Our Flag Means Death Test

The Our Flag Means Death Test is inspired by psychometric methodology and based on research into the characters of the series. The test provides feedback such as the following:

Oluwande

Oluwande is the steadying moral center of the Revenge, known for his pragmatic approach to the chaotic world of piracy. He is deeply loyal and self-effacing, often serving as the rational voice when his crewmates spiral into impulsive decisions. While he possesses natural leadership abilities, he frequently underestimates his own worth, preferring to support others from the sidelines rather than claiming the spotlight. His primary contradiction lies in his desire for stability and connection, which often clashes with the dangerous, unpredictable life he has chosen. He handles conflict through mediation and strategic withdrawal, always prioritizing the safety and emotional well-being of his found family.

Izzy Hands

Izzy Hands is a fiercely disciplined first mate who defines his existence through unwavering loyalty to the Blackbeard legend. He operates with a rigid, tactical mindset, viewing emotional vulnerability as a dangerous liability that threatens the survival of the crew. His primary conflict stems from a deep-seated fear of irrelevance, leading him to police others’ behavior and enforce strict hierarchies to maintain order. Beneath his abrasive exterior and commitment to violence, he harbors a complex, repressed longing for genuine connection. His journey involves a painful transition from a hardened enforcer to a man who finally permits himself to embrace tenderness and community.

Blackbeard / Edward Teach

Blackbeard / Edward Teach is a legendary pirate reimagined as a burned-out, biracial man trapped inside his own terrifying myth. While he is feared across the Caribbean for his strategic brilliance and violent reputation, he secretly yearns for a quiet life filled with silk dressing gowns and good books. His defining contradiction is the struggle between his performance of hyper-masculine cruelty and his deeply vulnerable, domestic self. He often uses the Kraken persona as a dissociative mask to hide from past trauma and fear of abandonment. Ultimately, he is a man learning that he deserves to be loved for his softness rather than his legend.

Lucius Spriggs

Lucius Spriggs is the ship’s scribe and emotional commentator, a witty, posh, and openly gay clerk whose job is to record the adventures of the Revenge. His defining traits are verbal acuity, self-preservation, and deep emotional perceptiveness. He often uses sarcasm and humor to navigate social settings, acting as a counselor for his more volatile crewmates. Beneath his sardonic surface lies a history of masking and survival, as he has learned to hide his true self to avoid danger. Though he initially prefers comfort over glory, his journey reveals the vulnerability of a caregiver who must eventually learn to accept support and healing for himself.

Frenchie

Frenchie is the ship’s bard and a clever opportunist who uses his musical talent and sharp wit to navigate the dangers of pirate life. He possesses a unique blend of creative flair and street-smart cunning, often relying on elaborate scams and misdirection to avoid direct conflict. While he frequently hides behind a veneer of flippancy and odd superstitions, he is deeply observant of the social dynamics around him. He excels at reading people and knows exactly when to improvise confidence to survive. For Frenchie, humor and performance are not just entertainment; they are essential tools for maintaining solidarity and staying safe in an unpredictable world.

Jim

Jim is a deadly, nonbinary knife-thrower who navigates the world with a focus on survival and a deeply guarded heart. Driven by a quest for vengeance against those who destroyed their family, they initially maintain a detached, mysterious persona to protect themselves from further harm. Despite their lethal competence in combat, they possess a quiet, tender core that emerges as they form bonds with their chosen family on the Revenge. Jim struggles with the tension between their past as an assassin and their desire for genuine intimacy. Ultimately, they represent the difficult journey of choosing to thrive rather than simply endure.

Stede Bonnet

Stede Bonnet is a sensitive, flamboyantly gentle aristocrat turned captain who attempts to reinvent piracy as a humane, people-positive workplace. He abandons an unhappy marriage to live out a midlife pirate fantasy, prioritizing his crew's mental health and creative expression over traditional plunder. His defining traits are earnest kindness, insecurity, and romantic idealism, often de-escalating conflict through conversation or elaborate theatrics. Beneath his foppish exterior lies a man haunted by a history of abuse and feelings of inadequacy. Stede’s journey is one of reconciling his inherent softness with the demands of leadership, ultimately learning that he can be both tender and brave.