Pirate Captain (GoS) in Dungeons & Dragons 5e
Ghosts of Saltmarsh (5e), 2019
Pirate Captain (GoS) CR: 2
STR
16 +3
DEX
14 +2
CON
14 +2
INT
11 +0
WIS
10 +0
CHA
14 +2
Athletics +5, Intimidation +4
Passive Perception 10
Flourish. The captain adds its Charisma modifier to the damage roll for its longsword attacks (included in the attack).
Sea Legs. The captain has advantage on ability checks and saving throws to resist being knocked prone.
Actions
Multiattack. The captain makes two attacks: one with its hand crossbow and one with its longsword.
Hand Crossbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage.
Longsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d8 + 5) slashing damage, or 10 (1d10 + 5) slashing damage if used with two hands.
Reactions
Shape Up, Ye Dog (2/Day). Whenever a friendly creature within 30 feet of the captain that can hear it misses with an attack, the captain can yell perilous threats to allow that creature to reroll the attack roll.
Suggested Environments
Any climate; Aquatic, coastal, & urban terrain
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