Right, right, of course! Who wouldn't be interested in a band of pirates, bonded together not through ties of blood, but through adventures on the high seas!

[...how did he manage to get a crew full of orphans anyway, it's a mystery]

The newest member of our band, Frederic, just reached the end of his apprenticeship! He's now a full-fledged pirate! Well, he will be once I return, at least. I've no doubt that everyone will be very lost without my guidance, but they shall persevere!