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--- pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:shipscrews [2025/11/20 23:23] – [Unique Characters] johnb
+++ pathfinder:off-the-shelf:ships_boats:shipscrews [2026/05/18 21:35] (current) – [Unique Pirates] johnb
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 Note:  A team of 5x Labourers costs 70gp to recruit (DC12) in a port town, but are unarmed (club only).   Deck hands often make up part of the  crew of small vessels and fishing boats.
-  * Hit Dice:, (1d6) ( + 1 x Favoured class),  Hit Points: 5 \\
+  * Hit Dice:, (1d6) ( + 1 x Favoured class),  Hit Points: 6 \\
   * Initiative:, +0,  Walk 30 ft. \\
   * AC: 10 (touch 10, flatfooted 10) \\
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+===== Unique Pirates  =====
+People who will serve as pirates, or marines aboard a pirate vessel.  Don't get too excited, they are all L2, some have a PC class, some don't.  And they are low ability. They fit the basic 'Pirate' skill set and level -  but with an extra tweak, to make the crew more diverse.
+  - [[Dench]] - Hobgoblin Pirate and adept of Besmara.
+  - [[Marine Artillerist| Ricah Burken]] - Marine artillerist, who will serve aboard a pirate vessel for treasure shares.  Does not count as Crew.
+  - [[Fadia]] -  magic using Pirate
+  - [[Tallis Fletcher]] - Slightly Crazy, young pirate
 ===== Unique Characters  =====
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 Recruitment costs and DC will vary.  NOTE:  These are examples - and you may well get someone completely different.
-  * 1x Marine Artillerist - As Above but TN and will serve as a petty officer aboard a pirate vessel.
-  * [[https://www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/npc-s/npcs-cr-1/sail-master-human-druid-2/|Sailing Master]]
+  * [[Artillerist|Bree Crane]] - Artillerist who will serve aboard a pirate vessel for treasure shares.
-  * [[https://www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/npc-s/npcs-cr-2/ex-sailor-and-restaurant-owner-human-expert-4/|Disillusioned Innkeeper]]
+  * [[https://www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/npc-s/npcs-cr-1/sail-master-human-druid-2/|Sailing Master's Mate]]
+  * [[https://www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/npc-s/npcs-cr-2/ex-sailor-and-restaurant-owner-human-expert-4/|Ex-Sailor, Disillusioned Innkeeper]]
   * [[https://www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/npc-s/npcs-cr-2/storm-pirate-half-orc-rogue-3/|Storm Pirate]]
   * [[https://www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/npc-s/npcs-cr-2/veteran-buccaneer-human-warrior-4/|Veteran Buccaneer]]
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-===== Captains =====
+===== Captains & Skippers =====
+A small commercial vessel might be 'Skippered' by a Sailor, while a larger Commercial vessel (on a safe route) might be commanded by an Expert-3 Captain.
-Characters of Level 5, or more, might Captain ships from commercial shipyards.  They often have an officer and petty officers to manage the ship for them.   Pirate and naval ships, or any vessel with a larger than average crew) need more officers than merchant vessels.  There are here to give some idea of who might command other vessels.
+Characters of Level 5, or more, might Captain ships from in more dangerous waters.  They often have an officer and petty officers to manage the ship for them.   Pirate and naval ships, or any vessel with a larger than average crew) need more officers than merchant vessels.  There are here to give some idea of who might command other vessels.
   * [[https://www.d20pfsrd.com/bestiary/npc-s/npcs-cr-4/longboat-captain/|Longship Captain]]
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   * **Skipper -**  Barefoot Sam Toppins (Warrior-3 /Expert-1) - A former fisherwoman and pirate who is a long term, and trusted, acquaintance of the main party.
   * **Bosun** Tek Kulzur (commoner-3) A Large and well muscled 1/2-Orc with a distinctive under bite.  An ex-galley slave, Tek joined the party's crew early in their pirating career, before being posted to //Golden Brown//.
-  * **Bosun** Louise 'Shark Bait' Preston (Warrior-2, Expert-1) A tired looking woman with straggly hair, who joined the party's crew early in their pirating career, before being posted to //Golden Brown//. She always appears slightly unsure of herself.
+  * **Sgt @ Arms** Louise 'Shark Bait' Preston (Warrior-2, Expert-1) A tired looking woman with straggly hair, who joined the party's crew early in their pirating career, before being posted to //Golden Brown//. She always appears slightly unsure of herself.
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   * **Ship's Cook** Hal Sandiman (Aristocrat1/Rogue2)  This halfling was taken as a slave while still a child, but was rescued by the party.  Since then, he has trained as a hunter, and is part of the 'Shore Crew'.
   * **Sailing Master** Lyre 'Windy' Salem (Druid2)| A Bonowat Druid from The Shackles, who was an early recruit for //Golden Brown//.  He is part of the 'Shore Crew'.
-  * **Leading Hand** Jack Pugwash (Adept4)  He was recently recruited and is part of the 'Shore Crew'.
   * **Leading Hand** Gertie Silver-tooth (Warrior 3) an ageing Pirate, who wants a slightly quieter life.  She was recently recruited and is part of the 'Shore Crew'.
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-  * **General Crew** - 1x Deckhand, 3x Sailors, 2x Pirates
+  * **General Crew** - 4x Deckhand, 3x Sailors, 2x Pirates