The Pirates Are on to the Plan

[Asinjin]

Valdis is in charge of boarding actions (which the captain has stated he does not want), and boarding action defense.

[Asinjin]

The ship has  lots of crossbows and plenty of bolts in the arsenal.  Bows are only present if the crew brought them.

[Valdis]

The ship has  lots of crossbows and plenty of bolts in the arsenal.  Bows are only present if the crew brought them.

(Valdis will use his Animal Affinity power to bump his Charisma score)  3

Valdis will take stock of the crew to see:

• Who brought bows with them when they came aboard
• Who have skill using crossbows

Once the people with bows and skill with crossbows have been identified, Valdis will rig up 3 floating targets with some spare wood and canvas.  He will then ask Rin and the Gree to take them into the water at the crossbows longest range.  He will then have the crew use the crossbows and their own equipment to see who the best shots are.  He will ask the Gree and Rin to retrieve as many bolts/arrows as possible.

Valdis will have the  targets moved closer in increments to gage the skill of bowmen and crossbowmen at different ranges. 

Once their skills have been assessed he will divide them into squads and and run them through firing drills.

For those who have no aptitude for archery, he will organize them into squads and drill them on repelling boarders and cutting grapleing lines

[Asinjin]

You find that only two non-officer crew members have brought a bow on board.

Everyone can use a crossbow.

There is no one that is an excellent shot on the crew.

Your tests run smoothly, although the results (that the crew is not highly skilled in archery) are not what you had hoped.

[Asinjin]

Boatswain Travis - The most unassuming of the notable crew, he is an average sized human with brown hair and eyes.  He dressed the part of the sailor and keeps himself in order.  He does nothing to make himself stand out other than to come quickly when called with the ship's log.  He helps out when needed and seems to do a good job and keeping things in order, his primary role on the ship.  He is in his 20s, has had several cruises before this, including one with the captain.  He does not have a distinctive accent.

[Zunder]

(Valdis will use his Animal Affinity power to bump his Charisma score)  3

Valdis will take stock of the crew to see:

• Who brought bows with them when they came aboard
• Who have skill using crossbows

Once the people with bows and skill with crossbows have been identified, Valdis will rig up 3 floating targets with some spare wood and canvas.  He will then ask Rin and the Gree to take them into the water at the crossbows longest range.  He will then have the crew use the crossbows and their own equipment to see who the best shots are.  He will ask the Gree and Rin to retrieve as many bolts/arrows as possible.

Valdis will have the  targets moved closer in increments to gage the skill of bowmen and crossbowmen at different ranges. 

Once their skills have been assessed he will divide them into squads and and run them through firing drills.

For those who have no aptitude for archery, he will organize them into squads and drill them on repelling boarders and cutting grapleing lines

Rin quietly strings her long Yumi bow and puts displays her considerable skill with her diety's chosen weapon.  Doesn't seem range is much of a problem for her.  She uses her Animal Whistle to command Tsu to retrieve the bolts and arrows which she amazingly has a good bit of experience doing.  Some come up broken, being gentle isn't something a 18K pound whale exceeds at.  The whale clicks and spouts often..seemingly enjoying the work  and every once and awhile a large fish is tossed on deck as well.   


Veronika is a completely different tale. She (makes a bluff check) and fumbles at the simple weapon.  She seems barely able to charge the weapon and place a bolt without it falling off. (slight of hand check)  Once pulling the trigger and having the bolt fly haphazardly sideways (dex check).  She blushes and giggles and asks for help .  To a trained eye her dexterity at the task might betray her intention.  As with a strong sailor behind her helping her air her bolts seem to fly try and find their mark (bluff check). Though she isn't as skilled as some, she aims easily and with purpose. Today for target practice she wears a thin long sleeve white sweater with a heavy hide furry short vest.  She has heavy leather bands crisscrossing her body trying to look like a wilderness barbarian.  She wears heavy material blue pants (jeans) crisscrossed with more straps and fuzzy high heels boots.  On her head is a brown furry cylinder hat with her fiery red hair flowing freely from underneath. When she starts shooting she puts blue "war paint" on her face.. she says to look more fierce. (bluff check)

