Mr. Gates is honorable, wise, loyal, and compassionate. As the quartermaster aboard Captain Flint’s ship, Gates serves as Flint’s closest friend and most trusted adviser. Unlike many pirates who are driven by greed or revenge, Gates values loyalty, fairness, and the well-being of the crew above all else.

He is one of the few men capable of challenging Flint directly, making him both Flint’s greatest ally and, eventually, his greatest obstacle.