Free Traders
You are a freelance trader, often working for various organizations or causes running suspect trade missions. Perhaps you joined a privateer crew after serving in the military, or you were introduced to the life of a trader through a mentor or other experienced Privateer.
You have a passing familiarity with privateering, a form of piracy that is sanctioned in some sectors by a government or authority. You may have been a crew member on a privateer ship or have family members who are involved in privateering. As a result, you have a knack for navigating and operating a privateer vessel and know your way around deep space hauling and the negotiating table.
You also have strong links with the Federation of Free Traders and several FOFT Syndicate contacts.
A legendary artifact plundered from a long-lost privateer ship. The Privateer's Sextant enhances your ability to locate hidden treasures and valuable cargo during your illicit missions. It also grants you the charisma to negotiate favorable terms with black-market contacts.
You have a talent for operating a privateer vessel and are familiar with the advanced technologies and systems that power the ship.
You have a talent for boarding and seizing enemy vessels, and can quickly assess the best approach to take when capturing a target ship.
Your keen sense of direction and knowledge of star charts make you an expert navigator in the vastness of space. You can plot efficient courses and find the quickest routes to your destinations.
You have an uncanny ability to conceal contraband and evade security checks. This knack helps you smuggle illicit goods without raising suspicion.
You often prefer to work solo rather than relying on a crew or team. Your independent nature can sometimes lead to isolation and missed opportunities for cooperation.
You have a tendency to take a larger share of the spoils than the rest of the crew, which can lead to tension and conflict.
You have a network of contacts in the illegal black market, which can be useful for acquiring contraband and information. However, this association also makes you a target for law enforcement and rival smugglers.