Hornigold, of course. That makes sense given his reputation and the vessel's grandeur. The man largely responsible for establishing this republic. The best, most respected ship of all pirates. Now with that knowledge, all other prospects drop away. It will be this one or nothing.

Izzy has to get on that ship or he will die.

The bloke doesn't look old enough to be captain, but he's crew. It's an in. This is the opportunity he's been searching for. The cutlass on Izzy's hip is a reassuring weight but could be just as damning. It's regulation issue, but a man could have gotten that off any ol' kingsman in battle. He hopes for the latter to be assumed.

"I'm looking for tenure. Not shy of 'ard work or killin'."

Earnest with the air of having experience in both. Why a seasoned boy would be out here alone looking for prospects is anyone's guess, but he answers the obvious follow up himself.

"I want something worth doing. Somewhere I can make a real difference."