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Frasier
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Vital statistics
Title Appraiser
Gender Male
Status Alive
Ships None
Relationships Eleanor Guthrie (colleague; deceased)
Woodes Rogers (governor)
Soames (colleague)
Appearances First: I.
Last: XXXVIII.
Portrayed by David Butler

Frasier is a local appraiser in Nassau. His job is to assess items taken by the pirates, then tell them what they should be able to get for it. He later became a prominent member of Governor Woodes Rogers' council.

Biography[]

Season One[]

Frasier is asked by Naft to appraise a set of paintings, one of them a crude duplicate. Frasier says that one is a masterpiece by Adriaen Hanneman, and the other is "an abomination," and the two are not even close to worth the same amount of moeny. Naft is unable to understand why Frasier finds the idea of the paintings even being compared discussing when they are the same thing. He continues to point out how they both feature a woman with one breast bared, holding a plant next to a bowl of fruit. Meanwhile, Gates watches from a nearby balcony laughing at the scene. Frasier is eventually summoned to the Inn, and he has his man put the paintings away.

Fraiser Pearl

Frasier inspecting the pearl.

As he leaves Naft, he is tailed by Gates and Billy Bones, who are looking for John Silver. Gates believes that the stolen page John has is too important to simply be sold for coin (which itself, is too heavy to move and attracts too much attention) and that they would use pearls as a form of trade. They follow him to the Brothel, where he enters a meeting with Max, who is working as the middleman for the schedule, and Jack Rackham, who is using black pearls as payment.

Frasier inspects a pearl, and says that it is of excellent quality and should fetch 200 pieces anywhere in the colonies. At Max's request, he inspects all of the pearls to ensure she is not being cheated. When he is finished, he affixes a wax seal to the pouch and gets his payment from Max. He leaves Max and Rackham to handle the final details of the sale[1].

A few days later, Richard Guthrie tells the town that his business in town is over, and any unpaid debts are forfeit, creating panic and anger among the pirates, with a mob forming outside her door, halted only by the protection of Captain Benjamin Hornigold and his men. To counter the problem, Eleanor calls in Hornigold, as well as Captains Naft and Lawrence, and Frasier to start their own consortium. Eleanor explains that Naft and Lawrence are both the lowest earning captains, but they both command large ships. Eleanor proposes that they become cargo ships for her, which would allow them to earn more money with far less danger. Naft enthusiastically agrees, while Lawrence is concerned that his crew will vote him out if he suggests it. Eleanor then says Frasier's job allows him the rights to buy and sell in any port, meaning he can use his powers to sell the stolen cargo in place of Richard. Finally, Hornigold's blessing would both legitimize the operation and he would provide security for them. Hornigold agrees, on the condition that Eleanor lifts the ban on Charles Vane. Hornigold explains that the action inflamed tensions with the street, and it would be a sign to them that she is not a tyrant and she is able to keep her own personal feelings separate from business. Citing their treatment of her former lover, Max, as well as the fact that it would mean giving in to the mob, Eleanor refuses, but Hornigold gives her until nightfall to agree, after which he will withdraw his men from The Tavern[2].

As the day drags on, Lawrence bemoans the fact that they have been waiting for two hours. Naft says that he thinks this is a good sign because it means that Eleanor is taking the matter seriously, leaving Lawrence speechless. Frasier explains what Lawrence meant to say is that if Eleanor refuses to lift the ban, which she said would only happen over her dead body, then the consortium will be dead and Hornigold will withdraw his men protecting the tavern. At that point, Captain Lilywhite and his mob will then be free to burn everything in sight with the Guthrie name on it, plunging Nassau into fiery ruin. Every moment that Eleanor deliberates is another moment where she believes that to be preferable to swallowing her pride. Naft replies that he thinks Frasier needs to put more faith in people. At that moment, Eleanor emerges from her office, and agrees to lift the ban[3].

