Out to Sea!
Aarakocra don't understand the concept of 'private property.' They also don't like enclosed spaces, so don't be shocked to be covered in needy birdman when you sleep.
He's probably my favorite among the crew, so be nice to baby bird when he borrows your stuff and lays on your chest. It's not his fault he's absolutely packing down there (it's the Cap'n's).
I originally imagined him to be skinny, but the machine spirit was being particularly stubborn, and so I chose this profile picture because it was hot. I could probably fill an album of the various iterations of gens of him, and I might. He's the first one of the crew that I developed a definition for, too.
He's also the first one I made a stat block for. Learning how to use Homebrewery took a little bit, but I already know Markdown / CSS for the most part. I think something like a full on stat block should be put behind Patreon or be an exclusive to Discord Server members, but I don't have either. It's a (somewhat) fully developed NPC with ability scores, a spell list, traits, and so on. It only needs a little adjustment (give him higher hp if you intend to put him in combat, especially against the PCs or BBEG), and could also (maybe) be used as a character sheet. Opinions?
THE ROLLING THUNDERS—under the sheets!
Cap'n Your Pants (real name unknown) - Shark Swashbuckler Rogue
He's the captain! He does captain things! (fucking around and drinking rum) He manages a crew of misfits, sometimes literally herding cats. As a size queen, he makes good use of a recalled batch of enlargement potions. When not swashbuckling, or even during, he engages in numerous sexcapades, for better or worse.
Skraw - Aarakocra Storm Sorcerer (with a lil modification - RPGBOT's recommended spell list additions)
Decided to join on a whim. He uses his magic to direct wind into the sails mostly, and generating wind if there is none. He can use it, too, to fire off magical attacks like calling lightning, hurling fireballs, creating concussive blasts of explosive sound, and at-will bolts of flame. He also serves as a scout and support, utilizing invisibility and doling it out, granting others magical flight, enhanced abilities, and Haste. He's also got Prestidigitation, with the ultimate power of... cleaning! And flavoring food, warming blankets, cooling drinks, lighting candles.. Despite his natural charisma, he doesn't speak Common all that well. Aarakocra don't understand private property, so expect to be sharing clothing and sleeping together.
Grarios Freemane - Leonin Storm Herald Barbarian
The muscle of the group (if it wasn't muscly enough already). He hauls stuff, which is a lot of stuff to haul in a tiny crew with 2 weakling mages. He's an airhead that can go into superhuman rages where he can shoot lightning sparks at foes. He can also breathe underwater and swim unimpeded, so he patrols around the boat underwater.
Wish Upon a Star (nickname: Wish) - Tabaxi Warlock: The Fathomless
Curiosity killed this disturbed black cat, but a pact brought him back. The antipersonnel magic to Skraw's artillery: Eldritch Blasts to agonize and push people off the ship (if it doesn't burn a hole through their chest, first); Hexes, explosive sound blasts, incapacitating hypnotic patterns, mind-control Suggestions, and Counterspells. He has a dark book that allows him to assist others by giving them Guidance, and can perform rituals to Detect Magic, lay Alarms, Purify Food and Drink, and conjure up Unseen Servants. He's just like Grarios, in that he can breath underwater and swim like walking—but he's faster and can let people talk underwater, too. Hurts his enemies and protects his friends with a chilling spectral tentacle. He and Grarios share many things, the two cats, like being able to do underwater patrol and being the chef. He's also got Prestidigitation.
Szilus - Yuan-ti Tempest Domain Cleric
Only begrudgingly joined. Resident Guidance-giver and bane of venereal disease. Also the scout,