Wildfire Ned was a young man who was adopted by Sir Richard Warbeck, an old English Baronet. He battled the Skeleton Crew, which were, apparently, a gang of undead pirates that sailed on The Phantom Ship, and were led by Deathwing. The Skeleton Crew gave off terrifying, inhuman shrieks and could vanish into thin air. Wildfire Ned was a skilled rider and brave fighter. He carried a sword and also used an axe to fight the Skeleton Crew. Some additional characters in the story are: Philip Redhill - A nephew of Sir Richard, and an enemy of Wildfire Ned. Tiny Tim - Groom to Sir Richard.