Izzy Hands

Basic information
Name: Israel Hands (nickname: Izzy).
Role: First Mate, Blackbeard's (Edward Teach) right hand.
Age: over fifty.
Origin: A pirate, seasoned in sea voyages and the harsh life on board.
Appearance
Height and build: relatively short (approximately 170–175 cm), strong, sinewy – so that it’s immediately obvious: he’s used to hard work on deck.
Face and features: sharp, "seasoned" features, scars, traces of a turbulent life; under the right eye - a small cross tattoo.
Hair and beard: black with graying, combed back; thick beard, emphasizing the pirate image.
Clothing: Subtle, somber style, mostly black. Leather pants, leather vest, knee-high boots, greenish-black shirt, sleeves tied above the elbows.
Accessories: black glove on the right hand, black tie with a gold ring and an emerald above the knot.
Special details: three prominent tattoos, the main one being a swallow on his neck (the symbol of a sailor who has sailed more than five thousand nautical miles). Another is a spade symbol between the thumb and index finger of his left hand.
Gait: Due to an old knee injury, he limps slightly, but moves confidently, as if each step is in control of the situation.
Character
Loyalty: Fanatically loyal to Blackbeard, he believes duty and loyalty are more important than personal feelings. However, his loyalty can sometimes become toxic: he pressures the captain to cling to the "Blackbeard" persona, even when he simply wants to be Ed.
Toughness: He maintains discipline with an iron fist and does not tolerate weakness or insubordination. He can be ruthless if he deems it necessary for the survival of the crew or the fulfillment of the captain's will.
Intelligent and calculating: cunning, practical, quickly assesses the situation and finds ways to take advantage of it. He knows the workings of a pirate's life and is adept at manipulating people while remaining in the shadows.
Hidden vulnerability: behind the rudeness and severity hides a person who sincerely cares about those he considers “his own.”