At the inaugural meeting of the Consortium, Naft fumbles through the agenda, spending a lot of time focusing on the lengthy name, which Frasier rolls his eyes at. They then discuss Captain Lawrence's preparations for their maiden voyage. Lawrence says that a large amount of his crew deserted after he proposed their career shift, as he predicted, and thus are facing a shortage of manpower while they work to expand the Black Hind's holds. Eleanor is then called away by O'Malley, who tells her that Mr. Scott has arrived to see her[4].

As Lawrence prepares to depart, Frasier says that they should go over all the details again just to be safe. Lawrence rattles off the list of people he has to deal with, and says that if he does not leave soon, the goods in his hold will be rotten by the time he arrives. However, cannons begin firing from Fort Nassau at the Royal Lion, sinking it. The Consortium then returns to the Tavern for safety and to figure out what is going on. As they retreat, Jack Rackham steps out of the Inn and asks what is going on, and Frasier answers that someone has taken over the fort.

At the Tavern, a messenger boy brings them a note that Hornigold reads. It says that a small band of men was spotted heading to the fort from the west. Mr. Scott then asks if all the home crews are accounted for and Lawrence says that they are and none of them had anything to do with this. Naft then asks if this is part of a first move by England to reclaim the island. Frasier responds that there isn't a single ship involved, and that this does not seem like a state move. Scott then asks if the fort's cannons can be easily repositioned in order to target the town, and Horngiold says he hopes it doesn't come to that. Eleanor says that that is less than confidence inspiring, and Hornigold responds that he has 250 men assembled to retake the fort. At that moment, O'Malley rushes in, and says that there is something they need to see. Outside, they find Charles Vane with a heavily armed escort, and he says he needs to talk with Eleanor.

Eleanor returns and says that she has agreed to let Vane remain in control of the fort and take Hornigold's place in the Consortium after he threatens to sink as many ships in the bay as possible. With that, Eleanor, Frasier and Naft see Lawrence off on the Consortium's maiden voyage[5].

Season Two[]

When Captain Lawrence returns from his voyage, the Consortium meets in the parlor of the Tavern. Eleanor is disappointed to learn he got a far smaller amount of money for his goods than he should have. Eleanor says that all the documents and payoffs were in good order, but Lawrence replies that Eleanor's family's name is not. Lawrence explains that he considers it a miracle that he even made it back to Nassau. He explains that because of it, he was meant with great skepticism every step of the way. And when the customs man learned he was an agent of Eleanor's, he was questioned for nearly three hours. Lawrence convinced him that there would be reprisals against the man personally if he wasn't allowed to leave. Vane then asks by whose hand did he promise reprisals, and sarcastically asks if it was Naft's, for it is obvious that Lawrence used Vane's name to cow the customs man[6].  

When Flint returns and begins planning to oust Vane from the fort by bombarding it and then invading with his men and Benjamin Hornigold's, Eleanor leads the Consortium in backing Vane. She has Frasier pay four criers to spread Vane's message to the rest of Nassau. Frasier asks why they are supporting Vane, and Eleanor says they are not supporting his position, they are merely relaying it[7].

After Eleanor Guthrie releases Abigail Ashe from Vane's captivity to Flint during the Assault on Fort Nassau, she waits for updates, knowing that it severely jeopardizes his position with his crew. Frasier asks her if she has reached a decision as to who will receive ostensible control of the Consortium. Eleanor says that she has not. She then asks if there is any news from the fort. Frasier says that the doors are still shut and there has been no news. He surmises that they are either plotting a reprisal against them for their role in Ashe's release or, and Eleanor interrupts him to say that the other option is that they are still choosing a new captain[8].

