Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag / Characters
Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag characters: cast, allies and story roles
Find the important Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag characters, their opening roles and the relationships that explain the campaign.
Edition covered
The original 2013 Black Flag campaign, shown in Ubisoft’s original PC Steam imagery. This guide excludes Freedom Cry’s separate campaign and Black Flag Resynced mechanics.
6 characters · one picture per entry · open a picture for full size.
Characters
Playable pirate captain
Edward Kenway
Commands the Jackdaw while becoming involved with Assassins and Templars.
Quick notes
- Start with Edward’s personal ambitions. Edward begins as a pirate seeking wealth and status.
- Recognize the Jackdaw partnership. Adéwalé helps manage the ship and challenges Edward’s choices.
- Keep pirate contacts distinct. Blackbeard and Hornigold belong to the pirate community but take different positions as events unfold.
- Follow the Assassin connections. Mary Read and Ah Tabai connect the pirate story to the wider conflict.
Recognize the Jackdaw partnership
| Subject | Connection | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Edward and Adéwalé | Captain and quartermaster | Connects ship management with the crew’s story |
| Edward and Blackbeard | Pirate allies | Explains shared Caribbean operations |
| Edward and Mary Read | Pirate contact and Assassin connection | Bridges the two sides of Edward’s journey |
| Edward and Ah Tabai | Outsider and Mentor | Frames Edward’s changing responsibilities |
Useful tip
Mary Read and Ah Tabai connect the pirate story to the wider conflict.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag publisher listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Official Black Flag e-manual | dlassets-ssl.xboxlive.com |
| Official guide publisher: charts, collectibles and elite upgrades | www.piggyback.com |