Class of the Week: Master Gunner

"Run a shot across the bow!" The master gunner is the supreme warrior on the seven seas when it comes to firing the cannons on other ships or perhaps coastal towns. While the orders may come down from the Captain or Ship's Master, it is the Master Gunner who does the actual work of ensuring all cannons are firing at maximum capability and on the right mark.

The eccentric Lizzie Benson is a very capable master gunner, and while many aboard the Griffon would question her grooming habits, none would dare confront her on matters of artillery. Lizzie made the inexperienced Captain Worthington a force on seas in quick fashion as she squeezed maximum effort from each of the guns on the sturdy sloop.

A little known fact about most master gunners is that they are solid fighters in melee, regardless of what stock they come from. While they may lack the special features of a true warrior profession, they do have the raw talent to stand their ground. In fact, it is their very toughness and fast reaction times that make them the fine gunners that they are; requirements aside from this are relatively easy compared to other professions of similar station.

The master gunners ability to coordinate cannon fire on specific target locations for critical effects makes them a powerful addition to any crew. Ships that lack a true master gunner should delight in seeing someone put in that role begin to transform into a fitting leader of the gun deck with the proper application, assuming the natural gifts are already there.

Your next update of the Fantasy Grounds client will now include the specifics of this class.