Characters | Basic info AC IV: Black Flag Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

Edward Kenway - main character in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag, grandfather of Connor Kenway from Assassin's Creed III. He was trained by Assassins and later became a captain of pirate ship called Jackdaw. Young, brutal, charismatic and anxious for fame pirate who earned respect of the others.

Edward Teach - known better as a Blackbeard. One of the most famous and fearsome pirates in the history. Born in 1680 in England, died in 1718 during one of fights. In this game, he is a companion of Edward Kenway.

Calico Jack (Jack Rackham) - another famous pirate who appears in Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag. Born in year 1682, from 1718 served under Charles Vane. Sentenced for death and killed in 1720.

Benjamin Hornigold - English pirate and member of Templars, who was spreading fear and terror in years 1715 - 1718. Later on, he abandoned unlawful life and started chasing his old companions. In Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag he appears as a companion of Edward Kenway.

Charles Vane - British pirate and companion of Edward Kenway who was hunting Caribbean for few long years. In 1720 his ship was destroyed by a hurricane. Only two persons survived, including Vane, who was found after several months on a small island. One of the rescue crew had recognized him as a famous pirate - Vane was imprisoned and hanged in the November of the same year.

Anne Bonny - Irish pirate, born in 1702 in Kinsale. Her history is a bit mysterious and in the game she plays a role of the main character's lover. She was captured in 1720 but due to her pregnancy her death sentence was delayed until she gave birth to a child.