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CR
Type
Size
Alignment
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Pirate Bosun

Medium Humanoid (any race), Any alignment

Armor Class 12 (studded leather)
Hit Points 27 (5d8 + 5)
Speed 30 ft.
STR
16
+3
DEX
11
+0
CON
13
+1
INT
11
+0
WIS
10
+0
CHA
13
+1
Skills Athletics +5, Intimidation +3
Senses passive Perception 10
Languages any one language (usually Common)
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)

Traits

Cargo Hauler. The bosun has advantage on Strength checks.

Sea Legs. The bosun has advantage on ability checks and saving throws to resist being knocked prone.

Actions

Light Hammer. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 20/60 ft., one target. Hit:5 (1d4 + 3) bludgeoning damage.

Hook. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit:7 (1d8 + 3) piercing damage, and the target is grappled (escape DC 13).

Lore

The bosun (or boatswain) is tasked with organizing the cargo and crew aboard a ship. Bosuns are capable fighters whose experience with hauling cargo and delivering beatings make them tough opponents. Foul Frithoff in The Sinister Secret of Saltmarsh is the bosun who protects the cargo aboard the smugglers' ship. Ever since a bad accident, he has worn a hook at the end of one arm in place of a hand.