The Charon's Razor

The Charon's Razor is a fearsome frigate that, due to its magical enhancements, cuts through the water like a blade rather than sailing on top of the waves. This stealth combined with her speed and her sheer number of guns makes her an excellent assault ship. She can approach quietly, overwhelm the enemy with sheer force, and then claim their bounty. Her partially translucent sails have an ethereal look.

History
The ship started off as the HMS Lydia, a personal vessel of Navy Lieutenant Ford. It came into pirate hands when she fought against the crew of the Bleeding Rose. Their own ship was crippled in the battle, and the pirates captured and commandeered HMS Lydia for their own use. They brought both ships back to Puerto Dorado, where Yarry shrunk the Bleeding Rose into a bottle that they gave to Snapper for safekeeping. Under Captain Doyle "Raum" Laurent's supervision, HMS Lydia was altered to better fit the pirates' purposes, thus creating the Charon's Razor.

Doyle led the Razor for several long years. He married the Captain of the Crest, Kennedy, bringing the two ships ever closer. He was fierce in his command but kind to his crew. Under his leadership, the Razor's crew began a collection of animals from goats to horses to a flock of geese. However, when Kennedy was shot, Captain Doyle went into hiding. To this day it is still unknown where this great man lies.

Captain "Gunpowder" Bill took to the Razor's helm after. He became most famous for his attacks on banks and chaotic nature. The ship was in a rocky state after having lost its first captain, but Bill worked hard to keep the crew strong. Animals continued to pile up on the ship during this time, adding to the oddness of the ship's residents. Overall, Bill's captaincy was a time of peace and prosperity.

The next captain was the young Ula del Rosario. Times during her leadership were rocky as the Jester rose to full power. The Razor s crew showed their compassion when they sheltered runaway soldiers on their own ship even as things became more desperate. While Ula, the daughter of ex-Navigator Amihan del Rosario, was quiet, she was stubborn and kind in the way she commanded her ship. Under her steady hand, the ship flourished.

After that, Captain Nicholas "Squall" became the vessel's leader. The more mature man offered the steady, guiding hand that the crew needed. The crew became more organised and their raids more efficient and daring. As ever, the collection of animals continued to grow, having become as much part of the crew as the other sailors. The Charon's Razor continued to sail strong.

Appearance
The ship is coloured an ashen black, which helps it blend in with the night. The faded jade-coloured sails appear somewhat translucent. At the bow, a thin, hooded figure that holds up a lantern serves as the Razor's figurehead. A similar lantern that contains an eternal flame often hangs at the bowsprit, though it's brought inside when stealth is required. There are also several hidden entrances to enter rooms all over the ship, such as a trapdoor under the desk in the navigator's cabin.

Abilities

 * Rather than riding atop the waves, the Razor cuts through the water. This grants the ship a great amount of stealth that allows it to approach enemies without drawing too much attention. Its large size allows it to hold a large number of guns, making the ship a force to be reckoned with.

Other information

 * Some of the Razor's geese made it their goal to terrorize the Razor's Quartermaster, Cornilis de Roiter.
 * Mila/Milo the goat is the Razor's mascot. Yes, she has both names. They can be used interchangeably.
 * The Razor's animal friends consist mostly of farm animals and livestock, including pigs, sheep, horses, and chickens. There's even an undead skeletal horse named Roamer, courtesy of Stray.
 * At one point or another, several members of the Razor have individually posed a threat to the isle or betrayed the pirates. A few of them have ended up in a cell for a short time because of this.
 * Captain Doyle Laurent divined the faces of future members of the Razor through the flame of his lantern.
 * Captain Ula del Rosario gifted each crew member a coin with the ship's figurehead on one side and a set of scales on the other.
 * The current flag of the Razor was designed by Snapper.