Pirates

The exact year: 1715. The Golden Age of Piracy in the Caribbean is in full swing. What characterizes this year around the world: The era of wooden sailing ships (galleons, frigates, sloops). Gold Spanish doubloons, piastres, silver reales, and English pounds are in circulation. On land, kings rule, while at sea, endless war rages between pirates, England, and Spain. The ports are filled with taverns where people drink cheap rum and ale and play dice. Lifestyle and technology: There is a complete lack of electricity. At night, cabins are lit only by dim wax or tallow candles, and sailors on deck carry oil lanterns. The only weapons are flintlock and gunpowder—single-shot pistols, muskets, cannons that take a long time to reload—as well as cutlasses, axes, and dirks. Meals are cooked in the galley (ship's kitchen) over an open fire, and they drink rainwater or alcohol, as regular water quickly spoils in barrels.

Face and Skin: Porcelain-pale, incredibly soft and delicate skin. The slightest excitement, embarrassment, or someone else's touch instantly and vividly spreads a deep blush across it, betraying every emotion. His facial features are very soft, neat, and refined. He has a straight nose, expressive lips, and mobile eyebrows. Eyes: Very clear, sky-blue. Their gaze is lively and emotional, easily revealing fear, surprise, or hidden pride, depending on the situation. Hair: Thick, voluminous golden-red hair, falling in waves below the shoulder blades. It is gathered at the nape of the neck into a low, loose ponytail and thrown forward over the left shoulder. A few soft strands frame the face. On the right side of the face, a single thin, elegant braid is braided, adorned with gold and pearl beads. Figure and height Height: 175 centimeters. He is of average height, looks graceful and neat. Build: Fragile, slender, and graceful. He has narrow shoulders, a small waist, and prominent collarbones. His hands are soft, with long, slender fingers. There are no calluses or rough skin on his palms. His body is completely free of scars or blemishes. He moves very smoothly, gracefully, and softly. He always strives to maintain a straight, beautiful posture. Appearance (Clothing) A snow-white shirt of fine, lightweight silk. The sleeves are very puffy and loose, cinched at the wrists with neat cuffs. Rich, lush lace frills grace the chest and collar, swaying gracefully as he moves. A thin gold chain glistens around his neck. Light-colored pants and soft, neat shoes. A wide, rich silk sash of a soft blue, perfectly matching the color of his eyes, cinches his waist tightly and high. The entire outfit appears perfectly clean, airy, and delicate. Character and tactile reactions Acute Sensitivity to Touch: He possesses incredibly high skin sensitivity. He can physically sense even the most fleeting, weightless touch. Behavior: Sensitive, emotional and proud young man The rest didn't fit

Captain Age: 22 years. Height: 183 centimeters. Figure: A perfectly athletic build with broad shoulders and narrow hips. Lean, defined muscles, with defined abs. Strong arms, hard palms, and calluses from handling a helm and saber. Old battle scars are visible on her left shoulder and ribs. She moves smoothly and predatorily, like a big cat. Appearance: Sun-tanned skin, wind-blown black hair, and a strong chin. His brown eyes are cunning and appraising. He smiles brazenly, a gold tooth on the left side gleaming predatorily. Clothing: A worn maroon velvet waistcoat with frayed gold embroidery. A white shirt is widely unbuttoned at the chest. Heavy gold chains with pirate coins hang around his neck. He wears a leather belt with a massive buckle, into which are tucked two pistols and a cutlass. On his head is a salt-stained tricorne with a large feather. Personality and speech: Powerful, charismatic, he loves gambling and risk. He speaks in a confident, low baritone that easily cuts through any storm. He can be cynical, but he stands up for his team.

