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A protagonist who lacks some or all of the qualities traditionally seen as heroic.
A rogue character who doesn't obey the law, bandits are known to steal from people for their own selfish gain.
Originally the Brown Sugar Pirates, the Black Sugar Gang is the nefarious group lead by Captain Syrup.
The Brotherhood of Assassins is a secret society that has existed for almost a thousand years, and which fights from the shadows against the Templar Order to protect mankind's free will.
The ultimate enemy and primordial source of all evil. In Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Fantasy universe.
Classes are different archetypes and playstyles that players can choose to play their game with.
Pirates from lands to the south of Gondor who raid it continuously, and were willing to aid Mordor in sacking the city of Minas Tirith.
One or more events from someone's past that negatively affected them. Plenty of video game characters have such pasts.
Digging is a strategic mechanic of many games. Digging allows the ability to unearth valuables and strategize pathways.
This gang is led by the rival of Nathan Drake, Eddy Raja. They wish nothing more than to kill Nate and get the gold!
Games that feature an antagonist--someone who opposes the game's protagonist--that is a woman.
The Gerudo are a tribe of thieves that live in the desert. This group is primarily female.
A night of ghost, ghouls, costumes, and candy. Some video games are based around this holiday, while others simply pay it respect with special levels or characters that embody the spirit of All Hallows' Eve.
Insult Swordfighting is a concept from the Monkey Island series of games. It is a swordfight where the goal is to outwit your opponent with various insults. If your enemy does not know the comeback to your insults, you will win the match. Every insult has a corresponding comeback.
With the internet in full swing, some games reflect its leak into popular culture by making references to the World Wide Web.
Krunchas are big, lumbering kremlings, somewhat similar to Donkey Kong Country's krushas. They have the ability to become enraged and thus even harder to defeat.
Small impish creatures that can be identified by the distinct sound they make.
A brightly colored bird, popular among Pirates.
Pirate Gooms are Captain Syrup's henchmen. They are never seen without a weapon in hand.
One of the oldest teams in baseball, the Pittsburgh Pirates have been members of the National League since 1882.
Robot Pirates are minions of Admiral Razorbeard. They do his dirty work and are Rayman's most persistent enemies.
A ship deck battle is a cliché battle scene found in the vast majority of Japanese RPGs. It takes place on a ship or an airship, pitting the protagonists against seamonsters or flying monsters respectively.
A person involved in the illegal transportation of goods.
Like pirates, only spacier. Frequent antagonists in sci-fi games, especially the Metroid series.
Stromlings are beings that have been corrupted by the Maelstrom and are bent on destroying all Imagination. They serve as the main enemies in LEGO Universe and are revealed to be controlled by Baron Typhonus, now the Darkitect.
An impromptu burial at sea can be handy for hiding bodies.
Pirates who are also undead.
The Venture League is one of the four factions of the Nexus Force. Led by the boisterous (and adventurous) Captain Hael Storm, they specialize in exploration and puzzle solving.
Vikings were the seafaring people in Scandinavia between 800 - 1050.
A malevolent character whose goals are evil in nature. While villains are commonly featured as antagonists, not all antagonists are necessarily villains.
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