Corsair


A Corsair is the swashbuckling pirate of the seven seas.  Like Sinbad, he views the law as secondary to his goals or adventures.  Unhindered by heavy armor, the corsair weaves and dodges, with swift moves and rapid movement across ship's decks, swinging over the water.  From a merchant prince(ss) to a dashing rogue, these dashing pirates left the sands of the deserts to others, instead braving the open sea.  

A corsair is most often a fighter with the two weapon specialty.  He will fight with short sword or cutlass, using maneuvers and high action to battle.  Though they often stand for honor and virtue, battling for the underdog or the helpless victim, they can also be the ruthless pirate when necessary.  They have a tendency to be non-lawful.

Skill Proficiencies: Athletics or Acrobatics, Perception

Tool Proficiencies: Navigator’s tools, Vehicles (water)

Equipment: A belaying pin (club), 50’ silk rope, lucky charm, set common clothes, belt pouch containing 10 gp


D8
Specialty
1
Scourge of the Seven Seas
2
Merchant Prince or Princess
3
Dashing Swashbuckler
4
Captain of a Swift Ship
5
Smuggler of Untold Riches
6
Pirate King or Queen
7
Dread Pirate
8
Cavalier Mountebank


Feature:

Corsair’s Aid: You are well aware that there is a port in every storm…and a corsair in every port.  Although many pass themselves off as humble sailors, barkeeps, etc. you know how to recognize another corsair and can find others and enlist their help.  You can tap this network to find a place to fence your ill-gotten gains, and even to find ship’s passage to other ports, though you are oft at the mercy of the route they already planned to take.  In return for passage, you and your companions will be expected to help around the ship.  You may even request additional favors, but in exchange, you will be expected to return with favors of your own, and many might be of an unsavory nature.


D8
Personality Trait
1
I am a silver-tongued rascal who could charm the crown jewels from a sultana.
2
Angry and sullen, I keep to myself.
3
Cheerful and talkative, I am always bubbling over with a new tale.
4
Mysterious and elusive, I disguise my real self with all but a select few.
5
Arrogant, I know I am an expert, efficiently divesting my prey of their riches.
6
A skilled negotiator, I know when to push for a price to change and when to hold steady.
7
Overwhelmed by life, I struggle from day to day, but try to keep my spirits high.
8
I drown my sorrows in experiences – a cup, an embrace, or a risky venture– anything to forget.


D6
Ideal
1
Charity (Good) I only steal from those with more than enough to give to those in need
2
Freedom(Chaos) I work outside the system to defeat an oppressive ruler and the rules he has imposed upon his people.
3
Power (Evil) I use my skills to strike terror in the hearts of my enemies and dominate the seven seas.
4
Loyalty (Law) Only by following a strict pirate’s code can we maintain order and safety on the seas. 
5
Wealth (Neutral) I do not engage in piracy in pursuit of power or higher ideals, but simply to gain enough money to be able to live comfortably.
6
Family (Any) I engage in piracy from tradition or to aid family members or friends.


D6
Flaw
1
I hesitate to attack a ship or inn if there are innocents present.
2
I overindulge in alcohol or physical pleasures and have difficulty returning to the ship.
3
My heart belongs to someone in a faraway port who I can never see again.
4
I am ruthless in my pursuit of our current goal and will do anything to succeed.
5
I suffer from major bouts of seasickness and have difficulty functioning on board our ship.
6
I owe a huge debt to an influential pirate and I must constantly work to try to repay it.

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