Crew Needed - Single Journey - Combat Experience Preferred
Captain Heerdon Ross of Ross Shipping is hiring crewmembers for the inaugural run of the newest ship in the Ross Shipping fleet, the Inscrutable. Positions are open for first officer, pilot, and science officer; a number of engineering and gunnery positions are also available. Positions are expected to be short-term and variable in nature.
Interested applicants can interview with Captain Ross at Starsailor’s Rest Inn & Restaurant between the hours of 2000 and 2200 while this advertisement is posted.
Combat experience is strongly preferred.
Just One Run is a homebrewed Starfinder adventure for 4-5 3rd level PCs within the Pact Worlds setting. It’s short and sweet and hopefully a good test run for you (if you’re new to Starfinder, new to PbP, or if you’ve trying out a new character concept) and some good PbP GM experience for me.
- Characters start at 3rd level. You will not level up during the course of this adventure, so don’t build for the future.
- Characters start with 4,000 credits each and may purchase equipment of 5th level or lower.
- Any character or equipment options from any Paizo-published Starfinder source are permitted. This includes the Core Rulebook, Alien Archive, and the first three volumes of the Dead Suns AP.
- This adventure will feature starship combat, so be sure to prepare your character for one or more starship combat roles (the "first officer" position in the advertisement refers to the captain role in starship combat).
If you’d like to submit a character, include the following items in your post, each within its own spoiler tag (I like a good clean thread):
- A stat block (please put it in-thread, no outside links).
- A brief character description. I don’t have a terribly high standard here (short adventure, fairly on-rail), but I would like your character to be more than a gun with legs.
- Your character’s responses to Captain Ross’ interview questions (see below).
- A rough estimation of your experience with tabletop RPGs, Starfinder, and PbP gaming. I won’t base my selection on your response in this section, I just want to know where my (potential) players are at.
No need to create an avatar yet, but if you do, please be consistent as to not confuse me. If you have any questions about your build, this thread is a great place to ask; I love answering questions.
Well, we’re kinda in the middle of the holiday season here, so I’m gonna leave this hanging out there a bit longer than I normally would. Recruitment will be open for two weeks, closing on Sunday, December 31st, at midnight CST. What a way to bring in the new year.
As you enter the Starsailor’s Rest, it isn’t difficult to locate Captain Ross, a tall human woman with a commanding air, sharing a drink with a hooded figure. As you approach the table, the Captain’s companion rises quickly and leaves, allowing you to see the face of a female half-orc as she brushes past you. As soon as you sit down, an aggressively pleasant Captain Ross starts to pepper you with questions:
“Greetings! Thank you much for stopping by. What compels you to apply for a position aboard the Inscrutable?”
“How many ships have you served on, and for how long?”
“I’m concerned about piracy around the Diaspora. How good are you in a scrap?”
“Do you have any ethical reservations, moral consternations, legal restrictions, or biological incompatibilities with the shipping and handling of cargo in the following categories: peanut products, fruit products, non-sentient creatures, semi-sentient creatures, creatures of unknown sentience, non-living items of questionable sentience, legal weapon components, toys depicting legal weapons, toy depicting illegal weapons, undead pet products, magical artifacts, religious artifacts, magically religious artifacts, magical prescription beverages, or romantic literature of any kind? Before you answer, please note that I am legally prohibited from making a hiring decision based on your answer to this question; it is purely for statistical purposes.”
“Thank you for stopping by! I should have recruitment finalized in a few days, stick to your comm unit for a message.”
"I am opposed to romantic literature of any kind; it's against my religion."
Dotting for a Biotics User Solarian.
"You're shipping all that? Cool!"
My own dot for a skittermander operative of questionable sentience.
Here's my submission:
CG Human Solarian 3 (Icon)
STR 16
DEX 10
CON 13
INT 10
WIS 10
CHA 16
HP/SP 22/27
EAC 16 KAC 18
BAB 3
Init +0
Fort +4
Ref +1
Will +3
*+2 to saves vs Spells and Spell-Likes.
Speed 30'
Solar Weapon: +6 to hit; 1d6+6 damage; x2 crit
Skills: Cultures r3 +7, Profession (Musician) r3 +10, Diplomacy r3 +9, Stealth r3 +6, Athletics r3 +9
Feats: Toughness, Spellbane, Heavy Armor Proficiency, Weapon Specialization (all trained weapons)
Class Features: Skill Adept (Cultures, Sleight of Hand), Solar Manifestation (Solar Weapon), Stellar Mode, Stellar Relevation (Black Hole [z], Supernova [z], Gravity Hold [g]), Sidereal Influence (Stealth [g], Diplomacy [p]), Weapon Specialization
Equipment: Ceremonial Plate (Officer), MK I Ability Crystal (Cha), Personal Commlink, Guitar with Amp (Toolkit), 98 credits
Vialla was a professional musician who grew disillusioned with the music industry and decided to see what the greater galaxy had to offer. She is a devout follower of Nadiri (the goddess of accidental deaths and tragedy) and her music reflects that (it's angry and sad). She still plays when she can, but mostly to stay in practice. She gained her powers when she played a song of such deep despair that it resonated with the universe, giving her the ability to draw on light and dark in equal measure.
Dotting, I haven't played a Starfinder game yet and I've been looking for a good one to get in. I may go for a Vesk Technomancer, or possibly a Dragonkin... I'll kick some ideas around. If I have the time. :D
Presented for your consideration; Cranston Mills
Physically, Cranston Mills is a 5'10", 160 lb older human. He has very short, white, kinky hair, deep brown eyes, and skin the color of creamed coffee. He doesn't move as fast as he used to, but his eyes are sharp and his hands are very nimble. He regularly wears a suit of Lashunta Tempweave armor, claiming the ship enviro controls are skewed cold.
