Sailors

Sailors make up the crew of your ship, and so are a very important component of sailing. Each ship has a maximum and recommended number of sailors, the recommended typically being one-half of the maximum (Rounded up).

Stats
Sailors have several statistics to be aware of.

Ability - The competence of the crew. Increases slowly through sailing and more quickly through battle (Especially melee). The higher the ability, the slower is increases. Plays an important component in determing a ship's melee attack. Seems to influence the likelihood of homesickness effect.

Loyalty - How dedicated the crew is to you.Increases slowly through sailing and more quickly through battle or by treating them to drinks in a tavern. The higher the loyalty, the slower it increases. Decreases when their upkeep isn't met, and by mutiny and other status effect. Plays an important component in determining a ship's melee defense. Influences the likelihood of the mutiny effect.

Fatigue - How tired the crew is. Increases through sailing with certain status effects or without meeting upkeep, and more quickly through battle (Especially melee). Can be decreased through some abilities, foodstuffs, and by treating the crew to drinks at a tavern. Plays a component in ship melee attack and defense.