After the two learn that the crew of the Colonial Dawn is plotting to capture the Urca de Lima gold, Frasier warns her that he has watched the crew load supplies for an upcoming voyage and are nearly finished and less then a day away from setting sail. He continues to say that he has given her time to deliberate but now he is concerned that she does not realize how precarious their position will be should that gold reach Nassau. He warns her that pirates rich with Spanish gold will be be encouraged and empowered, but will certainly not desire reconciliation with England. He says it is clear that they must act before Eleanor cuts him off. She says that he is suggesting that they have Jack Rackham, Max and the rest of the Colonial Dawn leadership assassinated. Frasier says that with all due respect, this would not be out of character for Eleanor, referencing the Massacre in the Wrecks. Eleanor angrily responds that she has done what she has had to do to reach this point and she will live with that. Eleanor tells him not to think that those actions define her, and she refuses to be that person. Later, Eleanor is summoned to Fort Nassau after her father's crucified corpse is found in the abandoned structure's courtyard. Frasier, having already arrived, hands her the note that was pinned to Richard's body, which was written by Charles Vane and promised to resist any attempt to see the rule of England return to Nassau[9].

Frasier Pirate Thugs

Shortly afterward, Frasier brings two pirate thugs to Eleanor's office, and announces their arrival. Eleanor asks if they know what their job is and they say yes. She then tells them that they move at sundown. The assassins kill two Colonial Dawn officers, but fail to kill Jack and Featherstone thanks to the timely intervention of Anne Bonny. Frasier also attends the funeral of Richard Guthrie, who is buried in a graveyard in the interior[10].

After Eleanor's arrest at the hands of Captain Hornigold and his remaining men, Frasier, Mrs. Mapleton and other former Guthrie associates gather to plot their next course of action. Frasier insists that he has everything under control, which Mapleton openly doubts. Frasier insists that they cannot act rashly and stresses that they must not panic, but Mapleton says that nothing is under control. She asks how Frasier is the only one unable to see that. Eme then arrives and apologizes for not putting out any refreshments, for she did not know that Eleanor was holding a meeting. Frasier then gives her the news about Eleanor's arrest.

Later, Max approaches Frasier, who is alone in Eleanor's office. She says that she heard that the Consortium had disbanded, with Naft's and Lawrence's crews having broken up and now all that is left is Frasier presiding over its remains, which include the Tavern. Max says that if she were him, she would be willing to sell whatever interest she had in the place and flee for a more civilized place. Frasier answers that he was told to expect this visit, that the madame from the Inn was filling the vacuum Eleanor left and offering the merchants pennies for their interests. Frasier says that while for others who had little faith in Nassau, the chance to walk away with anything was enough, but he is aware that the place is soon to be flooded with stolen Spanish gold, and resolves to resist Max's efforts. Max argues that the gold will only make Nassau even more of a pirate den, and the Tavern will remain the place where the world of the merchant's meets that of the pirates. It is the place they air disputes, conduct business and express passions. Max then asks if that is something Frasier really wants to be responsible for. Frasier then asks if Max's goal is to take over the Guthrie's former operation, and Max answers that it is not. She has no interest in fencing cargo or making the same mistakes Eleanor did, such as lording over Nassau. She tells him that for people like them, power is most effective when least perceived. She then hands him her offer to buy his interest in the place, which is far more generous than the ones his colleagues got. As she leaves, Frasier asks why she is paying more for the Tavern, but she declines to answer[11].

Season Three[]

After Captain Throckmorton's murder at the hands of the Pirate Resistance, Governor Woodes Rogers declares martial law over Nassau. He has Max read the Black Spot letter sent by the resistance to his council, which includes Frasier[12].

Season Four[]

After Max is arrested by Captain Berringer on charges of treason, Featherstone and Idelle work on securing her release. Featherstone approaches Frasier in a secret meeting in the Inn to try and get him to help. He says he does not make the request lightly, but after all that Max has done for Frasier and the Governor's Council, it seems like they owe her back. Frasier responds that the charges brought against her are of the highest order, and that the law is being adhered to. He asks what standing they have to challenge it. Featherstone responds that people are angry at the soldiers, Berringer and even at Governor Rogers. Featherstone says that if the council won't resist the captain, maybe the people will find some way of resisting this offense in ways that Frasier will not like. Frasier refuses Featherstone and tells him not to send for him again[13].

