Piracy is common across the world, but the Corsairs of Midgard are a breed apart. Part pirate, part organized military force, corsairs are a terrifying sight on the high seas. Those who fly the corsair’s crimson sails are savage to their enemies and fiercely loyal to their home nations.
A large percentage of corsairs are minotaurs from Kyprion, but many different people sail for Triolo against the Dragon Empire. Any character with a strong focus on the freedom of life at sea, coupled with devotion to her homeland, has the makings of a corsair.
Feature: High Sea Scourge
You are more at home on the rolling swells and storm‑tossed waves than most people are on dry land. Much of your time is spent on unstable ship decks or climbing swaying rigging in the tops of your ship. You are accustomed to the frantic chaos of combat in distracting situations. You suffer no reduction in speed when climbing.
The bonds you formed with your crew are strong, and you can call on their aid even if you’ve been away from the fleet for some time. You can expect your former comrades to offer you passage aboard ship, reasonable aid, or shelter when you are in need. Keep in mind that this bond goes both ways, and they may come to you expecting the same.
Suggested Characteristics
Corsairs are a rough and tumble bunch, forged in battle and quenched in roiling seas. The hardened warriors of the sea are implacable foes who often form unshakable bonds with their crewmates. The same circumstances that give these sailors their edge can also grind them down, leaving them vulnerable to greed, shame, and the scars of fear and horror left by war.
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Battle is all I know, and I have trouble letting it go when I step off the ship.
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2
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I respect my captain and trust my crew. It may be all that saves my life one day.
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3
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The roar of a maelstrom doesn’t phase me, and I’ll steer my ship straight down its maw.
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4
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I live for the crack of an enemy hull and the last gurgle of her sailors.
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5
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The best way to get the lay of the land is to find a good tussle with the locals.
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6
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Whether gold comes from the split of the spoils or from a side wager, I’ll get my hands on it.
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7
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My life is a riot of superstition, and I have a good luck ritual for every occasion.
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8
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When my blood gets up, my swearing could boil the very waters of a harbor.
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Ideal |
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Ambition. One day I will be so much more than a captain. (Any)
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2
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Victory. Whether over the waves or on land, I am unstoppable. (Evil)
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3
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Freedom. We won’t be broken, and we’d rather die beneath the waves than give in. (Chaotic)
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4
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Equal Shares. All hands who spend sweat and blood earn their share of the gold. (Lawful)
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5
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Crew. A ship is nothing without her crew. Protect your brothers and sisters under the sail. (Neutral)
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6
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Greater Good. I will lay down my life to drive back those who threaten my home. (Good)
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Bond |
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My ship and many of her crew were lost to treachery, and I won’t rest until I discover who was behind it.
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2
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A sailor who fought for my enemy saved my life, and I don’t know how to resolve that debt.
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3
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My feelings for the lover I left behind challenge my devotion to the sea.
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4
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My ship comes first, and all other loyalties simply pale in comparison.
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5
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A privateer ship destroyed my home, and I sail with the corsairs to find it and send it to the depths.
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6
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Someone has to stand in the way of our enemies, or the people will be doomed.
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Flaw |
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So many of my countrymen have died in war, I will never forgive my nation’s enemy.
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2
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I’ve never seen a fight it wasn’t worth finding a way to avoid.
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3
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There’s a certain flag flying in the enemy fleet that turns my knees to water after what I saw its crew do.
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4
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I never back down from a fight.
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5
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I was drunk on watch when my ship was lost to an ambush. I can’t set the shame aside.
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6
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I feel I’m entitled to a greater share of the spoils, no matter the circumstances.
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