Some ideas...

[Eliza Creststeel]

I had seen another person make a hand-to-hand combat suggestion, but I've also been refining my own concept called Fisticuffs - effectively 17th Century martial arts. I think any time any new skill is introduced it deserves its own quest and should fit the environment. I tried to select concepts that would not be out of place in the 16-1700's.


Fisticuffs

Description: A pirate's life be pretty rough and tumble. Being able to protect yourself with or without a weapon can mean the difference between life and death. You need skill to hold your own in a pub brawl or the streets of Tortuga, let alone in the wilds or during a ship boarding. This skill teaches the pirate how to engage in hand-to-hand combat.

Quest: There is more than one way to be adept with your fists and feet. Indeed, among the many styles of martial arts, each can be quite effective when someone is well-trained. To hone your skill, you will learn techniques from some of the best brawlers in the Caribbean.

Your basic attack is a punch and kick combo, but as your skill improves, you can learn special attack abilities. To learn these moves and be guided to expanding your experise means working with a master:

Sao Feng* (Kung Fu): Teaches basic Combo Moves - Tiger Punch (1), Palm Strike (2), Back Fist (8), Spin Kick (12), Jump Kick (20)

Just like learning sword and dagger combinations, these abilities can be mixed and matched to create a furious assault on one's enemy.


Skills
Beyond Kung Fu, Sao Feng will tell you to seek out other masters of Fisticuffs including:


(1) Patrick O'Toole (Boxing) - Former Irish Champion who teaches the Hook/Uppercut (1)
(2) Michiko Tanaka (Jiu-jitsu) - A Japanese housemaid who teaches a Grab / Throw technique (4)
(3) Haji Rama (Pencak Silat) - A wise Indian mahaguru who teaches a Block/Counter Strike Ability (10)
(4) Mestra Julissa (Capoeira) : A lovely mandingueira (or skilled woman fighter) who teaches a Parafuso (Spin Kick) - (Level 17)


Passive Skills
During the training journey, the pirate can also hone additional skills which can enhance their ability.

(1) Reflexes: +4% Melee Dodge Each Level (4)
(2) Second Wind: -5% Faster Skill reset per level (6)
(3) Ki Focus - +4% Melee Damage per Level (Level 14)