Snapdragon

Close Encounters

The party soon learned that spacefaring mind flayers were responsible for the disappearances and cattle mutilations, as well as the crop circles, which were used as maps and waypoints for future "gathering expeditions". After dealing with the mind flayers and freeing their slaves, the party collected a nice reward.

Everything Old is New Again

A year or so later, Elizabet and company traveled via spelljammer to the Rock of Jacinth to do some space-bound adventuring. After earning some money, they found a familiar-looking nautiloid in a dohwar-owned used shipyard. A new coat of peach and green paint, some modifications to make it less oppressive and gloomy, and the former slaver ship is christened the Snapdragon.

Captain

Elizabet Erikson-Gilthalan - Female Half-Elf, Level 9/8 Fighter/Mage
Alignment: NG, AC: 0, HP: 95
STR: 18 DEX: 18 CON: 18 INT: 17 WIS: 14 CHA: 16
Description: 5'6" tall, 125 lbs, 35 years old, blonde hair and violet- blue eyes. Elizabet is athletic and lean with rounded, human features and attributes. She likes to dress to impress, be it brash and flaunting or classically flattering. Elizabet has a pseudodragon familiar named Dilah.
Weapons: Long sword +3, assorted Predator weapons (taken as battle trophies), wheel lock.
Armor: Bracers of Defense (AC 4).
Magic Items: Boots of Elven Kind, Quiver of Ehlonna, Ring of Invisibility.
Overview: Bold and Brave, Elizabet has led her crew against the Undead of Darkspace, the Pirates and Slavers of Realmspace, the Dragons of Krynn, and even her crew's own evil doubles in a Mirror Universe. Once she makes up her mind about something, her course is set.

First Mate

Jondalar Lucarthan - Male Human, Level 12 Fighter (Swashbuckler)
Alignment: CG, AC: -2, HP: 117
STR: 18/94 DEX: 18 CON: 18 INT: 13 WIS: 12 CHA: 17
Description: 6'1" tall, 222 lbs, 34 years old, brown hair and hazel eyes. Jondalar is muscular, dashing and charming, and his light- hearted, yet sensitive nature causes many a young woman to fall for him.
Weapons: Saber of Speed +5, Rapier +3, Dagger of Throwing+4.
Armor: Bracers of Defense (AC 2).
Magic Items: Bracelet of Charms, Bucknard's Everfull Purse.
Overview: A master of the two-weapon fencing style and a constant risk-taker, Jondalar has had many interesting nights in port. His foiling of a kidnapping of a Lord's daughter on the small planet of Waypoint in Wayspace led to a land grant and an offer of the daughter's hand in marriage. Knowing better than to settle down, Jondalar politely. postponed the wedding.

Second Mate

Alma Erikson - Female Human, Level 9 Priestess (Valkyries)
Alignment: CE, AC: -4, HP: 77
STR: 18 (22) DEX: 16 CON: 17 INT: 15 WIS: 17 CHA: 14
Description: 5'7" tall, 150 lbs, 33 years old, blonde hair, steel-blue eyes. Alma is a powerful, beautiful and intimidating woman with an icy gaze and a mean streak as wide as the Flow itself.
Weapons: Warhammer +3, Frostbrand sword +3 (+6 vs. fire-using creatures), wheel lock.
Armor: Chain mail +1, shield +4.
Magic Items: Ring of Feather Falling, Girdle of Fire Giant Strength, Amulet of Dramatic Death.
Overview: Alma's loyalty to the Valkyrie faith leaves her ever-ready for combat and more than willing to start a fight. Her half-sister Elizabet keeps her in check most of the time, but Alma has been known to sit in taverns and dare men to touch her, at which time she will trounce them with great relish (she is evil after all).

