Name: Virgil

Age: 20

Gender: Male

Species: Earth pony

Description: At average height and rather stocky, it's more his cold demeanor that puts people off when they meet Virgil. No one knows where the few scars on his face came from, though many rumors have started on the topic. His tattoos come from a witch doctor in the southern seas who enchanted the ink to give him better sailing knowledge, making him one of the premiere captains to sail the seas. He has a single gold ring through his right ear which was a gift from his father, Eris, intended for when he was 10. Given how events proceeded, he ended up getting it when he was 7. The twin cutlasses on his flank represent his expert fighting abilities and probably also his 'unofficial' status as a buccaneer.

Personality: Virgil is a master at hiding his feelings. Mostly he does it for others, whether to help them remain calm or to let them freak out. He tends to internalize everything and most people find it hard to read him. Despite all that, Virgil is a very warm and affectionate person. He's loyal and dependable, able to keep a level head even in the worst situations. He does what he says he will, no matter what it costs him. He always puts others first, whether it's his crew or his family, though to him they're one in the same. Consequentially, Virgil tends to take the blame for anything that goes wrong with things he's involved in, whether or not it was actually his fault. He always has an open mind when it comes to planning and is very much an 'out of the box' thinker. He's resourceful and inventive, whether it's with his sword, his crossbow, hoof to hoof, or just a simple trap. He'll use anything and everything. 

Backstory: 

Born and raised on a small island somewhere in the southwestern seas, Virgil has always been around ships and the ocean. His village was a small one with only a basic fighting force, leaving them completely unprepared for an invasion from pirates. A lot of the inhabitants were killed, including Virgil's father, Eris. The pirates took over, making the island their base. The base grew over a short time, becoming a safe port for pirates from all over. The captain of the original invading crew, Sergio the Soulless, became the 'governor' of the new port, dubbing it Puerto Seguro and creating a naval force of his own personal pirates, each boated commanded by a member of his old crew.

Being a young colt of just 4 at the time of the invasion, Virgil grew up under the rule of Sergio. Contrary to his handle, Captain Sergio was actually a rather fair governor after his takeover. He placed the remaining inhabitants under his protection, harshly punishing anyone, in or out of his crew, who dared to lay a finger on them. He took all the foals under his wings, and he had rather expansive wings, and taught them how to fight, sail, and basically be a pirate. He took a particular shine to Virgil, probably because of the liking he took to the young colt's mother, a gentle unicorn by the name of Sandra.

Of course, after invading and even with the addition of his kind and protective nature as a governor, Sergio had to work rather hard to earn the favor of Sandra. He succeeded eventually, mostly with the help of Virgil who had also become fond of the pirate captain. So, at the age of 8, Virgil found himself the step-son of one of the most powerful pirates in the southwestern seas. With this new status, Sergio and Virgil devoted more and more time to the colt's training as a pirate, the former determined to pass on his favorite ship, The Ruthless Lass, onto his new son. Along the way, Virgil found himself with two new siblings: Eris and Eros, twin unicorn and pegasus respectively.

When he turned 16, after having earned the respect, and a decent amount of reverence and fear, of most of the pirates in his step-father's territory, Virgil was finally deemed the captain of The Ruthless Lass. He quickly gathered his initial crew of his closest friends and allies and took to the seas, collecting more crewmembers as time went on. Before long, he found himself as one of the most feared and legendary pirate captains, standing right up beside his step-father.