I’m not into smut or even romance frankly. I’m ace IRL so it’s never been interesting to me, fair warning. I’m an advanced player and a crusty old RO veteran so I write a lot and fairly often.
I like the pirates idea. I’ve actually got a set of characters that fit well for such a story:
A relaxed captain with a heart for the weird, strange, and unwanted folks of the world. He sees misfits as an opportunity, not a hinderance. Not overly violent for violence’s sake but won’t shy from it when it’s called for. Tough without being domineering. Has magical powers of coercion via touch.
A young shapeshifter boy with an ugly past. Chaotic-neutral. Wary of strangers and expects the worst of humans, who have always mistreated him. Two steps from outright feral, he’s as much animal as he is humanoid.
A former farmer-turned-pirate with an upbeat attitude, friendly, gregarious, a musician. Charming. A little uncultured. Has magical powers of summoning and wielding electricity.
The captain’s teenage daughter. No magical powers but she’s a good thief and a better gunner.
We could have a pre-established crew or the captain could recruit yours. Maybe their first job is to steal a ship (or steal one back?) and we can kick things off and figure out a more solid direction from there. Whatcha think?