You've lived a life of plunder and high-seas adventure, sailing under the black flag. Your past is filled with daring deeds, audacious escapades, and narrow escapes. Whether you were a crew member or the captain of a pirate ship, you know how to strike fear into the hearts of those who see your sails on the horizon.
Skill Proficiencies: Acrobatics, Intimidation
Tool Proficiencies: Thieves’ Tools and Gaming Set
Languages: 1 of your choice.
Equipment: A tricorn hat or bandana, a set of common clothes, a bottle of rum or a small box of pirate treasure (10 gp worth), thieves’ tools, a dagger, and a pouch containing 15 gp.
Starting Equipment
You start with the following equipment, in addition to the equipment granted by your class:
- clothes, common
- thieves' tools
- dagger
Feature: Pirate's Code
Due to your history as a pirate, you have connections in the seedy underbelly of port cities. You can locate and communicate with black market dealers, smugglers, and other criminals, allowing you access to illicit goods and information. Additionally, you are familiar with pirate havens and secret smuggling routes.
Suggested Characteristics
Pirates are as diverse as the open sea, but they all have certain traits developed from their life of lawlessness and risk.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| d1 | I enjoy the simple things: a song, a drink, and a fight. |
| d2 | I speak more fluently in curses and insults than in normal conversation. |
| d3 | I'm always looking for the next big score. |
| d4 | I take what I want, consequences be damned. |
| d5 | I'm fiercely loyal to my crew and would die for them. |
| d6 | I value my freedom above all else. |
| d7 | I have a tale of woe for every scar I've earned. |
| d8 | I'm constantly aware of the value of things, always appraising. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| d1 | Freedom: The sea offers an escape from society's rules. (Chaotic) |
| d2 | Greed: Plunder and wealth drive my actions. (Evil) |
| d3 | Honor: There's a code among pirates, and I stick to it. (Lawful) |
| d4 | Adventure: The thrill is in the chase and the catch. (Neutral) |
| d5 | Brotherhood: The crew is my family; I fight for them. (Good) |
| d6 | Infamy: I want my name to be feared and respected. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| d1 | I was betrayed by my former crew. |
| d2 | A pirate hunter sank my ship; I will have revenge. |
| d3 | I left behind a loved one for this life; their memory haunts me. |
| d4 | I owe a debt to a benefactor in the criminal underworld. |
| d5 | A powerful artifact was stolen from me, and I must recover it. |
| d6 | My freedom was taken once; I will die before it happens again. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| d1 | I have a weakness for wealth and shiny objects. |
| d2 | I am reckless and take unnecessary risks. |
| d3 | My love for rum and grog often gets me into trouble. |
| d4 | My greed often blinds me to danger. |
| d5 | I have a notorious reputation that often precedes me. |
| d6 | I'm wanted in several ports and must keep a low profile. |
Credits: Game Squire