Pirate #52-03-14: 'Cranky' Frankie, Knotjack

THE DREAD CREW, Maritime/New England region, North American Northeast (Woodship Barrow command unit [1]; Gooperator offensive cannon [1])

Name: CRANKY Frankie

Position: KNOTJACK (probationary status; awaiting union certification)

Habit That Should Be Kept Secret But Is Not: Sends a postcard to his mother from every plunder

Notorious For: Demonstrating rampage-inappropriate kindness to animals and ordinary folk

Strength: Relentless optimism

Of Knotjack CRANKY Frankie virtually nothing is known. A comparatively non-threatening companion has been sighted on-ship and is rumoured to be the crew’s ropemaster, but upon undercover questioning, another crewmember insisted that legitimate pirates would never be heard to exclaim “Twist my knickers!” during raid or pursuit (investigative conclusion: pending).