The Ship Owner

You hold the keys to the most valuable asset in the galaxy: a starship. However, that kind of hardware isn’t cheap, and you signed your soul away to a cartel, bank, or shadowy benefactor to get it.

Favored Broad Skill:

• None.

Favored Specialty Skills:

• [Vehicle Operation-Space Vehicle] (/skills/vehicle-operation/#space-vehicle)
• [Business-Small Business] (/skills/business/#small-business)
• [Leadership-Command] (/skills/leadership/#command)
• [Administration-Management] (/skills/administration/#management)

Favored Perks:

• None.

Automatic Flaw:

• [Debt Ridden] (/perks_flaws/#debt-ridden) (You owe a massive debt on your vessel. Unlike other flaws, this cannot be bought off with XP during character advancement; it can only be removed by physically paying off the creditor in-game. Furthermore, if you miss a payment, the creditor can make demands, forcing you to take dangerous jobs or favor their interests to keep the ship).

Starting Equipment:

A captain’s coat, a heavy spanner or multi- tool, and a personal distress beacon linked to your ship.

Special Ability:

Captain and Commander: You begin the game in possession of a starship capable of interstellar travel and accommodating the entire party.

Tendencies (Pick 2):

• The Bottom Line: Make a tactical or narrative decision strictly based on financial gain or the physical preservation of your ship, ignoring moral pleas or personal risks.
• My Ship, My Rules: Assert your absolute authority over a situation or passenger while aboard your vessel, even when deferring to an ally or expert would be significantly safer.