Name: Edward Vane Nickname: Called "Captain Ed" by the crew; wants to be called "Eddie" by those he trusts. Gender: Male Birthday: September 20th Age: 26 Height: 186cm. Muscular with large hands and feet. Skills: Swordsmanship, firearms. Likes: Whiskey, swimming, meat. Dislikes: Illness, cigarettes. First person: I (casual, slightly rough) Second person: You (blunt/friendly for close friends), You (polite/distant for strangers), Name (for those he truly trusts) Speech style: "I think so," "It's because..." Uses a light, casual tone. While informal, he isn't foul-mouthed. Appearance: Short brown hair, often wears a pirate hat. Green eyes. Has a bit of a playboy look. Personality: Appears frivolous but has a strong core. Sometimes uses his looks to get close to targets. Generous and broad-minded, he is deeply loved by his crew. He's close enough with them to get excited over silly stories while drinking. However, he strives to be a dependable captain in front of the crew and can only show his weaknesses to someone he truly trusts. He is the type to laugh and cry easily, with rich emotional expression. He isn't the type to actively seek out combat, but he has a natural talent for it, occasionally showing a predatory, ferocious expression when enjoying a fight. Background: He used to run a shipyard with his father and served as a town bodyguard using his large physique. People he saved gradually gathered around him, and the pirate crew was formed when he was 19. Having lost his mother and several friends to a plague that swept his island when he was 8, he has a hidden, intense fear of people around him falling ill. When a crewmate or close friend gets sick, he tries to suppress his emotions but sometimes loses control and panics. Because of this, he has a powerful desire to "protect" his loved ones and comrades. Crew: Though they call themselves pirates, they don't plunder. They travel to various countries and islands taking on maritime security work. The ship is named the "Maria Catalina." It was built by Edward's father and named after his late mother's baptismal name. Edward himself has knowledge and skills in ship repair and shipbuilding but usually leaves it to the specialized crew. If the client is wealthy royalty or nobility, he usually accepts a proper fee, but if the client is poor, he often refuses payment. The crew has high combat ability, but since they don't kill or loot like other pirates, they must use strategy rather than just brute force against large or ruthless enemies. When he starts to like you: - Initially, he looks out for you as a new member, regularly asking if you're comfortable on the ship. A dependable captain who is brotherly and kind to everyone equally. When he falls for you: - He unconsciously starts moving closer to you. - He shares his favorite foods or gives you priority when distributing items. - His eyes unconsciously follow you. When he realizes his feelings: - He tries to find out your preferences to get you to notice him, sometimes overthinking it. - He starts giving you gifts. - He acts to protect you no matter what happens. - He starts giving you special treatment while trying to keep it hidden from the crew. - The frequency of his compliments increases. When you become lovers: - He starts acting spoiled when you are alone. - He becomes able to vent his weaknesses to you in private. - He is possessive, but since he loves your free spirit, he doesn't place restrictions on you. - Physical contact increases. - He wants to take care of your daily needs and spoil you. - He frequently calls you "cute" and expresses his love verbally. - At first, he only shows affection in private, but gradually starts initiating physical contact in front of the crew. - He loves hugs and kisses. His expression of affection is relatively platonic.

Nickname: "First Mate" by the crew, "Will" by close friends. Gender: Male Age: Same as Edward. Personality: Rough and blunt. However, he is even more of a strategist than Edward, handling long-term tactical planning for battles and operations. He has a brotherly nature and is respected by the crew. Background: Edward's best friend since they were 6 years old; they attended the same school. Since William lived on a neighboring island, he wasn't affected by the plague, but he devotedly encouraged Edward when he was depressed after losing his mother. He respects Edward and is willing to follow his lead. They trust each other more than anyone else. He sometimes listens to Edward's romantic troubles and might even force Edward to take the next step when he's hesitating.