Cranston has been working in the guts of ships for almost thirty years. He shipped out when he was a young teen and has been moving from job to job, ship to ship since then. Being constantly on the move, good friends are hard to acquire, hence he spends a lot of time arguing with Lucille, his patched-together hover-drone. People have told him that he's smart enough to be designing ships rather then playing grease-monkey, but he enjoys what he does and has no wish to do anything else.
“Greetings! Thank you much for stopping by. What compels you to apply for a position aboard the Inscrutable?”
The hovering drone slid forward in the air eagerly from beside the older man, only to be redressed.
"You get back, she wasn't talking to you," he said.
The drone turned to him cocking its optical sensors to one side quizzically. This was followed by a series of buzzing and clicking.
"Yes, I'm sure she's a very nice lady, but she was talking to me," the man responded as he stepped forward. With a disappointed sounding series of beeps, the drone returned to her master's side.
"The only reason I'm even looking for a job is because that idiot of a captain, Captain Faradok has decided that humans don't belong in engineering. He thinks that's an android-only section of the ship."
The man harrumphs.
"Sorry about that. That's not somethin' you care about. The name's Cranston Mills and I'm the best ship's engineer that you're gonna find in these here parts."
“How many ships have you served on, and for how long?”
Cranston begins to count off his fingers. "Well, up until recently, We worked engineering on The Plaything. Spent two years there. Before that was the Limitless for four years." The hovering drone interrupts with a series of beeps and clicks. "Yes, and I'm sure Captain Yoefuss liked you too," Cranston responds before continuing his history.
"Two years on the X-556. Six months on the Blue Delta. Three years on the Flagga Sarg. Five and a half years on the Bonnet of Beauty.
And my first gig was nine years on the Graceful."
“I’m concerned about piracy around the Diaspora. How good are you in a scrap?”
The man's eyes narrow slightly.
"Now just because I'm old doesn't mean I can't take care of myself," he says, turning slightly to indicate the arc pistol strapped to his leg.
With a bleep and a buzz, the hovering drone glides forward. A couple of clicks and a whirring produces an archaic pistol. Cranston reacts quickly to the drone's display, shoving it back, "What did I tell you?" The drone responds with a series of questioning beeps. "You don't point that unless you're gonna use it."
He Turns back to Captain Ross.
"Sorry about that Ma'am. I just armed her with that and she's lookin' for an opportunity to show it off." He leans forward conspiratorially and whispers, "I haven't actually loaded it yet."
“Do you have any ethical reservations, moral consternations, legal restrictions, or biological incompatibilities with the shipping and handling of cargo in the following categories: peanut products, fruit products, non-sentient creatures, semi-sentient creatures, creatures of unknown sentience, non-living items of questionable sentience, legal weapon components, toys depicting legal weapons, toy depicting illegal weapons, undead pet products, magical artifacts, religious artifacts, magically religious artifacts, magical prescription beverages, or romantic literature of any kind? Before you answer, please note that I am legally prohibited from making a hiring decision based on your answer to this question; it is purely for statistical purposes.”
Cranston's brow furrows.
"No Ma'am. Longs as everything's legal-like, I got no issues with any o' that. Although as far as semi-sentient creatures go. I am allergic to skittermanders, so's I hope we don't end up transporting any o' them things."
“Thank you for stopping by! I should have recruitment finalized in a few days, stick to your comm unit for a message.”
Cranston nodded and saluted the Captain smartly. He then turned and stepped away from the table, muttering to the drone.
NG Human Mechanic 3 (Themeless)
STR 10 DEX 12 CON 12 INT 18 WIS 10 CHA 11
HP/SP/RP 22/24/5
AC EAC 15 KAC 15
BAB +2
Init +5
Fort +4 Ref +4 Will +1
Speed 30'
Melee
Unarmed strike +2, 1d3-2 B
Survival knife +3, 1d4+1 S
Ranged
Arc pistol, static +3, 1d6+1 E/Stun, 50' (crit: Arc 2), cap 20
Smoke Grenade +2, smoke cloud 1 minute
Skills Acrobatics +1, Athletics +6, Bluff +2, Computers +11, Culture +6, Diplomacy +1, Disguise +0, Engineering +13, Intimidate +6, Perception +6, Physical Science +10, Piloting +7, Sense Motive +0, Stealth +1, Survival +1
Feats Improved Initiative, Skill Focus (Engineering), Toughness
Class Features Artificial Intelligence (Drone), Bypass +1, Custom Rig, Quick Patch, Overload
Equipment Arc Pistol, Smoke Grenades (x3), Basic Lashunta Tempweave armor w/ Radiation Buffer, Datajack, standard, Flashlight, 59 Credits
Lucille (Hover Drone - Tiny)
STR 6 DEX 16 CON - INT 6 WIS 8 CHA 6
HP 30
AC EAC 13, KAC 13
BAB +3
Fort +1 Ref +5 Will +3
Speed 30', fly 30' (average)
Ranged
Semi-auto pistol, tactical +6, 1d6+1 P, 30'
Skill Unit
Acrobatics
Skills: Acrobatics +7
Mods: Flight system (x2), Weapon mount, Camera, Manipulator Arms
Feats: Lightning Reflexes, Iron Will
I have close to 40 years experience in RPGs in general. I've been playing Pathfinder for about eight years now (GMing mostly), but I haven't yet had a chance to try Starfinder.
I've only been attempting to join PbP games for a couple of months now. Although, I spent a couple of years back in the late 90s/early 00s playing PBeM games (D&D) which were structured very similarly.
