The Sanguine and Blackbeard's Cutlass
Your oldest friend, Freddy, was like your little brother. The charismatic bard and you had been running jobs as long as you can remember. The mutual lack of familial upbringing brought you two together on the streets of London. It started with small-time stuff: Freddy would scout for a wealthy target, and you'd “gently” ask them for a loan. Once things got a bit too hot between the two of you and a rival gang, you joined the navy together to escape a certain death.
You quickly rose through the ranks with cool-headed tactics and an ability to act under pressure. Freddy didn't quite have the same progression, but once you took command of your own small vessel, you told your superior officer it was contingent upon Freddy's involvement. Freddy's disposition towards authority caused more trouble than good, but there's no denying his persuasiveness and willingness to take risks. You've never encountered a luckier son of a bitch and you make sure he knows it.
You quickly rose through the ranks with cool-headed tactics and an ability to act under pressure. Freddy didn't quite have the same progression, but once you took command of your own small vessel, you told your superior officer it was contingent upon Freddy's involvement. Freddy's disposition towards authority caused more trouble than good, but there's no denying his persuasiveness and willingness to take risks. You've never encountered a luckier son of a bitch and you make sure he knows it.