Pirate101: Starting Questions Answered (UPDATED!)

UPDATED 11/21/12

I am putting this chart in the first episode of the Pirate 101 podcast I'm working on (Talkin' the Plank), but since I had it handy, I thought I'd post this little cheat sheet about the initial questions asked when you create a Pirate 101 character and what the answers you give effect:

Thanks to Adrian Silver at Pirate 101 Central for compiling this list!

 

How’d You Lose Your Parents?

This question determines which Companion later joins your crew. This companion will be your fourth in game and you find them while raiding The Presidio.

Mutiny! = Dead Mike (Undead Pirate)

Shipwrecked! = Jack Russell (Dog Pirate)
Armada! = Gaspard de Vole (Guinea Pig Guard)
Storm! = Milo Greytail (Rat Brigand)
Squid Attack! = Birgus Latro (Crab Thug)

Where’d Ye Grow Up?

This question determines your natural talents in the game, which give you a specific permanent bonus to your Pirate.

Mooshu, Born Warrior, +5% damage  (better for Privateers);
Skull Island, Born Sneak, +5% dodge (better for Swashbucklers);
Marleybone, Keen Eyes, +5% accuracy (better for Musketeers);
Krokotopia, Naturally Spooky, Increased Power Effects (better for Witchdoctors);
Grizzleheim, Naturally Tough, +5% health (somewhat useful for Buccaneers, but you're better off picking up dodge or damage as a Bucc).