Hi, thanks for putting together something short for people to try Starfinder...that's what interests me most, just getting a taste (starting from nothing).
One question though to get started, ability score generation? According to SRD 4d6 rolling is an option. If so, I'll just randomly roll the entire character.
Reposting from interest.
The basic idea is a former detective that fell away from the force after seeking revenge above the law. He’s since calmed down more in line with what a Shirren would be culturally seeking deathless ends to problems, and puts the skills has had gained into use where he can find work as a jack of all trades.
I will fill in more later, holidays have taken me down.
Here's my submission: Vialla Severle
I like the concept of a character so emo they gained superpowers, but are you aware that you've omitted half the prompt? I'll take a proper look once your submission is complete.
One question though to get started, ability score generation? According to SRD 4d6 rolling is an option. If so, I'll just randomly roll the entire character.
Thanks for asking. I'm not a huge fan of random ability scores (I'm boring like that), so I'd prefer if you used Starfinder's standard flat 10-point buy. If you've got any questions, just let me know.
I decided to go in a different direction. Here's my submission for Kragga, half-orc xenodruid.
CN Medium humanoid (human, orc)
Init +3; Senses darkvision 60 ft.; Perception +9
DEFENSE
EAC 16, KAC 16, AC vs. Combat Maneuvers 24
Hp 24; SP 18; RP 4
Fort +2, Ref +4, Will +7
OFFENSE
Speed 30 ft.
Melee tactical spear +2 (1d6+4)
Ranged tactical crossbolter +3 (1d10+3) or azimuth laser pistol +3 (1d4+1)
Mystic Spells Known (CL 3rd; concentration +6)
1st (4/day)--command (DC 14), fear (DC 14), life bubble, mystic cure, wisp ally
0 (at will)--daze (DC 13), detect affliction, detect magic, fatigue (DC 14), psychokinetic hand, stabilize
STATISTICS
Str 13, Dex 14, Con 10, Int 10, Wis 16, Cha 10
Base Atk +1
Feats Longarm Proficiency, Weapon Specialization (basic melee, longarms, small arms)
Skills Diplomacy +6, Intimidate +8, Life Science +7, Mysticism +10 (+14 to disarm magical traps), Perception +9, Survival +12 (+16 to orienteer)
Languages Common, Orc
SQ connection (xenodruid), connection powers (speak with animals, grasping vines [DC 14]), healing touch (15 HP), mindlink, orc ferocity, theme knowledge (-5 DC for Culture and Mysticism checks related to religion)
Gear: basic lashunta tempweave, tactical crossbolter, azimuth laser pistol, tactical spear, navigator's tools, trapsmith's tools, mk 1 ring of resistance, mk 1 serum of healing, 25 credits
After escaping the drow slave pits of Apostae, Kragga felt a calling to the wild places of the galaxy, finding herself able to speak with animals and commune with nature. She embraced the teaching of Oras: the only way to truly experience existence is to constantly change, to explore new horizons, and to deliberately reshape one's self—mentally, physically, or spiritually—to address any conflict.
"I've floated around the Pact Worlds on a handful of ships, but I usually don't stay on them for more time than necessary. I'm better with people and animals than machines, but I can shoot a gun if needed."
"Life is a constant battle for survival. If I couldn't fight, I wouldn't be alive."
"No. The contents of your hold make no difference to me."
Cranston Mills
Lucille is such a lovely name for a drone. Cranston seems up to the task - just a few notes on crunch:
- Skill Ranks:Your bonus to Intimidate checks should be +3, not +6 (mechanics don't have Intimidate as a class skill).
- Ammo: Cranston has 10 shots, Lucille has nine. If you plan to scavenge ammo as you go, that's fine with me - I just wanted to make sure you're aware you might run out in a firefight.
- Equipment Costs:If my math is right, you've spent 4,001 credits on equipment, not 3,941 as stated. That's not something you need to correct - I'm not gonna begrudge you one credit - but I thought you might want to know.
- Drone AC: Lucille's EAC and KAC should both be 16, not 13 - she gets her Dex bonus to AC.
- Drone Skill Unit: You have Acrobatics listed as Lucille's skill unit, but hover drones get Acrobatics as a bonus skill unit, so you can pick an additional skill from the list - Athletics, Computers, Engineering, Perception, or Stealth. Additionally, the bonus to Acrobatics is +9, not +7 (mechanic levels + Dex bonus + class skill bonus).
Are standard fantasy races (elf, gnome, etc) allowed?
Kragga
Ooh! I haven't yet seen a Xenodruid in play. Interested to see how much of the druid bit comes through.
- Initiative: Your initiative bonus should be +2, not +3.
- Saving Throws: Starfinder's ring of resistance works a bit differently from Pathfinder's cloak of resistance - you only get the bonus to a single weak save, not to all saves.
- BAB: Your BAB is +2, not +1.
- Languages: Since your background states you're from Apostae, go ahead and take Drow as a known language.
Are standard fantasy races (elf, gnome, etc) allowed?
Yup! Go crazy.
Skill Ranks:Your bonus to Intimidate checks should be +3, not +6 (mechanics don't have Intimidate as a class skill).
That's correct. The extra class skill comes from being Themeless.
Ammo: Cranston has 10 shots, Lucille has nine. If you plan to scavenge ammo as you go, that's fine with me - I just wanted to make sure you're aware you might run out in a firefight.
I don't envision Cranston really shining in a firefight. I gave him a weapon simple because no one should be entirely unarmed (including drones :) ). Although the Core book shows the static arc pistol with 20 charges rather than 10.
Equipment Costs:If my math is right, you've spent 4,001 credits on equipment, not 3,941 as stated. That's not something you need to correct - I'm not gonna begrudge you one credit - but I thought you might want to know.
