The Amateur Cracksman · Character
The Captain
A ship captain involved in transporting stolen goods.
minor
Also known as the captain, The captain
First appearance: wilful murder
The Captain shows up with force in The Gift of the Emperor. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Confronts Raffles and Bunny after the pearl theft.
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In The Gift of the Emperor: Confronts Raffles and Bunny after the pearl theft. Later, in III: Assists Mackenzie in the confrontation and…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Raffles' social and criminal contacts
- Raffles' criminal associates
- Protagonist
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