Sailors who make a living by raiding coastal settlements and robbing other ships. Typically ply rivers, lakes, and coastal waters; occasionally oceans.
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Sailors who make a living by raiding coastal settlements and robbing other ships
Buccaneers are found on all large bodies of water, their lair is most always the ship they use for raiding. They are always led by high level fighters as follows:
For every 50 buccaneers: 1 additional 3rd level fighter
For every 100 buccaneers: 1 additional 5th level fighter
The overall captain will be a fighter of 8th to 10th level as follows:
If there are less than 200 buccaneers: 8th level fighter with a lieutenant of 6th level
If there are 200 buccaneers or more: 10th level fighter with a lieutenant of 7th level.
The captain will also have 4 mates (4th level fighters) in addition to his or her lieutenant.
There is a 15% chance of a cleric being present per every 50 buccaneers. The cleric will be between 12th and 15th level (1d4+11).
There is a 10% chance of a magic user being present for every 50 buccaneers; the magic user will be between 6th and 8th level (1d3+5).
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