Notes
Large groups should be avoided as the damage adds up fast.
Abilities
Melee (0-175) Poisons you 1 hp/5 turns, Pistol Shot (0-95).
Damage Taken From Elements
Strategy
They often come in groups of 2 or 3 and can break your shielding very easily. The best way to hunt them is to be in teams or go as a single paladin. A paladin of level 35 or higher can take all pirates easily except for Pirate Corsairs who have nasty Throwing Stars. Pirate Cutthroat's pistol shots (single square explosions) are the only thing a paladin has to worry about and it isn't frequently used. They often miss, as well.
Loot
0-48 gp, Compass, Bag, Sword, Scale Armor, Steel Shield, Peg Leg (semi-rare), Hook (semi-rare), Eye Patch (semi-rare), Dice (semi-rare), Pirate Knee Breeches (rare), Rum Flask (rare), Light Shovel (rare), Pirate Bag (rare), Treasure Map (Pirate) (rare).