Hector Barbossa
A notorious pirate with shifting loyalties.
Where are they from?
Barbossa was the villain in the first Pirates movie, and a huge part of it's appeal was what a iconic but FUN villain he was, all carried by a wonderful performance by Geoffery Rush who was clearly having a great time. The character continued to appear as the series progressed, his allegiances constantly shifting to keep him in the story. It's a little disorienting, but Rush is always cool.