Navigator/Helmsman 1st Class

Finnegan Arenel - Male Human, Level 12 Wizard (Militant Invoker)
Alignment: LN, AC: 5, HP: 46
STR: 16 DEX: 15 CON: 16 INT: 18 WIS: 9 CHA: 14
Description: 6' tall, 153 lbs, 76 years old, white hair and beard, light blue eyes. Finnegan is an old, friendly-looking man with a slim, sturdy build. His familiar is an old dog named Bones.
Weapons: Various daggers and spears.
Armor: Ring of Protection +4
Magic Items: Ring of Regeneration, Wand of Lightning, Wand of Negation, Dagger of Seeing.
Overview: Finnegan's village was raided by mind flayers when he was a young man. Since that time, he has trained to kill them on sight. It was for a touch of irony that he chose to serve aboard a former illithid ship, but he was in for a rude shock when he discovered that his bunkmate Seelek, a mute human sage, was actually an illithid in disguise.

Helmsman 2nd Class

Millyan Moonseeker - Male High Elf, Level 9 Priest (Corellon Larethian)
Alignment: CG, AC: -2, HP: 62
STR: 18 DEX: 18 CON: 15 INT: 13 WIS: 19 CHA: 13
Description: 5'4" tall, 114 lbs, 132 years old, light blond hair, blue eyes. Fair of complexion with boyish looks, Millyan has gone from a shy, uncertain priest to a devoted and somber defender of the Elven Way.
Weapons: The Blade of Lionheart +3 (x3 damage +5 vs. goblinkind), short bow.
Armor: Ring mail, Ring of Protection +3, Cloak of the Bat (AC +2).
Magic Items: Rod of Resurrection, Ring of Shooting Stars, Ring of the Ram.
Overview: Millyan met an old disgraced EIN admiral who told him of the elven shame of the Crown of Corellon, a base that was captured during the Unhuman Wars. He persuaded Elizabet to help him retake the base, and as a prize he found the Blade of Lionheart, an ancient enchanted mithril sword meant to be wielded by an elf hero against the evil goblinoids.

Quartermaster

Uma Javana Shadowskipper - Female Gnome, Level 7 Thief (Troubleshooter)
Alignment: NG, AC: -1, HP: 28
STR: 13 DEX: 18 CON: 14 INT: 18 WIS: 10 CHA: 14
Description: 3'5" tall, 81 lbs, 99 years old, light brown hair and skin, blue/gray eyes. Uma is small and unassuming, until she starts talking business. She can be pushy and intimidating when bargaining, and usually takes her good friend Bojak the giff with her to back up her audacity.
Weapons: Short Sword of Quickness +2, Dagger +3, Hand Crossbow of Magic Bolts.
Armor: Elven Chain Mail, Ring of Protection +2
Magic Items: Girdle of Many Pouches, Slippers of Spider Climbing, Brooch of Destinations.
Overview: Uma does not really steal for a living, although her talents have come in useful in the company's adventures. She is actually in charge of the ship's funds and supplies, and uses her skills as a Troubleshooter to investigate any problems with security and/or theft.

Battle Master/Weaponeer

Bojak Hergoth - Male Giff, Level 6 Fighter (Marine)
Alignment: LN(G), AC: 4, HP: 60
STR: 20 DEX: 16 CON: 17 INT: 12 WIS: 13 CHA: 16
Description: 9'6" tall, 400 lbs, 22 years old, gray hide and gray eyes. Bojak is a cheerful, kind, and uplifting companion. He has collected many tattoos to commemorate his battles.
Weapons: Predator Blast Gun (named "Thunderclap"), double-barreled wheel lock ("Molly"), Cutlass of Sharpness ("Render"), medium Crossbow of Magic Bolts ("Flash").
Armor: None
Magic Items: Potion of Extra Healing.
Overview: Formerly of the 57th Red Fist Brigade, the young giffling cadet was sent by his father, Brigadier-General Herphus Hergoth, to join a spelljamming crew as a marine. Having joined Elizabet's crew at the tender age of 12, Bojak has more than proved his worth as an advisor, warrior, and leader.