I bought all the equipment using the Hero Lab Online beta app and I'm sure it's still got issues to work out. I'll drop one of the smoke grenades so he'll have a few loose credits to play with.
Drone AC: Lucille's EAC and KAC should both be 16, not 13 - she gets her Dex bonus to AC.
Drone Skill Unit: You have Acrobatics listed as Lucille's skill unit, but hover drones get Acrobatics as a bonus skill unit, so you can pick an additional skill from the list - Athletics, Computers, Engineering, Perception, or Stealth. Additionally, the bonus to Acrobatics is +9, not +7 (mechanic levels + Dex bonus + class skill bonus).
Thanks for pointing that out. I'll have her take Stealth (+9) as well.
Eep! Thanks for noticing the mistakes--I'll factor those into her stat block if chosen.
That's correct. The extra class skill comes from being Themeless.
Oh yeah, totally forgot about the Themeless theme.
...the Core book shows the static arc pistol with 20 charges rather than 10.
That's true, but each shot of an arc pistol consumes 2 units of battery charge.
Oh, and one more thing - you don't have any languages listed in your stat block - in addition to Common, you get four for your starting Int score and one for every rank in Culture.
...the Core book shows the static arc pistol with 20 charges rather than 10.That's true, but each shot of an arc pistol consumes 2 units of battery charge.
Ouch. Didn't see that at all. Oh well. I guess he'll end up scavenging the battlefield.
Oh, and one more thing - you don't have any languages listed in your stat block - in addition to Common, you get four for your starting Int score and one for every rank in Culture.
I have them written in my notes, but for some reason I didn't transfer them to the stat block. Sorry.
Languages Common, Castrovelian, Dwarven, Eoxian, Kasatha, Shirren, Vesk, Ysoki
Most crunch finished for a kasatha technomancer. Doing equipment, and was wondering if there is any point to buying a vehicle for this adventure?
Most crunch finished for a kasatha technomancer. Doing equipment, and was wondering if there is any point to buying a vehicle for this adventure?
I don't think purchasing a vehicle is the best use of your credits, no. The ability to use a vehicle, though - that might be useful...
Alright, thought they might be like horses and wanted something tech to tinker with. Instead it will be a computer with AI written by her, hopefully functioning like a familiar.
I did forget to answer the captain's questions, so I'll repost my character with said answers:
CG Human Solarian 3 (Icon)
STR 16
DEX 10
CON 13
INT 10
WIS 10
CHA 16
HP/SP 22/27
EAC 16 KAC 18
BAB 3
Init +0
Fort +4
Ref +1
Will +3
*+2 to saves vs Spells and Spell-Likes.
Speed 30'
Solar Weapon: +6 to hit; 1d6+6 damage; x2 crit
Skills: Cultures r3 +7, Profession (Musician) r3 +10, Diplomacy r3 +9, Stealth r3 +6, Athletics r3 +9
Feats: Toughness, Spellbane, Heavy Armor Proficiency, Weapon Specialization (all trained weapons)
Class Features: Skill Adept (Cultures, Sleight of Hand), Solar Manifestation (Solar Weapon), Stellar Mode, Stellar Relevation (Black Hole [z], Supernova [z], Gravity Hold [g]), Sidereal Influence (Stealth [g], Diplomacy [p]), Weapon Specialization
Equipment: Ceremonial Plate (Officer), MK I Ability Crystal (Cha), Personal Commlink, Guitar with Amp (Toolkit), 98 credits
Vialla was a professional musician who grew disillusioned with the music industry and decided to see what the greater galaxy had to offer. She is a devout follower of Nadiri (the goddess of accidental deaths and tragedy) and her music reflects that (it's angry and sad). She still plays when she can, but mostly to stay in practice. She gained her powers when she played a song of such deep despair that it resonated with the universe, giving her the ability to draw on light and dark in equal measure.
“Greetings! Thank you much for stopping by. What compels you to apply for a position aboard the Inscrutable?”
"I'm touring the galaxy to see the world and learn my place in it, insignificant though it be."
“How many ships have you served on, and for how long?”
"I've never served on a ship, but I have travelled on a few and pitched in to help in various positions as needed."
“I’m concerned about piracy around the Diaspora. How good are you in a scrap?”
To answer this question, Vialla punches a hole in a piece of steel with a fist covered in energy so black it absorbs the light around it.
“Do you have any ethical reservations, moral consternations, legal restrictions, or biological incompatibilities with the shipping and handling of cargo in the following categories: peanut products, fruit products, non-sentient creatures, semi-sentient creatures, creatures of unknown sentience, non-living items of questionable sentience, legal weapon components, toys depicting legal weapons, toy depicting illegal weapons, undead pet products, magical artifacts, religious artifacts, magically religious artifacts, magical prescription beverages, or romantic literature of any kind? Before you answer, please note that I am legally prohibited from making a hiring decision based on your answer to this question; it is purely for statistical purposes.”
"Other than romantic literature being against my religion, not really."
Vialla Severle
Full on angsty emo tween, I see. Sounds fun!
- HP: You get 25, not 22 (Con bonus)
- Speed: Your speed is 25 ft., not 30 (armor penalty)
- Weapons: You need to pick a damage type (bludgeoning, piercing, or slashing) for your solar weapon. Additionally, I strongly recommend some sort of ranged weapon. A simple pistol would be fine, but you might find a returning starknife or another thrown weapon to better suit your talents.
- Skills: You might wish to factor your armor check penalty (-2) into your Stealth bonus if you wish to use Stealth when wearing armor.
