You are an experienced plunderer of the oceans. You are feared by sailors and hated by the law.
- Skill Proficiencies: Intimidation, Deception
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set, thieves’ tools, navigator's tools, vehicles (water),
- Equipment: A Grappling Hook, a rapier, a pistol, a set of dark common clothes including a hood, and a pouch containing 15 gp
Feature: Bad Reputation
No matter where you go, people are afraid of you due to your reputation. When you are in a civilized settlement, you can get away with minor criminal offenses, such as refusing to pay for putting your ship in a dock or breaking down doors at a local shop, since most people will not report your activity to the authorities.
Suggested Characteristics
Pirates are a terrifying lot, they are feared for their harsh personality and brash attitude.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I always have a plan for what to do when things go wrong. |
| 2 | I am always calm, no matter what the situation. I never raise my voice or let my emotions control me. |
| 3 | The first thing I do in a new place is note the locations of everything valuable—or where such things could be hidden. |
| 4 | I am incredibly slow to trust. Those who seem the fairest often have the most to hide. |
| 5 | I don’t pay attention to the risks in a situation. Never tell me the odds. |
| 6 | The best way to get me to do something is to tell me I can’t do it. |
| 7 | I blow up at the slightest insult. |
| 8 | I'd rather make a new enemy then a new friend. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Honor. I don't break the pirate code. (Lawful) |
| 2 | Freedom. Chains are meant to be broken, as are those who would forge them. (Chaotic) |
| 3 | Charity. I steal from the wealthy so that I can help people in need. (Good) |
| 4 | Greed. I will do whatever it takes to become wealthy. (Evil) |
| 5 | People. I’m loyal to my friends, not to any ideals, and everyone else can take a trip down the Styx for all I care. (Neutral) |
| 6 | Redemption. There’s a spark of good in everyone. (Good) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I’m trying to pay off an old debt I owe to a generous benefactor. |
| 2 | The ship is most important, crewmate and captains come and go. |
| 3 | My ship was taken from me, and I aim to take it back. |
| 4 | I will become the greatest pirate that ever lived. |
| 5 | I’m guilty of a terrible crime. I hope I can redeem myself for it. |
| 6 | Someone I loved died because of a mistake I made. That will never happen again. |
| d8 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | When I see something valuable, I can’t think about anything but how to steal it. |
| 2 | When faced with a choice between money and my friends, I usually choose the money. |
| 3 | If there’s a plan, I’ll forget it. If I don’t forget it, I’ll ignore it. |
| 4 | I have a “tell” that reveals when I’m lying. |
| 5 | I turn tail and run when things look bad. |
| 6 | An innocent person is in prison for a crime that I committed. I’m okay with that. |
| 7 | I am quick to anger. |
| 8 | The well being of the ship usually comes before the crewmates. |
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