Frasier is among the civilians loyal to Rogers who are able to retreat to Fort Nassau after the Fall of Nassau. There, Mr. Soames leads the council in trying to form a plan to move the harbor facing batteries to face the town and mount a resistance, but Eleanor arrives and says that instead of mounting a counterattack as it will waste their scarce supplies. Instead, they will shore up their defenses in the fort and wait for Governor Rogers to return[14].

Frasier and Soames eat together while Eleanor leaves to complete a deal she made with the pirate leadership- the cache of gems in exchange or the withdrawal of all British forces from Nassau. Soames is left in charge in Eleanor's absence[15].

Frasier Max Soames

Soames is alarmed by the sight of the approaching Spanish fleet, as is Frasier, who suggests surrendering, for if they don’t the Spanish will kill them all. Soames is appalled by the idea of surrendering to the Spanish Navy, but Frasier reminds him that just a few hours ago, he was prepared to surrender to Long John Silver, and now their lives depend on it. Soames insists that the Spanish will show no quarter, but as he talks he is cut off by Max, who wishes to hear whatLieutenant Utley has to say. Utley tells them that the Spanish flagship is flying Governor Rogers’ signals, telling the fort to stand down. Utley says he believes it is truly the Governor. Soames says that their response is obvious, to follow the Governor’s orders, for he has enlisted Spanish aid in clearing the pirates out of Nassau. If they remain in the fort, the invasion will proceed around them while they stay safe. Max asks what they will do about Eleanor and Frasier simply says “what about her?” Soames tells Max that it would be suicide to try and retrieve her, for the Spanish invasion will be fully underway before they can reach her and return. As Max leaves to find Eleanor, Soames asks her where she is going.

The Spanish ships fire volleys with their cannons into Nassau Town, before deploying troops to kill whoever is still alive. Rogers lands with them and is met on the beach by Soames, Frasier and Lieutenant Utley. Rogers quickly realizes something is wrong and asks Soames where Eleanor is. Soames tells the Governor that Eleanor left with an escort hours earlier to make the exchange for the gems. Rogers is enraged that they let his wife leave the safety of the fort and punches Soames in the face. Soames falls to the ground and is helped up by Frasier while Rogers attempts to have Juan Antonio Grandal order the Spanish soldiers not to harm Eleanor[16].

Rogers is defeated at Skeleton Island and imprisoned when Marion Guthrie purchases his debts and he is unable to pay them. Augustus Featherstone is appointed Governor of New Providence Island. While Jack Rackham talks to Mark Read in the tavern, Rackham points out Featherstone talking to Soames and Frasier on the second floor.[17]

Trivia[]

  • David Butler is uncredited for his appearance at the end of episode XXVIII.
  • In Season Four, Frasier wears a coat identical to the one worn by Kensington.

Memorable Quotes[]

"What I believe Captain Lawrence meant to say is that as long it takes Ms. Guthrie to emerge from behind that door and lift the ban on Captain Vane, a decision which a few hours ago she said would be taken over her dead body, then Captain Hornigold over there walks away from our nascent shipping consortium, killing it in its cradle. He withdraws his men from the streets at which point Captain Lilywhite and his mob are free to burn everything in sight with the Guthrie name on it. All Nassau would most likely descend into fiery mayhem from which we would all be lucky to escape alive. Every moment that door remains closed is a moment that Ms. Guthrie is considering that outcome as a viable, even preferable, alternative... to merely swallowing her pride."
―Fraiser to Naft[src]

Image Gallery[]

References[]

Appearances[]

Season One
I. II. III. IV.
V. VI. VII. VIII.
Season Two
IX. X. XI. XII. XIII.
XIV. XV. XVI. XVII. XVIII.
Season Three
XIX. XX. XXI. XXII. XXIII.
XXIV. XXV. XXVI. XXVII. XXVIII.*

*Uncredited

Season Four
XXIX. XXX. XXXI. XXXII. XXXIII.
XXXIV. XXXV. XXXVI. XXXVII. XXXVIII.
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