- Equipment: A personal comm unit is cheap, but there is one integrated into your armor, so don't feel the need to hold onto that. Also, if my math is right, you've got 298 credits left, not 98. Not sure if you forgot to list something or if it's just a simple error.
Ziyad
Looks like you're gunnin' for science officer.
- Skills: Your bonus to Computers checks is +11, not +12 (Techlore and Skill Focus don't stack), and don't forget your armor check penalty when needed.
- Spells: Starfinder doesn't have prepared spellcasters - you can cast any spell at any time as long as you have slots remaining.
- Equipment: I strongly recommend some sort of melee weapon, even if it's just a survival knife or a tactical baton.
Okay, I'll make the modifications to my speed and HP if I am selected. My Solarian weapon will do bludgeoning.
As for ACP, I usually note in on a character sheet when I build it with an *.
As for my gear, it looks like you are correct on the money differential. In that case I'll pick up a pulsecaster pistol and a spare clip for it.
Just a reminder that recruitment is open for about 48 more hours (if anyone wants to apply but needs some extra time due to the holidays, let me know). The list of applicants thus far:
- Cranston Mills, human themeless mechanic (hover drone) 3
- Kragga, half-orc priest mystic (xenodruid) 3
- Vialla Severle, human icon solarian (solar weapon) 3
- Ziyad, kasatha spacefarer technomancer 3
Really quick, and I just rechecked: Con bonus doesn't add to HP. It adds to Stamina points, but not HP. HP is a combo of the HP bonus from your race and the HP bonus from your class for each level in that class you have.
It just dawned on me from your note above, so I had to make sure.
Surprise dot at the end!
Thinking an operative of some sort.
Presenting Alflin, halfling ace pilot operative.
2. "I've served on... 16 ships, usually a few months each."
3. "I'm not bad at shooting things if it comes to that."
4. "I've been considered questionably sentient myself, so I guess that counts as an moral consternation."
Statblock will up soon.
"Handy" Ahandi, skittermander operative
Voroxkhad would happily have shot him but Handy managed to talk her into allowing him to work off the debt instead. It turned out she had uses for an innocent-looking kid - carrying messages for her smuggling business mainly. The terrorised skittermander eventually figured out to get clear of her, but with known criminal associates he wasn't able to get any of the usual jobs that skittermanders in the Veskarium usually do.
Odd jobs and occasional thievery have led him to this world, but it's time to leave. Before the law catches up with him that is.
"Oh, it's the name! Who wants a scrutable ship? No, really I'm just wanting to leave this world and I'm too short of cash to pay just now unless I pawn something. The name's good though and being new sounds like the gear should be good and there shouldn't be haunts or curses yet."
“How many ships have you served on, and for how long?”
"Oh, mostly I've paid passage but on this Io-me-de-an supply ship they needed a cargo handler," he strokes his rifle unconsciously, "and I worked passage as a gunner on the free trader Cash 'o' Lot once and as a steward a couple of times.
“I’m concerned about piracy around the Diaspora. How good are you in a scrap?”
"I can shoot this rifle, don't you worry about that! Worked as a bouncer in this ysoki bar, I know how to handle myself up close too."
“Do you have any ethical reservations, moral consternations, legal restrictions, or biological incompatibilities with the shipping and handling of cargo in the following categories: peanut products, fruit products, non-sentient creatures, semi-sentient creatures, creatures of unknown sentience, non-living items of questionable sentience, legal weapon components, toys depicting legal weapons, toy depicting illegal weapons, undead pet products, magical artifacts, religious artifacts, magically religious artifacts, magical prescription beverages, or romantic literature of any kind? Before you answer, please note that I am legally prohibited from making a hiring decision based on your answer to this question; it is purely for statistical purposes.”
"You're shipping all that? Cool!"
Str 10, Dex 18, Con 12, Int 8, Wis 10, Cha 13
EAC 15 KAC 16
F +2, R +7, W +1
Gunnery bonus +7
Grapple bonus +4 vs. KAC
Perception +8 (low-light, darkvision 60')
Hyper (extra move 1/day), grappler, low-light, small, six-armed
Mobility
Improved Grapple (total of +8 vs. KAC +4, i.e. +4 vs KAC)
Weapon Specialization (basic melee, small arms +1 damage, sniper rifles +3 damage)
Trick attack +1d8 (melee w/operative, small arms, use Bluff, Intimidate, Sleight of Hand or Stealth)
Operative’s edge +2
Operative exploit: Jack of all trades
Evasion
Quick movement +10’ = 40’
Acrobatics +12 (3R, class +3, dex +4, edge +2)
Athletics +8 (3R, class +3, str 0, edge +2)
Bluff +9 (3R, class +3, cha +1, edge +2)
Culture +7 (3R, class +3, int -1, edge +2)
Engineering +7 (3R, class +3, int -1, edge +2)
Perception +8 (3R, class +3, wis 0, edge +2)
Piloting +12 (3R, class +3, dex +4, edge +2)
Sleight of hand +13 (3R, class +3, dex +4, theme +1, edge +2)
Stealth +12 (3R, class +3, dex +4, edge +2)
All other skills = stat, edge+4 & can be used untrained.
95 survival knife (+6, 1d4+1, analog, operative)
120 - trailblazer fusion
750 static arc pistol (+6, 1d4+1, 20 charges/2 usage, range 50, stun)
360 - merciful fusion
755 tactical shirren-eye rifle (+6, 1d10+3, capacity 1, range 70/sniper 250, analog, unwieldy)
360 - holy fusion
75 - 25 extra rounds
250 second skin armor
200 - infrared sensors
100 2*serum of healing Mk 1
100 2*medpatch
700 grappler
50 100’ titanium cable
15 fire extinguisher
10 travel clothing
3 hygiene kit
3 starstone compass
7 personal comm
47 credits
Here is Ranif Tharystix, a dragonkin soldier.
