The Krieg Pirates

The Krieg Pirates (クリーク海賊団, Kurīku Kaizokudan^?) is the largest and most feared pirate crew of the East Blue, led by Captain Don Krieg. They consisted of a fleet of 50 pirate ships and 5,000 pirates that posed as a fearsome force, until Don Krieg attempted to conquer the Grand Line. Their crew was wiped out by Dracule Mihawk, leaving their main remaining that managed to escape back to the East Blue. The name of their main ship is “Dreadnaught Sabre” (ドレッドノート・サーベル号, Doreddonōto Sāberu-gō^?)

Don Krieg

Captain Don Krieg (首領・クリーグ, Don Kurīku^?), nicknamed “Foul Play” Krieg (ダマシ討ちのクリーク, Damashi Uchi no Kurīku^?), is the captain of the Krieg Pirates and well known for his underhanded tactics.^ch.46 Krieg does not care for his crew and bullies them to fear and obey him.^ch.49 He punishes those who fail him and those who show weakness.^ch.61,62 He is very proud of his rank as captain and gets very mad when someone defies him, or even hesitates about his ideas. Krieg wears a gilded suit of steel armor that is filled with hidden weapons, such as guns, bombs, etc.^ch.47 Krieg also uses a weapon called the “Mighty Battle Spear”, that not only is a spear, but can release explosions and still stay intact. Krieg’s current bounty is 17,000,000 Berries. He is voiced by Fumihiko Tachiki in the Japanese version of the anime.^ep.21 In the English dubs, he is voiced by Marc Thompson for 4Kids^ep.20, and by Andy Mullins for Funimation.^ep.21

Oda chose the name Krieg, which means “war” in German, because the “Baratie arc‘s” main theme was battle, making the name easy to remember.^ch.163

Ghin

Ghin (ギン, Gin^?, “Gin” in the English manga), nicknamed “Cold-Hearted Demon” (鬼人のギン, Kijin no Gin^?, “Diablo” in the 4Kids dub), is the first mate of the Krieg Pirates. Ghin is fiercely loyal to Krieg, carrying out whatever orders he may be given from him no matter how inhumanly brutal or ruthless without protest or hesitation. However, unlike Krieg, Ghin has some sense of honor inside him. Ghin’s weapon of choice are dual tonfas that are modified on the tip to have heavy balls to deliver more impact. He is voiced by Kenichi Ono in the Japanese version. In the English dub, he is voiced by Illich Guardiola for Funimation.

Pearl

Pearl (パール, Pāru^?), nicknamed Invincible Shield (鉄壁, Teppeki^?), is the second mate of the Krieg Pirates. Pearl appeared to be somewhat cocky, claiming to have never lost a drop of blood in battle, calling himself “dandy”. However, if he sees even a drop of his own blood, he goes into a panicked frenzy. Pearl is clad in circular iron plates serving as his armor. The ones on his limbs are used for bashing and crushing. Pearl can also cause friction to ignite his body with an intense layer of blue fire. He is voiced by Kawamoto Hiroyuki in the Japanese version. In the English dubs, he is voiced by Dan Green for 4Kids, and by J. Michael Tatum for Funimation