Dread Pirate
Each dread pirate has their own mortal code and this is normally what gives them such renowned. Some dread pirates accomplish their goals through fear, killing indiscriminately and ruling their ships at rapier-point. Others minimize bloodshed and exhibit a curious sort of chivalry, perhaps realizing that the captain and crew of a prize ship are more likely to surrender if they believe they will live to see port again. Now and then a dread pirate takes his chivalric streak a step farther and preys only on the ships of enemy nations or even solely on other pirates.
A dread pirate's lifestyle is ideal for most rogues, because the job requires a number of skills that other classes don't have the time or inclination to learn. However, the class also attracts some spellcasters, who can use magic to conceal their ships or incapacitate a prize vessel's crew.
Requirements
To have obtained some level of notoriety among pirates. Usually given to the Captain of a ship.
Appointment
Thugs and cutthroats in every port lay claim to the title pirate, but actually making a fortune through piracy is no easy task. A dread pirate, however, has mastered every aspect of larceny on the high seas.
Grounds for Removal/Dismissal
Death is the most common way to dismiss a dread pirate.
Type
Informal
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Ah yes, death, my favourite dismissal method :D It's interesting how dread pirates can be so diverse and yet are called the same title. If you have time in the future I think it might be fun to add here some examples of different moral codes of (in)famous people who held this rank.