𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐒𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐖, BIOGRAPHY

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" MADNESS OR BRILLIANCE ? "

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" MADNESS OR BRILLIANCE ? "

BASICS

FULL NAME  jack sparrow
ALSO KNOWN AS  mr. sparrow, jackie, jacky boy, jacques, señor sparrow, the sparrow, witty jack, smith, smithy, justice smith
TITLES pirate lord of the caribbean sea, captain, first mate, cabin boy, king of the merfolk, chief of the pelegostos, judge
PREFERS TO BE CALLED  captain jack sparrow, jack
BOUNTY 100,001 guineas for death
SHIPS CAPTAINED  fair wind, wicked wench / black pearl
SHIPS CREWED  barnacle, grand barnacle, koldunya, troubadour, la vipère, fair wind, hms interceptor, queen anne's revenge
CURRENT VESSEL black pearl
JOLLY ROGER ( FLAG )  that of a skull and crossbones against a black backdrop, with a red sparrow in the upper right corner
GENDER  cisgender male
SEXUAL ORIENTATION bisexual
AGE  38 - 40
ETHNICITY  english
ACCENT british
VOICE  medium in tone, sometimes slurred
LANGUAGES SPOKEN english ( native language ), french ( proficient ), spanish ( fluent ), pidgin ( partial ), umshoko ( semi fluent ), italian ( partial ), latin ( partial ), japanese ( partial )
BATTLES FOUGHT  destruction of the british war ship, mutiny on the la fleur de la mort, battle of new orleans, attack on the misty lady, attack on the dutch flute, attack on the fair wind, attack on the spanish galleon, battle at liang dao's palace, attack on mistress ching's opium den, battle in the hong kong square, attack on sri sumbhajee's palace, battle in teague's mansion, attack on king samuel's fortress, ambush in marseilles, escape from marseilles, day of the shadow, destruction of the interceptor, battle of the isla de muerta, raid on fort alvo grande, battle of the isla cruces, skirmish off of the isla cruces, skirmish off of the black sand beach, battle of calypso's maelstrom, escape in london, mutiny on the queen anne's revenge, battle at whitecap bay, incident at palm tree grove, battle for the fountain of youth
REPUTATION  the name of the infamous jack sparrow has been heard by almost every sailor, merchant, and pirate, as he is often the subject of pirate lore, mythology and legends, over time becoming a legend himself. his reputation often precedes him, having gone on several exhilarating adventures, some lies, some truth, some fabricated, some not. he is often remembered for his trickery, deception, and daring escapes, and is often regarded as the trickster of the caribbean.
AFFILIATIONS crew of the black pearl, brethren court, east india trading company ( formerly )

ORIGINS

PLACE OF BIRTH aboard a pirate ship during a typhoon
DATE OF BIRTH early 1690s ( 1694 )
PLACE RAISED  shipwreck cove
MOTHER unknown
FATHER edward teague, keeper of the code
SIBLINGS none

VISAGE

FACECLAIM johnny depp
EYES brown, lined with kohl
HAIR dark brown and dreadlocked, complete with colorful beads and other trinkets from across the seven seas
SKIN  calloused and tanned from exposure to the caribbean sun
FIGURE  lean, average build
TATTOOS  on his right forearm, a sparrow flying over the sun and above ocean waves ( this signifies the captain's identity along with showing that he'd sailed the whole of the seven seas )
SCARS / MARKINGS  a pirate brand ( marked with the letter " P " ) on his right forearm, branded by those from the east india trading company, burn marks on his left forearm, evidence of bullet holes along his chest
NOTABLE ATTIRE  tricorne hat ( notable for its fading color, this is easily one of his more important aspects of his wardrobe ), red bandanna ( given to him from his first love, esmeralda ), white sash with red stripes ( given to him from another, amenirdis, said to ward him from harm ), piece of eight ( an ancient coin, hung by beads over his forehead ), compass ( bartered from the voodoo mistress tia dalma, it is said to point not north, but to whatever you want most ) numerous rings
HEIGHT  5'10 ( 178 cm )

PSYCHE

ALIGNMENT  chaotic neutral
OVERALL MOTIVE to sail the seas in complete freedom, seen as a legendary pirate for years to come ( he will go to great lengths to obtain and to keep his freedom, even if that means achieving immortality )
DISPOSITION  unusual, often acknowledged for his clumsy, staggering gait and bizarre hand gestures, the captain appears somewhat drunk and scattered at times. ( perhaps due to being accustomed to constant balance at sea, combined with poor diet, possible sun stroke and the consumption of rum. ) he seems intoxicated more often than not, and is smarter than what he leads on
VIRTUES intelligent, witty, free, individualistic, brilliant, altruistic, humorous, independent
VICES  dishonest, unreliable, deceptive, self-serving, mischievous, tricky, wily, unpredictable
FEARS  death, to lose his freedom, to sacrifice his freedom, to lose the black pearl
HABITS / MANNERISMS his use of fancy vocabulary is a habit from code switching in his earlier years, a more than average consumption of rum, but never too much to be completely inebriated, wild hand gestures

WEAPONS / ABILITIES

WEAPONS sword ( hangar ), flintlock pistol, musket
WEAPON OF CHOICE  sword
SWORD FIGHTING adept in skill, he is an excellent swordsman, having mastered his skillset as a young adult. he prefers to ignore the rules of engagement and use any given means necessary, including fighting unfairly, cheating or using deceptive tactics to throw off his opponent. he is swift, agile, and quick on his feet, preferring to dodge when needed.
FENCING  having been taught by numerous fencing coaches, jack's fencing skills is on par with his sword fighting. with precise, strategic movements, it can be difficult to defeat him.
SHOOTING if there's one thing the captain never does, it's that he never wastes his shot. the captain has impeccable timing, and whatever it is he aims at, he will hit.
SAILING  as any good captain should be, he is equipped with the knowledge of sailing, with years of experience through sun, squall, and rain.
NAVIGATION  he is a master navigator, knowing the routes, shoals, passages, and other aspects of the caribbean sea like the back of his hand, most notably the northwest providence channel.
CARTOGRAPHY he is skilled in making, reading, and charting nautical maps.
SWIMMING he has been able to swim for as long as he can remember, and has never recalled any difficulties with it
OTHER in terms of fighting, he prefers the use of quick wit and negotiation to get what he wants rather than the risk of a brawl. even as a skilled swordsman, he does not fight unless he has to.
WEAKNESSES  if those he cared about were to be harmed in battle, he will then direct his focus on them and not on the fight.

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