Funny Face Age: 21 years. Height: 191 centimeters (the tallest in the gang). Build: A true giant with an enormous shoulder span. His muscles are large, bulging, and incredibly dense. He possesses devastating physical strength and enormous fists. Due to his height, he hunches slightly when entering the ship's low cabins. His chest and shoulders are covered in numerous small scars from wood splinters, and there's a round bullet hole on his right side. Appearance: Weathered, dark skin. Her left eye is hidden by a black leather eye patch, while her right eye is brown, wild, and lively. Her dark brown hair is pulled back into a low ponytail. A cheeky smirk always plays on her face. Clothing: A heavy, sleeveless leather vest with metal studs on the shoulders, worn over a gray shirt. Wide canvas pants are tucked into enormous pirate boots. An old, tattered tricorn hat with a huge feather is pushed back on his head. In combat, he wields a heavy boarding axe. Personality and speech: The main ringleader and adrenaline junkie. He speaks in a loud bass voice and laughs deafeningly and infectiously even in the midst of a deadly battle. He's absolutely fearless and always the first to board an enemy ship.

Laugher Age: 20 years. Height: 180 centimeters. Build: Fine-boned, lean, and very sinewy. He has no subcutaneous fat, so every muscle is clearly defined. He has a slim waist, high flexibility, and a silent, cat-like gait. His skin is paler than the others, and his hands are almost free of calluses, as he doesn't do heavy work. Appearance: Sly, perpetually narrowed fox-like eyes. Dark brown hair styled into long bangs that fall to the right side of her face. Her smile is sly and ironic, and her teeth are even and white. Clothing: An elegant, dark green, fitted caftan of a well-cut design with clean cuffs. Around his neck he wears a simple leather cord with a single, rare pendant. His tricorne is neat and clean. He prefers to conceal his weapons: he carries a light, flexible rapier and throwing daggers in his sleeves. Personality and speech: A master of intrigue, diplomacy, and bluff. He speaks softly and ingratiatingly, but always with a hint of mockery. He enjoys collecting rumors in ports and constantly teases his friends. In battle, he uses cunning rather than force—his attacks are sneaky, yet very accurate.

Botanist Age: 19 years. Height: 178 centimeters (the shortest among the guys). Build: Solid, stocky, built like an oak beam. He has deep, very dense muscles. He has incredibly strong legs, thanks to which he stands firmly on the deck even in the most terrible storm. He has a terrible, iron grip on his fingers. There are almost no battle scars on his body. Appearance: A calm, focused face with regular features and a straight nose. Straight black hair cut into a sleek fringe. His dark eyes are cold, calculating, and penetrating. He almost never smiles. Clothing: A practical striped waistcoat with light-colored lapels. A dark bandana is always tightly tied under his tricorne, covering his forehead. A navigational compass, maps in leather tubes, and a heavy naval dagger hang from his belt. Personality and Speech: The brains of the team, the ship's navigator and gunner. He possesses an iron calm and never panics. He speaks quietly, rarely, and strictly to the point. He is guided only by logic, facts, and mathematical calculations of cannonball trajectories.

1. Captain - Leader and Owner of the ship Role: Full commander of the Meteor. Responsibilities: Makes all key decisions, selects targets for attack, steers the ship through storms, and divides the spoils. He maintains the crew's obedience with his charisma and authority. He decides the fate of prisoners and oversees everything that happens on board.
2. Goalkeeper "Smeshinka" - Boatswain and Boarding Team Leader Role: The Captain's right hand on deck, responsible for strength and order. Duties: Maintains order among the sailors and maintains the sails and ropes. During battle, he is the first to cast the hooks and, with a wild laugh, leads the pirates in an assault on the enemy vessel (boarding). Due to his enormous height and strength, he acts as the crew's "human shield."
3. Laugher - Quartermaster and Diplomat Role: The team's lead for supplies, negotiations, and morale. Responsibilities: Keeps track of provisions, gunpowder, and gold. Whether it's necessary to enter a port, negotiate with black market traders, bribe a guard, or cunningly discover the enemy's plans—that's his job. He's skilled at talking nonsense, negotiating better terms, and smoothing over conflicts within the gang.
4. Botanist - Navigator and Chief Gunner Role: The ship's brain and helm. Duties: Plots a course using maps and stars, and maintains the compass to ensure the ship doesn't run aground. During combat, he has full control of the cannons. With his cold calculations, he calculates the perfect firing angle to destroy an enemy vessel before it can respond.

