You have served as a Ship's Quartermaster, a key figure responsible for the management and distribution of supplies aboard a seafaring vessel. From a young age, you were drawn to the sea, captivated by tales of adventure and the lure of distant horizons. Under the guidance of a seasoned quartermaster, you learned the intricacies of naval logistics and supply management.

Skill Proficiencies: Choose two skills from among: Persuasion, Insight, Survival and Medicine.

Tool Proficiencies: Vehicles (water), Navigator's Tools.

Equipment: A spyglass, a set of navigation tools, a set of common clothes, and a belt pouch containing 15 gp.

Suggested Characteristics

As a Ship's Quartermaster, the relentless demands of managing a vessel's supplies while navigating the tumultuous life at sea have forged your character in profound ways. The endless cycle of preparation, negotiation, and conservation aboard ship has not only honed your skills but also shaped your worldview. You've developed a keen sense for the value of both material goods and human life, understanding deeply how the balance of these can mean survival or disaster.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I measure twice and cut once. Every resource onboard is accounted for, twice.
2	When I speak, it’s with the authority of someone who holds the crew’s well-being in their hands.
3	I focus on what works and discard what doesn’t. There’s no room for sentiment when survival is at stake.
4	Nothing escapes my notice, especially when it comes to the ship's supplies and the crew's needs.
5	I keep detailed records and follow strict routines. Order and planning keep us afloat.
6	I can bargain my way into favorable deals and talk anyone into or out of just about anything.
7	I keep to myself, sharing little but observing much. Silence often says more than words.
8	I live by the old sailor's code and will defend its principles to my last breath.

d6	Ideal
1	Efficiency. Waste not, want not. I strive to use resources wisely and teach others to do the same. (Lawful)
2	Generosity. The sea teaches you about scarcity, but it also teaches about giving when someone is in need. (Good)
3	Control. Maintaining order ensures survival. Chaos is a luxury we cannot afford on the sea. (Lawful)
4	Independence. The sea is the ultimate freedom, and I aim to keep it that way for me and my crew. (Chaotic)
5	Pragmatism. Idealism is dangerous on the open waters; practicality keeps you alive. (Neutral)
6	Protection. I protect the crew like my family. Their safety is my top priority. (Good)

d6	Bond
1	My ship is my home. I’ll do whatever it takes to keep her and her crew safe.
2	My first quartermaster taught me everything. I owe them a great debt.
3	I have a deep bond with a crew member who once saved my life during a storm.
4	I inherited a mysterious map from my predecessor, and I am determined to follow it to wherever it leads.
5	I hold a unique compass that has been passed down through generations of sailors in my family.
6	I fight for those who cannot fight for themselves.

d6	Flaw
1	I can get so caught up in counting and tracking that I sometimes lose sight of the bigger picture.
2	I keep secrets too well, sometimes even from those who need to know.
3	I often suspect others of trying to steal from the stores or sabotage the ship.
4	Once I make a decision, I stick to it, often to a fault, even in the face of contrary evidence.
5	I’ve become somewhat detached from others, focusing more on the logistics than the people.
6	I sometimes dip into the supplies for my own comfort, rationalizing it as a necessary morale boost.