The Star of Byzantium

Character Creation:

Some Roles and Professions

Professions
Crew Positions

Professions

• Fighter: Should have a high Dexterity score and a reasonably good Strength and Agility.
• Sorcerer: Needs a Reason score of at least 24 and a Social score of at least 18.  A high Ego score is also recommended.
• Gunner: Should have a high Reason score and a reasonably good Strength, Dexterity, and Constitution.
• Sailor: Reason, Strength and Agility are important.  Navigational skills are needed for officers (knowing how to read, write, make calculations, draw and interpret maps and star charts, and use the compass and sextant)
• Alchemist: A high Reason and a Social score of at least 19 are needed.
• Thief: A high Dexterity score and a reasonably good Reason and Agility are recommended.
• Hunter: A high Strength and a good Reason are recommended, and a good Constitution is also useful.
• Craftsman: Carpenters, shipwrights, cooks, musicians, sailmakers, are weaponsmiths always welcome on board.  Other specialties may be less obvious but also valuable.
• Scholar: Knowing how to read and write, speak other languages, and understand history, law, politics, and current events can be very useful.  A high Reason is recommended; and a high Social score is likely.

Crew Positions

• Captain: In command of the ship.
• First Mate: Fisrt officer after the captain, may command in his absence, coordinate ship defence, lead a boarding party, etc.
• Second Mate: Similar to First Mate, third ranking officer on board.
• Navigator: In charge of charting a course; must read and interpret maps, understand astronomy, and perform calculations.  This role may also be filled by one of the senior officers.
• Pilot: In charge of steering the ship in shallow, coastal, or dangerous waters.  This role may also be filled by one of the senior officers.
• Master Gunner: In charge of the gun crew.
• Bosun (Boatswain): Directs the crew as senior petty officer.
• Quartermaster: In charge of supplies, logistics, and dividing the loot.
• Ship's Wizard
• Ship's Doctor
• Master of the Tops: Directs the handling of the sails.
• Aerial Scout: Avian or Chiroptera Furry or flight-capable wizard, responsible for advanced reconnaissance.

Why it is good to have wings (who do you think is making the sketch?)

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