Other Crew of Note

Anajhiel Winovah - Female Avariel, Level 5/5 Fighter/Mage (War Wizard)

Alignment: NG, AC: -2, HP: 24
STR: 16 DEX: 19 CON: 14 INT: 17 WIS: 9 CHA: 16
Description: 5'3" tall, 68 lbs, 57 years old, strawberry blond with blue eyes and silver-white wings. Anajhiel is haughty and defiant, the daughter of an avariel High Council Member.
Weapons: Glass long sword +2 ("Wind Diver")
Armor: Bracers of Defense (AC 2)
Magic Items: Assorted spell scrolls, avariel spell girdle (etched spellbook belt).
Overview: A former member of the Fifth Wing of Emulaan in Trispace, Anajhiel was scouting ahead in the vast nebula called the Drift when her ship was attacked by scro and her comrades were slaughtered before her far-seeing eyes. She was fleeing for her life when she encountered her future crewmates. Now, she has devoted herself to the honing of her battle skills.

Jeda Firedancer - Male Human, Level 8 Priest (Mystic Knight)

Alignment: LG, AC: 3, HP: 47
STR: 15 DEX: 16 CON: 14 INT: 14 WIS: 17 CHA: 13
Description: 5'7" tall, 135 lbs, 25 years old, brown hair, hazel eyes. Jeda is uncertain and shy, but is wise and well respected, for he has overcome much in his young life.
Weapons: Lightsaber.
Armor: Bracers of Defense (AC 5)
Magic Items: Amulet vs. Detection and Location, Brooch of Destinations, Ring of Mind Shielding.
Overview: Having lost his parents, and later his guardian/master to Dark Knights at an early age, Jeda was taken under the wing of Elizabet and learned how to control his fears. It is his belief that he was chosen to follow a dangerous path, uniting the scattered Mystic Order and bringing an end to the Dark Knight threat. His long-lost older brother Koda Firedancer (a notorious Dark Knight himself) might get in the way though.

Telwyn Highreed - Male High Elf, Level 7/7 Fighter/Mage

Alignment: CG, AC: 3, HP: 51
STR: 15 DEX: 15 CON: 15 INT: 18 WIS: 10 CHA: 18
Description: 5'5" tall, 145 lbs, 168 years old, light brown hair, green eyes. Telwyn has an air of confidence that borders on arrogance. He is often sarcastic with those who fail to see his point of view, but his good looks and charm compensate somewhat.
Weapons: Long sword +2, elven bow.
Armor: Bracers of Defense (AC 4).
Magic Items: Daern's Instant Fortress, Crystal Ball, healing potions.
Overview: Telwyn has a secretive nature about his past. It is believed that he was once in the Elven Navy, but the role he played is vague. He has bitter things to say about the Admiralty, and seems to have a keen insight into the political dealings of the EIN.

Keslin Silversong - Female Kender, Level 8 Thief (Handler, thank you very much!)

Alignment: CN(G), AC: 6, HP: 33
STR: 14 DEX: 19 CON: 14 INT: 18 WIS: 10 CHA: 17
Description: 3'9" tall, 80 lbs, 33 years old, copper hair, gold/brown eyes. Buxom for her size, Keslin is seldom mistaken for a little girl. She is never mistaken for an adult though.
Weapons: Hoopak, Dagger of Venom, Rabbitslayer (+5 vs. rodents).
Armor: None.
Magic Items: Brooch of Shielding, Bag of Holding, Necklace of Missiles.
Overview: Keslin is a typical kender, child-like in manner and full of youthful exuberance and curiosity. Her sticky fingers have landed her in trouble more than once, so Elizabet keeps Keslin's hands busy sewing up garments torn by recent combat and adventuring. Keslin has a fine collection of needles, thread, thimbles, and small garments.

Crossbow of Magic Bolts

One of the most coveted personal weapons in space, these crossbows fire magic missile-like bolts at distances equal to normal crossbows. To arm the crossbow, the user need only cock back the cable (an action with difficulty similar to the non magical counterparts). When cocked, a glowing red magic bolt will appear, ready to fire. If not discharged within 1 turn, the bolt will disappear, but if fired, another will appear in its place. Casting a successful dispel magic will disable the weapon for 1d4 weeks. Note that attack rolls are needed and the weapon gives no magical bonuses to hit. The bolts do not hit automatically like the wizard spell magic missiles, but are subject to the same rules with regards to what targets can or cannot be affected by them.

