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The owner of the Sea Ghost, Sigurd is known to be primarily motivated by his desire to captain and protect his precious vessel. Threats to his person can be overlooked, but threats to his ship will result in long-term grudges and a thirst for vengeance.
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Previously he capitulated to smugglers that commandeered his ship because they let him remain as captain. He will always choose to avoid a conflict if it threatens the long-term safety of his captaincy or his ship.
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