Riel Noire

Basic Info

Full name: Riel Alexandre Noire
Title: Captain
Nickname: The ghost captain
Gender: Male
Species: Human
Age: 27
Place of birth: France
Occupation: Pirate
Relationship Status: Widowed
Spoken Languages: English, French

Appearance

Weight: 63 kg
Height: 180 cm
Build: slim
Eye color: amethyst
Skin color: white
Hair colour: white
Attire: loose-fitting white shirt with wide sleeves for freedom of movement, long light blue coat, light gray trousers, knee-high leather boots, a belt to hold his cutlass, daggers, and flintlock pistol, a black tricorn hat, silver rings, an earring, and a silver necklace with a ruby medallion

Family

Father: Alard Noire
Mother: Céleste Leclair
Spouse: Aurore Belmont (deceased)

Psychology & Interests

Alignment: Chaotic Neutral
Hobbies: collecting souvenirs, sketching, keeping diaries, studying astronomy
Habits: staying within the shade, planning and strategizing
Likes: sea breeze, wine, stars, jewelry, order
Dislikes: disobedience, rats, bright lights, unfairness, getting sunburnt
Phobias/Fears: cursed voyages, illness
Disorders: albinism, photophobia
Personality: Riel exudes a captivating charisma that earns him loyalty and devotion from his crew. Confident and demanding respect, he expects unwavering obedience, for which he rewards his crew fairly. Despite his reserved demeanor and efforts to conceal his past, occasional fragments may emerge.

Backstory

Being born into an aristocratic family can come with high social status and recognition. People may show respect and deference due to one’s family's position in society. That was not the case with Riel. Although he was the son of a nobleman, he was cursed from the moment he was born. Albinism was not far from being viewed as witchcraft, and it was not a good image for such an influential family. Riel’s father rejected him, claiming he was not his but the devil’s son, while his mother saw no other choice but to side with her wealthy husband. He was handed over to the nannies of the family who raised him in secrecy, while his name was erased from any family records mentioning his existence. Despite the isolation and rejection, Riel grew up with a resilient spirit, determined to prove his worth. He immersed himself in books and knowledge, finding solace in the world of words and ideas. He was particularly interested in the adventures of sailing.
As soon as he was old enough, he joined the privateers. This allowed him to satisfy his thirst for excitement and earn a living at the same time. During that time, he also met a woman named Aurore Belmont. She was a captivating and adventurous woman who shared his love for the sea. She was a nobody in the eyes of society, but so was Riel after being cast out from the lavish lifestyle by his family. Their shared passion for adventure brought them closer together, and they soon became inseparable companions on their daring voyages. However, it was not long after their marriage that only one of them would make it back. Aurore fell victim to an ambush during their time out on the sea. Broken by the loss of his beloved wife, Riel poured all his pain into unleashing his devastating attacks on enemy ships. But soon, when the war had come to an end, there was no more need for privateers. That was when he, already having the experience and hunger for plunder, made the decision to turn to piracy.
He named his first pirate vessel the Aurore.