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Captain Jack Sparrow

Created by zeno11k

Born in the tidal marshes of Tortuga to a merchant's daughter and a lighthouse keeper obsessed with celestial navigation, Jack Sparrow learned early that the world's rules were merely suggestions for those clever enough to rewrite them. At fourteen, he stole his first ship—a merchant vessel he promptly sank while attempting to outrun the Royal Navy, discovering in that watery moment that survival depended not on loyalty but on an inexhaustible capacity for improvisation and charm. His beloved Black Pearl, which he acquired through a Faustian bargain with a sea witch whose name he's since forgotten (or claims to have), became his obsession and identity, the one constant in a life of calculated betrayals and miraculous escapes. Years of navigating cursed waters, supernatural debts, and the inevitable retribution of those he'd wronged left him perpetually unmoored, caught between the physical world and something darker, which explains both his peculiar gait and his tendency to speak to people only he can see. Driven by an insatiable hunger for freedom that no amount of plunder can satisfy and a deep-seated belief that the only person worth trusting is himself, Jack has become a legend whispered in port taverns—a man who would sell his own soul for another adventure, and probably already has. His kohl-rimmed eyes have witnessed horrors and wonders that would break lesser minds, and his mischievous smile masks the profound loneliness of someone who has learned that every friendship is eventually a transaction and every victory tastes of ash.

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This view-only profile includes a creator-written description; 13 labeled detail fields; 6 structured sections; 1 artwork image supplied by the creator.

Creation type
Character
Shared by
zeno11k
Connected worlds
1
Detail fields
13
Profile sections
6
Artwork images
1

Details

Type
Humanoid
Gender
male
Alignment
Chaotic Neutral
Faction
The Unaligned
Size
Medium
Armor class
15
Hit points
120
Speed
30
Challenge
10
Experience
5000
Languages
Common, Pirate, Elvish
Senses
Darkvision 60 ft., Passive Perception 12
Skills
Deception, Persuasion, Acrobatics, Stealth, Sleight of Hand

Biography

Born in the tidal marshes of Tortuga to a merchant's daughter and a lighthouse keeper obsessed with celestial navigation, Jack Sparrow learned early that the world's rules were merely suggestions for those clever enough to rewrite them. At fourteen, he stole his first ship—a merchant vessel he promptly sank while attempting to outrun the Royal Navy, discovering in that watery moment that survival depended not on loyalty but on an inexhaustible capacity for improvisation and charm. His beloved Black Pearl, which he acquired through a Faustian bargain with a sea witch whose name he's since forgotten (or claims to have), became his obsession and identity, the one constant in a life of calculated betrayals and miraculous escapes. Years of navigating cursed waters, supernatural debts, and the inevitable retribution of those he'd wronged left him perpetually unmoored, caught between the physical world and something darker, which explains both his peculiar gait and his tendency to speak to people only he can see. Driven by an insatiable hunger for freedom that no amount of plunder can satisfy and a deep-seated belief that the only person worth trusting is himself, Jack has become a legend whispered in port taverns—a man who would sell his own soul for another adventure, and probably already has. His kohl-rimmed eyes have witnessed horrors and wonders that would break lesser minds, and his mischievous smile masks the profound loneliness of someone who has learned that every friendship is eventually a transaction and every victory tastes of ash.

Attributes

Strength

14, modifier +2

Dexterity

18, modifier +4

Constitution

15, modifier +2

Intelligence

16, modifier +3

Wisdom

12, modifier +1

Charisma

20, modifier +5

Actions

Flintlock Shot

Make a ranged attack with a flintlock pistol. On a hit, deal 2d10 piercing damage.

Cutlass Slash

Make a melee attack with a cutlass. On a hit, deal 2d8 slashing damage plus 1d6 poison damage.

Charm of the Sea

Attempt to charm a creature within 30 ft. DC 15 Wisdom saving throw or be charmed for 1 minute.

Daring Escape

As a bonus action, Jack can disengage and move up to half his speed without provoking opportunity attacks.

Legendary Trickster

Once per encounter, Jack can reroll a failed saving throw or ability check, taking the new result.

Abilities

Master of Deception

Advantage on all Charisma checks and saving throws against being deceived.

Evasive Maneuvers

Once per turn, can add +2 to AC against one attack that he can see.

Saving throws

strength

+5

dexterity

+8

intelligence

+7

wisdom

+4

charisma

+9

Damage resistances

Psychic

Poison

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