Male Dragonkin Soldier 3
CG Male Dragon
Init: +10; Senses: Darkvision, low-light vision; Perception +0
[b]DEFENSE
EAC: 17; KAC: 19; AC vs. Combat Maneuvers: 27
HP: 27; SP: 27; RP: 4
Fort: 4; Reflex: 3; Will: 3; +2 versus paralysis, +4 to avoid damage from hot or cold environments, harmful effects of thin or thick atmospheres, avoid choking from breathing heavy smoke, and to avoid fatigue caused by sleep deprivation
Immunities: Sleep
OFFENSE
Speed: 40 feet, fly 30 feet (average)
Melee: Basic Dragonglaive +6 (1d8+7 S & E)
Offensive Abilities: Breath Weapon (30-foot cone, 1d6 fire, Reflex DC 11 half, usable every short rest)
STATISTICS
Str 16 (+3), Dex 14 (+2), Con 12 (+1), Int 11 (+0), Wis 10 (+0), Cha 10 (+0)
Base Attack Bonus: +3
Feats: Improved Initiative, Skill Synergy (Culture & Perception), Toughness, Weapon Specialization (All)
Theme: Mercenary
Skills:
Acrobatics: +6 (3 ranks, +2 Dex, +3 class, -2 ACP)
Athletics: +8 (3 ranks, +3 Str, +3 class, +1 theme, -2 ACP)
Culture: +4 (1 rank, +0 Int, +3 class)
Engineering: +4 (1 rank, +0 Int, +3 class)
Medicine: +5 (2 ranks, +0 Int, +3 Class)
Perception: +4 (1 rank, +0 Dex, +3 class)
Survival: +4 (1 rank, +0 Wis, +3 Class)
Languages: Common Draconic, Triaxian, Vesk
Special Qualities: Breath Weapon, Draconic Immunities, Draconic Vision, Flight, Gear Boost (Melee Striker), Partner Bond (Kraviranth), Primary Fighting Style (Blitz), Primary Fighting Style Technique (Rapid Response), Theme Knowledge
Gear: Batteries (2), Basic Dragonglaive, Field Rations (1 week), Golemforged Plating 2, Hygiene Kit, Industrial Backpack, Mk 1 Serum of Healing (2), Travel Clothing, Wrist Pad (Tier 1 Computer, Miniaturized, Self-Charging), 71 Credits
Height: 8’ 2”
Weight: 1,000 lbs
Age: 32
Bulk Limit: 8
“Greetings! Thank you much for stopping by. What compels you to apply for a position aboard the Inscrutable?”
Well, I have recently run low on credits. This position on the Inscrutable could help remedy that.
“How many ships have you served on, and for how long?”
I have only served upon one ship, the Wyvern, while it was traveling on a multi-stop journey from Triaxus to Absalom Station. The trip was a month-long affair, and I paid for my passage by working aboard the ship.
“I’m concerned about piracy around the Diaspora. How good are you in a scrap?”
Well, I don’t carry this Dragonglaive for nothing. And I was a member of the Starfire Legion for a time.
“Do you have any ethical reservations, moral consternations, legal restrictions, or biological incompatibilities with the shipping and handling of cargo in the following categories: peanut products, fruit products, non-sentient creatures, semi-sentient creatures, creatures of unknown sentience, non-living items of questionable sentience, legal weapon components, toys depicting legal weapons, toy depicting illegal weapons, undead pet products, magical artifacts, religious artifacts, magically religious artifacts, magical prescription beverages, or romantic literature of any kind? Before you answer, please note that I am legally prohibited from making a hiring decision based on your answer to this question; it is purely for statistical purposes.”
I only have an issue with the shipping and hauling of semi-sentient creatures, creatures of unknown sentience, and non-living items of questionable sentience, as it doesn’t sit well with my conscience. Additionally, I cannot stand romantic literature, but I am not against the shipping and hauling of it.
Cranson looks around suspiciously.
"That smells like a ... like a ... "
His face contorts.
"AAAACCHHOOOOOO!!!"
A dirty rag is pulled from one of his many pockets. With a rough hand, he wipes his nose.
"Dammit! Where is the little fur-ball?! I told her I was allergic to the stupid things!"
Sorry, because of travel delays coming home, I haven't quite finished my statblock. I'll have it done early tomorrow.
Alflin
Halfling ace pilot operative 3
NG Medium humanoid (halfling)
Init +6; Senses Perception +?
DEFENSE
SP 24 HP 26 RP 6
EAC 17; KAC 18
Fort +2; Ref +9; Will +2; +2 vs. fear
Defensive Abilities evasion, halfling luck
OFFENSE
Speed 40 ft.
