Baradin Blackbeard – Captain of the Gilded Seahorse

Baradin Blackbeard, Dwarven Corsair – Captain of the Gilded Seahorse

Male Dwarf (Fighter, Gunslinger)

Baradin Blackbeard surveys the horizon through a spyglass from the deck of his own vessel. A feathered tricorne, layered seafaring armor, and an immense braided beard give the dwarven corsair the unmistakable bearing of a seasoned captain. He brings immediate authority to the table as an expedition leader, pirate rival, or relentless treasure hunter.

Tabletop Lore

Hailing from the southern sea of Baldur, Baradin has spent nearly his entire life upon turbulent waters. Piracy became his natural trade, eventually earning him command of the Gilded Seahorse and a handpicked crew of accomplished sailors. Together, they now cross the vast and empty ocean in pursuit of the legendary bounty carried by the Damned Galleon.

Highlight

Baradin is presented as a complete shipboard scene rather than an isolated captain. His raised spyglass, wind-swept coat, commanding stance, and surrounding section of the Gilded Seahorse capture the moment he discovers something waiting beyond the horizon.

Encounter Insight

Use Baradin as the patron behind a dangerous ocean expedition, a rival captain pursuing the same treasure, or a calculating corsair offering passage at a hidden cost. His obsession with the Damned Galleon can pull a crew through hostile waters even when survival demands turning back.

Features

• Captain’s Spyglass: The raised instrument directs his pose toward an unseen threat, landmark, or distant prize.
• Dwarven Corsair Details: A feathered tricorne, heavy beard, layered armor, and tailored coat establish his commanding identity.
• Wind-Swept Silhouette: Flowing coat panels and an angled stance give the scene movement despite his firmly planted posture.
• Shipboard Base: Weathered planks, railings, posts, and wrapped rope place Baradin directly aboard the Gilded Seahorse.

Designed For

• Seafaring Campaigns: Leads pirate voyages, treasure hunts, haunted expeditions, and confrontations between rival ships.
• Commanding NPCs: Works as an expedition patron, corsair captain, criminal leader, or treasure-obsessed adversary.
• Character Painters: Offers varied beard, feather, cloth, armor, leather, wood, and rope textures within one cohesive scene.

Size Category

Occupies a 1×1 square (25mm base, Medium Humanoid)