Meredith Black

Captain of the Hangman's Jig

While her black hair has long faded to white and lines have engraved themselves at the corner of her mouth and eyes, it would be a mistake to believe that age has weakened her. Quite the opposite, since she has survived . . . .

Basics

Full Name: Meredith Black (This is not her real name. Those who knew her real name have long since passed.)
Nickname: Merciless Merry
Age: Older; Hard to determine. She won't say.
Race: Roegadyn - Sea Wolf
Nameday: 30th Sun of the 5th Astral Moon
Gender: Female
Orientation: Lesbian
Relationship Status: Married to Nyunthota Lyngwyrkwtn
Alignment: Lawful Neutral
Patron Deity: Llymlaen, the Navigator
Profession: Merchant/Tavern Owner (Pirate - Leader of the Hangman's Bane Alliance)
Ship: The Hangman's Jig
Rank: Commendant
Standard: Dancing skeleton holding an hour glass on a field of red.
Birthplace: The Rhotano Sea
Residence: Limsa Lominsa

About

AppearanceHair: White
Eyes: Right eye - Grey / Left eye -- Ghost White (hidden by patch)
Height: 7'6"
Build: Athletic; Lithe
General Fashion Tastes: At sea, her clothing tends to be practical, but when in town, she favors finer things, particularly suits.
Voice quality: Low, musical.
It should be noted that her accent will change occasionally from pirate's brogue to more articulate, refined tones when she is excited or distracted.
PersonalityPositive Qualities: Intelligent, decisive, honest to the point of bluntness.
Negative Qualities: Ruthless, stubborn, does not tend to sugar coat things.
InterestsHobbies: Tavern crawls, tavern brawls, pit fighting
Vices: Does enjoy her drink and women
Likes: Is known to have a particular taste for intelligent and strong female Roegadyn.
Dislikes: Stew. Weakness. Stupidity. The Admiral.

More

Rumors:
- Meredith murdered her wife in a fit of jealous rage. She was arrested, tried, convicted, and sentenced to be executed in a public hanging. There are hundreds of witnesses who say they saw her take her final bow.
- It is said that she faked her death at the gallows by shamelessly bribing her captors with ample gil and promises.
- Alternatively, it is said that despite her bribes and promises, the guards failed to deliver her from her fate and she was hung. In that moment between life and death, she was visited by an old and all but forgotten god. She made a bargain with this god and her white eye is the mark of such a bargain.
- Also it is said that her relationship with the Admiral is somewhat antagonistic. The reasons given for this are rather vague. Some say it has to do with their opposing views on piracy. Others say it has to do with the relationship between the Admiral and her now deceased wife..
- It is also said that she may also have a talent for aether weaving and some go further to say she is an expelled scholar, but she is far more known for the use of her fists or daggers.
- It is said that she has a sister, Tempest Song, who is a known sea witch. While it seems strange that they seem to have no shared history growing up, but many remark how much they look alike, particularly the eyes.
- She may or may not have a weakness for steamy romance novels.
- You do NOT want to have an account in her little black book.