Ching Shih

"Give me a ship and I'll conquer the seas; give me a crew and I'll break empires. Fear me, follow me, or fall before me."

Ching Shih, once a prostitute, rose to become one of the most powerful and successful pirates in history. Commanding over 1,800 pirate ships and an estimated 80,000 men, her Red Flag Fleet terrorized the South China Sea, and her tactical brilliance made her virtually unbeatable.

  • Age Taken to the Tower: 33

  • DOB: 1775

  • Nationality / Place of Origin: Chinese

  • Background / Profession: Pirate Commander

  • Skills / Abilities: Naval strategy, leadership, diplomacy, administration

  • Personality Traits: Ambitious, cunning, ruthless, pragmatic

  • Key Motivations: Power, wealth, survival, respect

  • Favorite / Signature Weapon or Strategy: The strict code of laws she enforced within her fleet; her ability to forge alliances and manipulate political connections.

Intelligence Wisdom Creativity Compassion
8 8 7 5
Resolve Charisma Athleticism Martial Prowess
9 9 6 7