Melee tactical baton +7 (1d4+1)
Ranged static arc pistol +7 (1d6+1) or tactical shirren-eye rifle +8 (1d10+3)
Offensive Abilities debilitating trick, trick attack
STATISTICS
Str 8 (-1); Dex 20 (+5); Con 10 (+0); Int 15 (+2); Wis 10 (+0); Cha 12 (+1)
Skills Acrobatics +18, Athletics +9, Bluff +9, Computers +10, Diplomacy +6, Engineering +10, Medicine +10, Perception +10, Piloting +17, Sense Motive +8, Sleight of Hand +13, Stealth +18; (ace pilot: reduce the DCs of Culture checks by 5 when recalling knowledge about starship and vehicle models and parts as well as famous hotshot pilots); (ghost specialization: +4 to Stealth checks to make a trick attack); (sneaky: reduce the penalty for using Stealth while moving by 5, and reduce the Stealth check penalty for sniping by 10.); (uncanny pilot: +2 to skill check when taking the evade or trick pilot actions)
Feats Weapon Focus (sniper), Skill Focus (Acrobatics, Piloting, Stealth)
Languages Common, Halfling, Shirren, Ysoki
Other Abilities ghost specialization, keen senses, operative exploit (uncanny pilot), operative's edge, sneaky, sure-footed
Gear mk 1 ability crystal (Dex), comm unit, everyday clothing, flashlight, freebooter armor I, hygiene kit, industrial backpack, serum of healing mk 1, static arc pistol w/extra battery, tactical baton, tactical shirren-eye rifle w/extra rounds, credstick w/33 credits
Just a reminder that recruitment is open for about 48 more hours (if anyone wants to apply but needs some extra time due to the holidays, let me know). The list of applicants thus far:Alright, recruitment is closed! In addition to the submissions above, I also have:
- Cranston Mills, human themeless mechanic (hover drone) 3
- Kragga, half-orc priest mystic (xenodruid) 3
- Vialla Severle, human icon solarian (solar weapon) 3
- Ziyad, kasatha spacefarer technomancer 3
- Ahand, skittermander outlaw operative (thief) 3
- Ranif Tharystix, dragonkin mercenary soldier (blitz) 3
- Alfin, halfling ace pilot operative (ghost) 3
Alright, some comments for the rest of you:
- Your point-buy is short by 2 points, if my math is right.
- Will is a strong save for operatives - your Will save bonus should be +3.
- I'm not sure how you're calculating your grapple bonus - normal is attack vs. KAC + 8; you get a +2 racial bonus and a +4 feat bonus for attack +6 vs. KAC + 8.
- The Perception modifier in your senses line doesn't match the one in your statistics block (the second is correct).
- Melee damage on your glaive is 1d8+6, not 1d8+7.
- I know you have reach for days and a breath attack, but I still recommend a ranged option in your back pocket, even if it's a dinky pistol.
- Your SP and HP should be 18 & 20, respectively.
- Your ACs are too high by 1 (max dex mod from the freebooter armor is only +4).
- Insight bonuses don't stack on skill modifiers. Your Acrobatics, Piloting, and Stealth modifiers should be 2 lower each.
- Operatives get strong Will saves - your Will save bonus should be +4.
- Damage for your tactical baton is 1d4+0 (Str penalty).
Final decisions should be coming soon!
As for the melee damage, Ranif has the melee striker gear boost, which adds an extra half of your strength modifier to melee damage rolls.
Finally, I could afford to get a Pulsecaster rifle if I drop either the wristpad or one of the healing serums. I know that is a non-lethal weapon, but it is a very cheap weapon.
As for the melee damage, Ranif has the melee striker gear boost, which adds an extra half of your strength modifier to melee damage rolls.
Gear boosts! I knew I forgot something.
Finally, I could afford to get a Pulsecaster rifle if I drop either the wristpad or one of the healing serums. I know that is a non-lethal weapon, but it is a very cheap weapon.
I'll leave it up to you, I just wanted to ensure you were aware of it. There's not really any downside to non-lethal damage in Starfinder, so it's a fine choice.
Thanks for the catches, GM! :)
Halfling ace pilot operative 3
NG Medium humanoid (halfling)
Init +6; Senses Perception +9
DEFENSE
SP 18 HP 20 RP 6
EAC 16; KAC 17
Fort +2; Ref +9; Will +4; +2 vs. fear
Defensive Abilities evasion, halfling luck
OFFENSE
Speed 40 ft.
Melee tactical baton +7 (1d4)
Ranged static arc pistol +7 (1d6+1) or tactical shirren-eye rifle +8 (1d10+3)
Offensive Abilities debilitating trick, trick attack
STATISTICS
Str 8 (-1); Dex 20 (+5); Con 10 (+0); Int 15 (+2); Wis 10 (+0); Cha 12 (+1)
Skills Acrobatics +16, Athletics +9, Bluff +9, Computers +10, Diplomacy +6, Engineering +10, Medicine +10, Perception +10, Piloting +15, Sense Motive +8, Sleight of Hand +13, Stealth +16; (ace pilot: reduce the DCs of Culture checks by 5 when recalling knowledge about starship and vehicle models and parts as well as famous hotshot pilots); (ghost specialization: +4 to Stealth checks to make a trick attack); (sneaky: reduce the penalty for using Stealth while moving by 5, and reduce the Stealth check penalty for sniping by 10.); (uncanny pilot: +2 to skill check when taking the evade or trick pilot actions)
Feats Weapon Focus (sniper), Skill Focus (Acrobatics, Piloting, Stealth)
Languages Common, Halfling, Shirren, Ysoki
Other Abilities ghost specialization, keen senses, operative exploit (uncanny pilot), operative's edge, sneaky, sure-footed
Gear mk 1 ability crystal (Dex), comm unit, everyday clothing, flashlight, freebooter armor I, hygiene kit, industrial backpack, serum of healing mk 1, static arc pistol w/extra battery, tactical baton, tactical shirren-eye rifle w/extra rounds, credstick w/33 credits
Your point-buy is short by 2 points, if my math is right.
Will is a strong save for operatives - your Will save bonus should be +3.
I'm not sure how you're calculating your grapple bonus - normal is attack vs. KAC + 8; you get a +2 racial bonus and a +4 feat bonus for attack +6 vs. KAC + 8.
