Two things to remember, 1)It IS called "Persona
PLAY"
2) If you insist on playing an unpopular Persona,
expect to be treated "in character" as the Persona
would have been treated.
  Then, remembering those two points, have fun playing
the game.
  If, on the other hand, you cannot stand being
treated like a criminal, during the event where you
are a pirate persona, I strongly advise you to choose
another persona.

              Ld Adm Robert Haddock:; Ansteorran Royal Navy, Ret.

 This is very important wisdom. Please remember a real ninja, pirate, highwayman, member of Robin Hoods band and anyone else who is doing something that is not approved by regular society would not go into a tavern an announce,"I am a Ninja,etc"  No real pirate would publicly claim he was a pirate.
 I remember at the first war with the Middle aka 'Willow's War". A young Caldal Lady was approach by a gentleman and look at her and said he was a Ninja. The young Lady replied in persona that she would never have anything to do with an assassin. I don't approval of pirate in persona, but I didn't look askance at my sons going a Viking. Also I don't ask questions when people come into my port with strange objects. 
If a person is doing something illegal it is normal for him/her to not put it out in the open. This can also be if you are running with people who normally wouldn't travel with you. For example, you are a Finn traveling with a bunch of Norsemen. I have a lot of respect for personas who quietly show what they are without announcing it. 
Willow



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