Crossbow Size:  Damage: Rate of Fire:   Market Cost:
Hand crossbow   1d4+1   3/1     1000 gp
Light crossbow  2d4+2   2/1     2000 gp
Heavy crossbow  3d4+3    1      4000 gp

Brooch of Destinations

This is an ornate, silver and gold bejeweled brooch. When the wearer touches one of the three emeralds set into the brooch, the brooch will memorize the wearers relative location in the universe. Three different locations can be stored in this manner for an indefinite amount of time. When the large ruby in the center and the appropriate emerald is touched at the same time, the Brooch of Destinations will teleport the wearer to that location without error. At the DM's discretion, extra-strong magical fields, anti-magic shells, or planar gates may disrupt the brooch's functions. The brooch can teleport 6 times per day.

Lightsaber

Lightsabe: 2d6+3

The lightsaber is a very rare magic weapon of great power. Deactivated, it appears as an 8" long hand-grip with a mirrored pommel on one end. When the activating switch or button is pressed, a 31/2 foot-long blade of pure energy springs forth. The color of the blade is determined by the gems used in its construction to focus the energy.

An activated lightsaber adds +3 to the user's initiative rolls. The energy blade sheds a dim light 3' in radius, and hums softly with power. It is very powerful and can cut through almost any known substance. Damage caused by the blade cannot be regenerated, and Strength bonuses do not apply to damage. In combat, high rolls have the following effects:

"Natural" Rolls Only
18 = Double Damage
19 = Severs as a Sword of Sharpness
20 = Severs as a Vorpal Blade

In the hands of an untrained user, this weapon is a danger to everyone around it. If an untrained wielder rolls less than 5 points below what is needed to hit, the saber strikes either the user or another random character or object. A trained mystic knight (one who has acquired a proficiency) can perform many special feats with a lightsaber. Among the more impressive of these is missile deflection. With a successful Wisdom check, any small magical or non-magical missiles can be deflected, including the magic missile spell.

Predator Weapons

Damage  Range   Charges Used    Damage  Range   Charges Used
1d6 10 yds  1 ch        4d6+3   60 yds  4 ch
2d6+1   20 yds  2 ch        5d6+4   80 yds  5 ch
3d6+2   40 yds  3 ch        6d6+5   100 yds 6 ch

The Blade of Lionheart

This long sword was forged at Lionheart, the secret Elven Navy headquarters, to be wielded by an elf hero against goblinkind. If a non-elf touches the weapon, he or she will take 11 or 21 hit points damage (as per current Ego Points), plus any damage for the wrong alignment. In the hands of a Chaotic Good elf, the blade sheds a golden light that glows in response to the wielder's desires: none, a 5' circle of dim light, a 15' light, or a 30' radius glow equal to a light spell. The sword also detects goblinkind in a 1 mile radius. Normally a +3 weapon, when battling goblinkind (goblins, kobolds, orcs, etc.), it becomes a weapon with a +5 bonus to attacks and deals out triple damage. The sword shares its hatred of goblinkind through empathy with its wielder, and will always try to fight, even against its owner's wishes. If it strikes a goblinoid with an attack roll of 17+, the creature must roll a saving throw vs. spells or be disintegrated.

Weapon Ego: Normal conditions: 11, Combat with goblinoids: 21
Personality Score: Normal conditions: 24, Combat with goblinoids: 34

Sword of Goring

This long sword +3 can stab an enemy and rip out large chunks of flesh. The user must make and attack roll of 20 (using the swords +3 bonus only) to stab the opponent, doing double damage. By his next attack, the user need not make an attack roll to inflict damage. He can either twist the blade to inflict normal damage, or rip it out violently to do triple damage. The victim can make a saving throw vs. death to remove the sword (causing himself normal damage) however the wielder always has the initiative in this case.

Modified Attack Roll to Gore
20-21     Normal/armored opponent
20-22     Solid wooden opponent
20-23     Solid metal or stone opponent