includes accounts of his encounters, treasures found, and even sketches of interesting locations.

Hygiene

Snigzakk makes efforts to stay clean within the constraints of aerial life. He ensures his beard is well-trimmed, given that it's his signature feature. He washes his face and hands regularly.

The once-renowned and infamous Captain Blackwood. A name that at one time struck equal parts fear and awe into the hearts of men all across the nimbus isles.

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Alignment

Chaotic Neutral

Age

25

Gender

Male

Eyes

yellow

Hair

seafoam green

Skin Tone/Pigmentation

olive-green

Height

3'6

Weight

56lbs