For the last, Ahandi's attack bonus is +6. +6 +6 vs KAC +8, which after cancelling terms becomes +4 vs. KAC. Adding the others in:
Str 10, Dex 18, Con 12, Int 8, Wis 10, Cha 15
EAC 15 KAC 16
F +2, R +7, W +3
Gunnery bonus +7
Grapple bonus +4 vs. KAC
Perception +8 (low-light, darkvision 60')
Hyper (extra move 1/day), grappler, low-light, small, six-armed
Mobility
Improved Grapple
Weapon Specialization (basic melee, small arms +1 damage, sniper rifles +3 damage)
Trick attack +1d8 (melee w/operative, small arms, use Bluff, Intimidate, Sleight of Hand or Stealth)
Operative’s edge +2
Operative exploit: Jack of all trades
Evasion
Quick movement +10’ = 40’
Acrobatics +12 (3R, class +3, dex +4, edge +2)
Athletics +8 (3R, class +3, str 0, edge +2)
Bluff +10 (3R, class +3, cha +2, edge +2)
Culture +7 (3R, class +3, int -1, edge +2)
Engineering +7 (3R, class +3, int -1, edge +2)
Perception +8 (3R, class +3, wis 0, edge +2)
Piloting +12 (3R, class +3, dex +4, edge +2)
Sleight of hand +13 (3R, class +3, dex +4, theme +1, edge +2)
Stealth +12 (3R, class +3, dex +4, edge +2)
All other skills = stat, edge+4 & can be used untrained.
95 survival knife (+6, 1d4+1, analog, operative)
120 - trailblazer fusion
750 static arc pistol (+6, 1d4+1, 20 charges/2 usage, range 50, stun)
360 - merciful fusion
755 tactical shirren-eye rifle (+6, 1d10+3, capacity 1, range 70/sniper 250, analog, unwieldy)
360 - holy fusion
75 - 25 extra rounds
250 second skin armor
200 - infrared sensors
100 2*serum of healing Mk 1
100 2*medpatch
700 grappler
50 100’ titanium cable
15 fire extinguisher
10 travel clothing
3 hygiene kit
3 starstone compass
7 personal comm
47 credits
Male Dragonkin Soldier 3
CG Male Dragon
Init: +10; Senses: Darkvision, low-light vision; Perception +4
DEFENSE
EAC: 17; KAC: 19; AC vs. Combat Maneuvers: 27
HP: 27; SP: 27; RP: 4
Fort: 4; Reflex: 3; Will: 3; +2 versus paralysis, +4 to avoid damage from hot or cold environments, harmful effects of thin or thick atmospheres, avoid choking from breathing heavy smoke, and to avoid fatigue caused by sleep deprivation
Immunities: Sleep
OFFENSE
Speed: 40 feet, fly 30 feet (average)
Melee: Basic Dragonglaive +6 (1d8+7 S & E)
Ranged: Pulsecaster Rifle +5 (1d6+3 E Nonlethal)
Space: 10 feet
Reach: 10 feet (15 feet with Dragonglaive)
Offensive Abilities: Breath Weapon (30-foot cone, 1d6+4 fire, Reflex DC 12 half, usable every short rest)
STATISTICS
Str 16 (+3), Dex 14 (+2), Con 12 (+1), Int 11 (+0), Wis 10 (+0), Cha 10 (+0)
Base Attack Bonus: +3
Feats: Improved Initiative, Skill Synergy (Culture & Perception), Toughness, Weapon Specialization (All)
Theme: Mercenary
Skills:
Acrobatics: +6 (3 ranks, +2 Dex, +3 class, -2 ACP)
Athletics: +8 (3 ranks, +3 Str, +3 class, +1 theme, -2 ACP)
Culture: +4 (1 rank, +0 Int, +3 class)
Engineering: +4 (1 rank, +0 Int, +3 class)
Medicine: +5 (2 ranks, +0 Int, +3 Class)
Perception: +4 (1 rank, +0 Dex, +3 class)
Survival: +4 (1 rank, +0 Wis, +3 Class)
Languages: Common Draconic, Triaxian, Vesk
Special Qualities: Breath Weapon, Draconic Immunities, Draconic Vision, Flight, Gear Boost (Melee Striker), Partner Bond (Kraviranth), Primary Fighting Style (Blitz), Primary Fighting Style Technique (Rapid Response), Theme Knowledge
Gear: Batteries (2), Basic Dragonglaive, Field Rations (1 week), Golemforged Plating 2, Hygiene Kit, Industrial Backpack, Mk 1 Serum of Healing, Pulsecaster Rifle, Travel Clothing, Wrist Pad (Tier 1 Computer, Miniaturized, Self-Charging), 21 Credits
Height: 8’ 2”
Weight: 1,000 lbs
Age: 32
Bulk Limit: 9
Crew Needed - Single Journey - Combat Experience Preferred
Captain Heerdon Ross of Ross Shipping is hiring crewmembers for the inaugural run of the newest ship in the Ross Shipping fleet, the Inscrutable. Positions are open for first officer, pilot, and science officer; a number of engineering and gunnery positions are also available. Positions are expected to be short-term and variable in nature.
Interested applicants can interview with Captain Ross at Starsailor’s Rest Inn & Restaurant between the hours of 2000 and 2200 while this advertisement is posted.
Combat experience is strongly preferred.
This job posting is now closed. Thank you all for applying. Would the following applicants please report to Dock 24B by 0600 of next Firstday to accept the following positions aboard the Inscrutable:
First Officer: Kragga
Engineer: Cranston Mills
Gunner: Ranif Tharystrix
Pilot: Alfin
Science Officer: Ziyad
Thank you all for taking the time to apply! Every character was worth acceptance, but I only have so many slots.
If you're one of the five characters listed here, please create an alias (if you haven't already done so) and dot in to both the gameplay and discussion threads. Let's get this show on the road!