[Asinjin]

Doctor Garet - One of the crew that commands the most respect is the veteran human sailor Garet.  He is bald and tall and solidly built.  He wears nothing that would possibility impede his movement, even at the risk of being wet or cold.  He wears no symbols and says little that would give away anything about himself.  The crew learns by his actions and knowledge that he has been at sea for a decade and more.  They say is he Plateauian, which he does not correct.  His tactics for healing are mundane but correct.  He helps around the ship when needed and can perform the basic sailor's tasks with some skill.  He speaks mostly to the doctor's mate and to those who need his services.

[Asinjin]

Rin quietly strings her long Yumi bow and puts displays her considerable skill with her diety's chosen weapon.  Doesn't seem range is much of a problem for her.  She uses her Animal Whistle to command Tsu to retrieve the bolts and arrows which she amazingly has a good bit of experience doing.  Some come up broken, being gentle isn't something a 18K pound whale exceeds at.  The whale clicks and spouts often..seemingly enjoying the work  and every once and awhile a large fish is tossed on deck as well.   

Rin is clearly the best shot on the ship.

[Asinjin]

Master of the Forecastle Antwan and Master of the Tops Parker - these two humans are good friends and friendly to everyone else.  They are competent at their roles, and seem to have been shipbound for five years or so each, most of that time serving on the same ship.  They are both in the early twenties and full of life and energy.  They talk to anyone who approaches them.  Gabriel is rubbed the wrong way by their seeming lack of proper order and discipline, although they obey orders and get things done reasonably.  They take and make bets during Valdis' archery drills.

[Valdis]

Knowing that the best way to not be boarded by enemies is to out run them, Valdis asks Claud if he has any way to make the sails resistant to fire.

[Zunder]

Knowing that the best way to not be boarded by enemies is to out run them, Valdis asks Claud if he has any way to make the sails resistant to fire.

Victoria walks over.. seeming drawn to the oddly handsome 8 fingered alchemist and the thickly rugged ships master by the word "sail" and she smiles sweetly at then.  "Isn't that something you should be able to answer.. you know.. being an alchemist and all?  I could weave some of your mysteriously amazing powders or materials into the sales.  And I must tell you.. I would love to make myself some fire proof clothes also " she giggles brightly " you know, for special occasions. Imagine a burning frill of lace surrounded by a hoop dress made of fire proof material!! Amazing!!!"  she throws a arm around Claude smiling warmly

[Asinjin]

Navigator Karven - The oldest looking crew member, and oldest human crew member.  He has dark hair, not particularly well kept and down to his shoulder.  His face is worn from a life in the sun.  His clothes were once well made but are showing their age.  He wears dark blue and dull grey colors all the time.  He speaks about the sea if asked and routes and stars, but little else of interest.  He is well spoken and can expound on navigation and his areas of interest while making them seem interesting and relevant to each crew member.  By accent you cannot tell where he is from.  You have seen him play the drum with the others and have heard that he can cast some spells.  You have not seen him carry a weapon and he does not participate in the archery drills.

[Malchia]

On an unrelated note; in the midst of all these posts, we surpassed the 10,000 post milestone. 

[Asinjin]

On an unrelated note; in the midst of all these posts, we surpassed the 10,000 post milestone.

Nice

[Asinjin]

Master at Arms Sal - A human in his 30s, he is the boss of the hulking Thermon.  A gruff man, he is often seen with a pipe.  The weed he smokes creates a strong smell that bothers those with delicate senses.  He has been ordered to only smoke above deck.  He is the veteran of many cruises.  He is a man of average size, but is made to look small by his mate.  By all reports, he is the best dagger fighter on the ship.  He does not talk much to the lighter hearted of the crew; the bards and the fairer races. He is more often crude than anyone else, and no one makes Veronica and Rin feel more uncomfortable than him.