The Motley crew was a pirate crew, most notably as part of the crew of the Black Pearl. Drunken pirates, the crew was led by Captain Jack Sparrow, and his first mate, Joshamee Gibbs. Originally, the crew was recruited during Jack's attempt to retake the Black Pearl from Hector Barbossa and his crew. These men later participated in Jack's search for the Dead Man's Chest. During the War Against Piracy, the crew was led by both Jack Sparrow and Hector Barbossa in their journey to meet with the Brethren Court. After the war, Barbossa led the crew in taking the Pearl from Jack. The crew had been on a number of adventures, some involving the supernatural.