The World:
The year is 3409. The galaxy has been more or less explored, with the many races of the cosmos spreading out to claim its riches. The galaxy is in a tentative state of peace, brought on roughly 700 years ago, when the Old Gods retreated, taking their holy magic with them. The absence of the divine that followed spelled disaster for not just its practitioners, but for the billions that received the benefits as well. Recovery and revival magic still exists, but is much rarer and exceedingly expensive. This had the effect of sparking a galactic peace, though the gears of commerce must still turn. There will always be a need for those willing to risk themselves for the right price.
The Crew:
You are a crewmember of the Saragossa, a salvaging vessel in one of the less trafficked areas of the galaxy. The Saragossa Salvaging Corp was founded 12 years ago by the Captain, the Pilot, and the Salvager (Veteran). In that time, the crew has made a solid living, employing a Doctor around 7 years ago, as well as an additional Salvager, still affectionately called Rookie, despite their 2 years of service. The Captain ensures that various business connections are maintained, and that the crew always has work. The Pilot flies the Saragossa, handling the charter as well as maneuvering during operations. The Doctor keeps the crew healthy, assessing hazardous conditions and patching minor injuries. The Salvagers are the workload of the crew, going on spacewalks to break down various wrecks, as well as repairing the Saragossa.
The Mission:
The primary targets of the Saragossa include contracted decommissions, the odd shipwreck, and all manner of abandoned facilities. In this particular case, the Saragossa has just completed a job for breaking down an ancient manufacturing facility, dropping off any recyclable components at an extraplanetary station. The crew was looking forward to a few days of relaxation, but unfortunately, duty calls. After refueling and restocking, the Captain ordered everyone back into the ship for an urgent job in a distant system.
The year is 3409. The galaxy has been more or less explored, with the many races of the cosmos spreading out to claim its riches. The galaxy is in a tentative state of peace, brought on roughly 700 years ago, when the Old Gods retreated, taking their holy magic with them. The absence of the divine that followed spelled disaster for not just its practitioners, but for the billions that received the benefits as well. Recovery and revival magic still exists, but is much rarer and exceedingly expensive. This had the effect of sparking a galactic peace, though the gears of commerce must still turn. There will always be a need for those willing to risk themselves for the right price.
The Crew:
You are a crewmember of the Saragossa, a salvaging vessel in one of the less trafficked areas of the galaxy. The Saragossa Salvaging Corp was founded 12 years ago by the Captain, the Pilot, and the Salvager (Veteran). In that time, the crew has made a solid living, employing a Doctor around 7 years ago, as well as an additional Salvager, still affectionately called Rookie, despite their 2 years of service. The Captain ensures that various business connections are maintained, and that the crew always has work. The Pilot flies the Saragossa, handling the charter as well as maneuvering during operations. The Doctor keeps the crew healthy, assessing hazardous conditions and patching minor injuries. The Salvagers are the workload of the crew, going on spacewalks to break down various wrecks, as well as repairing the Saragossa.
The Mission:
The primary targets of the Saragossa include contracted decommissions, the odd shipwreck, and all manner of abandoned facilities. In this particular case, the Saragossa has just completed a job for breaking down an ancient manufacturing facility, dropping off any recyclable components at an extraplanetary station. The crew was looking forward to a few days of relaxation, but unfortunately, duty calls. After refueling and restocking, the Captain ordered everyone back into the ship for an urgent job in a distant system.
Character Creation:
The Crew of the Saragossa: Backgrounds (Take one of these rather than a traditional background)
The Crew of the Saragossa: Backgrounds (Take one of these rather than a traditional background)
- Captain
- Bonus Feat: Inspiring Leader
- Bonus Equipment: Las Pistol, 10 Energy Cells
- Proficiencies: Persuasion, Intimidation OR Deception
- Bonus Goal: Captain wants their happy, loyal crew to live long, full lives.
- Pilot/Helmsman
- Bonus Feat: Alert
- Bonus Equipment: Goggles of Night, Potion of Heroism
- Proficiencies: Vehicles (All), Perception OR Sleight of Hand
- Bonus Goal: Helmsman wants to upgrade the ship to be as fast as possible.
- Doctor/Scientist
- Bonus Feat: Healer
- Bonus Equipment: Amulet of Health, Healer’s Kit
- Proficiencies: Medicine, Investigation OR Insight
- Bonus Goal: Doctor wants an onboard ship AI to help with diagnostics.
- Salvager (Veteran)
- Bonus Feat: Tough
- Bonus Equipment: Plasma Cutter, 15 Plasma Cells
- Proficiencies: Insight, Athletics OR Acrobatics,
- Bonus Goal: Veteran wants to retire, but still has debts to pay.
- Salvager (Rookie)
- Bonus Feat: Mobile
- Bonus Equipment: +1 Melee Weapon or +1 Shield (Hard Light), Potion of Healing
- Proficiencies: Athletics OR Acrobatics, Persuasion OR Deception
- Bonus Goal: Rookie desperately wants the validation of the crew.
- Stats:
- Standard 27 point buy, use this if needed. https://chicken-dinner.com/5e/5e-point-buy.html
- Race:
- Any Race except Vhuman, consider ones that fit in a dark, gritty, space setting
- In lieu of racial stat bonuses, take +2 to one stat, +1 to another
- Alternatively, +1 to three stats
- Class:
- Level 5, multiclass allowed
- No Paladins connected to Gods (Paladins draw power from an Oath)
- No Clerics connected to Gods (Clerics draw power from an Element)
- All other standard classes allowed, including artificer, with the caveat that ONLY HEALING MAGIC FROM THE SCHOOL OF NECROMANCY WORKS, and THE ONLY RESURRECTION MAGIC IS REVIVIFY (supposedly)
- Subclass:
- Published content, UA with approval, bonus inspiration for Psi Warrior/Soul Knife
- Background:
- In lieu of a traditional 5e background, choose one of the Crew roles, which will provide you with a bonus feat, equipment, skill proficiencies, and a goal. Exclusive roles (We will need one of each)
- Starting Equipment: Standard class starting gear or starting gold
- Latest CrashGem World Patch in use: