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.
|
No comments:
Post a Comment