You are an experienced pirate with a history of breaking the sea's law. You have spent a lot of time among other pirates and crew and still have contacts within the criminal seaworld. You’re far closer than most people to the world of murder, theft, and violence that pervades the underbelly of civilization, and you have survived up to this point by flouting the rules and regulations of society.
- Skill Proficiencies: Acrobatics, Intimidation
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set, thieves’ tools
- Languages: You can understand the pirate's slang and some pirate's codes.
- Equipment: A [Tooltip Not Found], a set of common clothes including a headscarf, and a pouch containing 15 gp
There are many kinds of criminal operating on sea. But all of them have to be part of some crew. Some choses to live a pure criminal lifestyle, other prefers the legality bring by the corsaire's lifestyle. Choose the role you played in your pirate life, or roll on the table below.
| d8 | Pirate Specialty |
|---|---|
| 1 | Ship's boy |
| 2 | Unknown pirate |
| 3 | Gunner |
| 4 | Carpenter |
| 5 | Pilot |
| 6 | Quarter Master |
| 7 | Captain |
| 8 | King of Pirate |
In this ship, you've got some comrades and had already gone through some battleship. You are now able to be part of a greater community: the pirate's one ! Anywhere you are, if there's docks somewhere, you can use your pirate's contacts to ask some infos and you'll never be lost again on the sea. Oh, but remember, almost everything you're doing is illegal. And you're probably wanted in a lot of countrys.
Suggested Characteristics
Pirates might seem like villains on the surface, and many of them are villainous to the core. But some have an abundance of endearing, if not redeeming, characteristics. There might be honor among them, but they rarely show any respect for law or authority.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I always have a plan for what to do when things go wrong. |
| 2 | I love the sea so much, I can't imagine live far from it. |
| 3 | I know all the flags use on sea. The pirates and regulars' ones. Knowledge bring wealth and help escape prison or death.. |
| 4 | I would rather make a new friend than a new enemy. |
| 5 | I am incredibly slow to trust. Those who seem the fairest often have the most to hide. |
| 6 | I don’t pay attention to the risks in a situation. Never tell me the odds. |
| 7 | The best way to get me to do something is to tell me I can’t do it. |
| 8 | I blow up at the slightest insult. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Honor. I don’t steal from others in the trade. (Lawful) |
| 2 | Freedom. I got a ship. I can go anywhere, do anything, wherever I want. Who's going to stop me ?(Chaotic) |
| 3 | Charity. I steal from the wealthy so that I can help my people. (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 the one who help me when I was in need. |
| 2 | My ill-gotten gains go to support my family and the crew's ones. |
| 3 | Something important was taken from me, and I aim to steal 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 is why I avoid earth as if it was pleague. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | When I see something valuable, I can’t think about anything but how to steal it. |
| 2 | Does drinking almost all the time count ? |
| 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 love start some mutiny. Ohh, chaos, I love it. |
| 6 | An innocent person is in prison for a crime that I committed. I’m okay with that. Well, maybe that's more than one person. Anyway, so... |
In this ship, you've got some comrades and had already gone through some battleship. You are now able to be part of a greater community: the corsaire's one ! Unlike the pirate, you are on the good side of the law. Well... Almost. You are required to avoid trouble because you serve your country. Remember it.
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