If I were to keep to the same number of frames as the original Pirate sprite, I could probably be done now.
Really, I do want to smooth it out a bit, but I'm not quite sure how to spread out the frames. Nor do I think I can do the subtle motions I think might be involved. But I'll take a "stab" at it.
@MagikSage, I fixed the stretched hand a bit, but it probably needs a bit more work. Also, I did start a bit with the hair animating, but it's not going all too well.