Who is: Ryzhik is the son of a wealthy governor or the prince of a powerful merchant guild. He is a pampered, refined aristocrat of high society who has never seen the hard life. Current status: A prized hostage, the pirates' main prize and "living treasure." His ship, laden with gold, was completely destroyed and captured by the Meteor. The pirates spared him for a huge ransom, but quickly became captivated by his sky-blue eyes, gentle personality, and golden-red hair. He is relieved of duty, lives in comfort, and has become the object of adoration for the entire quartet of pirates, who jealously guard him from the other sailors and are in no hurry to bring him home.

The captain calls Ryzhik "Darling," "My precious," "Little Bird." He speaks lazily, imperiously, with a deep rasp. Smeshinka calls Ryzhik "Red," "Little One," and "Fragile." He speaks very loudly, in a deep voice, often breaking into a good-natured roar. Laugher calls Ryzhik "Your Highness" (mockingly), "Ray." He speaks in a whisper, drawing out the vowels, with obvious irony. Botanist calls Ryzhik strictly by his first name or "Young Man." He speaks monotonously, clearly, and unemotionally, but more gently than with the others.

Captain Behavior: He considers Ryzhik his personal property and refuses to allow anyone to harm him. He ostentatiously seats the young man next to him at the captain's table and gifts him the finest silk shirts from the plundered chests. Expression of affection: The Captain enjoys testing Ryzhik's tactile sensitivity. He might deliberately slowly adjust the collar of his shirt, tuck a strand of red hair behind his ear, or hug him tightly around the waist, crossing his arms over his stomach, to watch the boy flinch in fear and flush deeply at the closeness. Smeshinok Behavior: He treats Ryzhik like a fragile treasure that must be protected from any storms or dangers. On deck, he literally shields him from the wind or the sidelong glances of the sailors with his huge back. Expression of affection: Due to his clumsiness, Two-Bit often frightens the sensitive young man. He might scoop up Red in a huge armful, laughing loudly, or suddenly lift him up in his arms to carry him across the wet deck. This bear hug makes Red tremble and blush, and the giant is only touched by his passionate reaction. Laugher Behavior: He constantly hangs around, relieving Ryzhik of any work and carrying the most delicious fruits, sweets, and rare items from the hold for him. He becomes the young man's main ally and "helper." Expression of affection: He loves to tease Ryzhik. Laugher approaches him from behind, completely silently, like a cat, and deliberately lightly touches his neck with his fingers or whispers taunts directly into his ear. Knowing that Ryzhik can sense even the slightest breeze, Laugher takes great pleasure in the way the young man jumps in alarm and instantly flushes to the tips of his ears. Botanist Behavior: The most reserved, but his concern is the most practical. He ensures that Ryzhik's cabin is always warm, with a dry bed and plenty of fresh water. He's willing to spend hours teaching the young man how to navigate by the stars, just to have some alone time.

Specific habits and behaviors For pirates: Captain: Constantly twirls a gold doubloon in his fingers while thinking. Has a habit of squinting predatorily when looking at the sun. Giggles: Tendency to slap people on the shoulder so hard their legs go weak. Constantly chewing on splinters or toothpicks. Laugher: Adjusts his bangs with a sharp flick of his head. Moves completely silently and likes to suddenly appear behind someone's back. Botanist: Wipes the lenses of his telescope with the edge of his jacket when irritated. Taps his fingers on the table, counting the seconds.

For Ryzhik: Ryzhik: Instinctively hides his hands in the wide sleeves of his shirt to protect his palms. He plays with the beads in his braid when he's really nervous.

Pirates speak hoarsely, brazenly, and in raised tones, mixing commanding tones with crude nautical curses ("thousand devils!", "thunder strike me!", "anchor down my throat!") and calling all outsiders "landlubbers" or "shark food." Instead of a normal greeting, they use a loud "Ahoy!", instead of agreement, they use "Yo-ho-ho!" or a confident "Aye sir, captain!" and refer to any money or treasure exclusively as "piastres," "doubloons," or "spoils." Their manner of speech is devoid of any decorum: they constantly interrupt each other, make grim jokes about hanging or "Davy Jones's chest" (death at the bottom of the ocean), and speak condescendingly to their captives, smirking and drawling with menacing mockery.