Middle Sea Galley Sailors and Soldiers

Here are stats for the sailors and soldiers that crew a Middle Sea galley. As always, the GM should customize them to fit the needs of an adventure or campaign.

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Galley Captain CR 3 XP 800 Male human warrior 5 N medium humanoid Init +0; Senses Perception +1 DEFENSE AC 12, touch 12, flat-footed 10 (+1 Dex, +1 Dodge) hp 42 (5d10+10) Fort +5, Ref +1, Will +2 Resist None OFFENSE Spd 30 ft. Melee Shortsword +6 (1d6+1) Ranged Light crossbow +5 (1d8) Special Attacks None STATISTICS Str 13, Dex 10, Con 14, Int 9, Wis 12, Cha 8 Base Atk +5; CMB +6; CMD 16 Feats Dodge, Skill Focus (Knowledge, Profession) Skills Climb +5, Knowledge (Geography), Profession (sailor) +8 Languages Common SQ None Combat Gear Masterwork shortsword, master-work light crossbow, case of 10 bolts, logbook, masterwork navigation tools Middle Sea galley captains are skilled sailors and able commanders. Even so, they generally defer to the soldiers—most often from the Order of the Lion—whom they transport.

Galley Crew CR ½ XP 200 Various warrior 1 N medium humanoid Init +0; Senses Perception +1 DEFENSE AC 11, touch 11, flat-footed 10 (+1 Dex) hp 6 (1d10+1) Fort +3, Ref +0, Will +1 Resist None OFFENSE Spd 30 ft. Melee Shortsword +2 (1d6+1) Ranged Light crossbow +1 (1d8) Special Attacks None STATISTICS Str 13, Dex 10, Con 13, Int 9, Wis 12, Cha 8 Base Atk +1; CMB +2; CMD 12 Feats Skill Focus (Profession) Skills Climb +5, Profession (sailor) +8 Languages Common SQ None Combat Gear Shortsword, light crossbow, case of 10 bolts These sailors live comfortable lives, sailing in relatively calm waters and letting the soldiers do the fighting. Even so, they can handle themselves in combat if forced to do so.

Order of the Lion Lieutenant CR 6 XP 2400 Male human cavalier 7 LN medium humanoid Init +0; Senses Perception -1 DEFENSE AC 15, touch 11, flat-footed 14 (+1 Dodge, +4 chain shirt) hp 57 (7d10+14) Fort +7, Ref +2, Will +1 Resist None OFFENSE Spd 30 ft. Melee Longsword +10/+5 (1d8+2) Ranged Light crossbow +7/+2 (1d8) Special Attacks Challenge 3/day, cavalier's charge, banner STATISTICS Str 15, Dex 11, Con 14, Int 10, Wis 8, Cha 12 Base Atk +1; CMB +3; CMD 13 Feats Cleave, Dodge, Leadership, Power Attack, Weapon Focus (longsword) Skills Climb +12, Diplomacy +11, Handle Animal +9, Ride +10, Sense Motive +9 Languages Common SQ Mount, order (Lion), tactician, order ability (lion's call), expert trainer Combat Gear Chain shirt +1, longsword +1, light crossbow, case of 20 bolts, signal whistle, cloak of resistance, potion of cure serious wounds The lieutenant has much the same mindset as his underlings, but he is even more fervent in his devotion.

Order of the Lion Soldiers CR 1/2 XP 200 Male human cavalier 1 LN medium humanoid Init +0; Senses Perception -1 DEFENSE AC 15, touch 11, flat-footed 14 (+1 Dodge, +4 chain shirt) hp 12 (1d10+2) Fort +4, Ref +0, Will -1 Resist None OFFENSE Spd 30 ft. Melee Longsword +4 (1d8+2) Ranged Light crossbow +1 (1d8) Special Attacks Challenge 1/day STATISTICS Str 15, Dex 11, Con 14, Int 10, Wis 8, Cha 12 Base Atk +1; CMB +3; CMD 13 Feats Dodge, Weapon Focus (longsword) Skills Climb +6, Diplomacy +5, Handle Animal +3, Ride +4, Sense Motive +3 Languages Common SQ Mount, order (Lion), tactician Combat Gear Chain shirt, longsword, light crossbow, case of 20 bolts, signal whistle The cavaliers who serve the Order of the Lion are dedicated to enforcing the will of their Emperor.