BACKGROUND
RACE: HUMAN
AGE: 32
HEIGHT: 6'3"
Of course! Leland Pyke Dodge was born into a family of wealthy merchants who owned several trading vessels. Even as a young boy, Leland was enamored with the sea and spent much of his childhood tinkering with model ships and playing in the water. He accompanied his father on many of the family voyages and began to learn the art of seamanship at a young age.
As Leland grew older, his interests turned more and more to the sea. He was fascinated by tales of great naval battles and longed to one day lead his own crew. However, his family had other plans for him. His father wanted him to take over the family business and become a merchant like him.
As an obedient son, Leland initially followed his father's wishes and spent several years apprenticing as a merchant. However, he soon found the work dull and unfulfilling. He yearned for adventure and the freedom of life on the sea. After much arguing with his father and conflict within himself, Leland took the bold step of joining a pirate crew. Despite his family's protests, Leland saw piracy as his chance to make a name for himself on the high seas. He quickly rose through the ranks of his crew, thanks to his natural charisma and excellent leadership skills. He led his crew on many successful raids, amassing a vast fortune in treasure and goods. Over time, Leland began to see the world differently.
The formalities of his old life seemed hollow and meaningless compared to the freedom and adventure of pirate life. He saw himself as a champion for the underdogs, stealing from wealthy merchants to distribute goods among the poor. One day, during a raid, Leland and his crew discovered a hidden portal. Excited by the prospect of adventure and the unknown, Leland eagerly ordered his crew to sail through the portal. As he passed through, he felt a mix of excitement and trepidation, knowing that whatever lay on the other side would be a whole new world of possibility and danger.