Elizabeth Shirland (Cutlass Liz) “Queen of the High Seas”

Elizabeth Shirland, also known as Cutlass Liz, stands at 5’10” with a toned and athletic build. Her skin is tanned from years spent on the sea, and her piercing green eyes are framed by sharp eyebrows. She has long, curly red hair that she often wears tied back in a ponytail, and a small scar above her right eyebrow. Liz wears a leather vest over a loose white shirt, with breeches tucked into tall black boots. She carries a cutlass on her hip at all times and has a fierce, confident demeanor.

• Alias – Cutlass Liz
• Gender – Female
• Race – Human
• Occupation – Pirate Captain
• Religion – None
• Allies – A crew of loyal pirates, including her first mate, a half-elf named Finnegan “Finny” O’Connor.
• Enemies – The Royal Navy, rival pirate crews, and anyone who gets in her way.
• Abode/Base of operations – The Black Vengeance, her ship that roams the seas in search of treasure and adventure.
• Nationality – Unknown, but she speaks with a British accent.
• Languages – English, Pirate slang, and a smattering of other languages she’s picked up on her travels.
• Alignment – Chaotic Neutral
• Affiliation(s) – Independent pirate crew
• Significant others – None, as she believes that love is a weakness that can be exploited by her enemies.

Elizabeth Shirland, also known as Cutlass Liz, is a notorious pirate who roams the seas with her crew in search of adventure, treasure, and revenge. She is a tall and imposing figure, with long black hair and a scar above her left eyebrow. Liz is a skilled fighter, both with her trusty cutlass and with her sharp wit, and she commands the respect and loyalty of her crew through her bold leadership and cunning tactics.

Liz’s life as a pirate began after a tragic event that changed the course of her life forever. As a young woman, she was living a comfortable life as the daughter of a wealthy merchant, but her idyllic existence was shattered when her father was killed by a rival trader. Fueled by anger and a desire for revenge, Liz left her privileged life behind and set out to become a pirate, determined to take down the man responsible for her father’s death.

Over the years, Liz has become a legendary figure in the pirate world, feared and respected by sailors and pirates alike. She has amassed a considerable fortune through her raids and has a reputation for being both ruthless and fair. While she enjoys the thrill of the hunt and the spoils of her victories, Liz is also driven by a desire to bring justice to the high seas and to protect her crew from harm.

Despite her tough exterior, Liz has a soft spot for those she cares about, especially her crew. She is fiercely loyal to her companions and will do whatever it takes to keep them safe and happy. While she may be feared by many, those who know her well understand that she is a complex and multifaceted person, with a deep sense of honor and a strong moral code that guides her actions.

Elizabeth Shirland (Cutlass Liz)

Medium humanoid (human), neutral

Armor Class 16 (studded leather)

Hit Points 187 (25d8 + 50)

Speed 30 ft.

STR 16 (+3) | DEX 20 (+5) | CON 14 (+2) | INT 13 (+1) | WIS 14 (+2) | CHA 18 (+4)

Skills Acrobatics +9, Athletics +7, Deception +8, Intimidation +8, Perception +5, Persuasion +8, Sleight of Hand +9, Stealth +9, Survival +5, Navigation +7

Senses passive Perception 15

Languages English, Pirate Slang

Challenge 10 (5,900 XP)

Actions

• Multiattack. Cutlass Liz makes three melee attacks with her cutlass or two ranged attacks with her pistols.
• Cutlass. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 12 (2d8 + 3) slashing damage.
• Pistol. Ranged Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, range 30/90 ft., one target. Hit: 13 (2d8 + 4) piercing damage.
• Cunning Action. On each of her turns, Cutlass Liz can use a bonus action to take the Dash, Disengage, or Hide action.
• Naval Maneuver. Cutlass Liz can take control of a ship as an action, making a Navigation check contested by any enemy navigator. On a success, she can control the movement of the ship for the next round of combat.

Reactions

• Parry. Cutlass Liz can use her reaction to add 3 to her AC against one melee attack that would hit her. To do so, she must see the attacker and be wielding a melee weapon.

Equipment

• Cutlass, two pistols, studded leather armor, pirate hat, boots, grappling hook, 50 feet of rope, spyglass, compass

Lair Actions

• Cutlass Liz can call forth her crew to fight alongside her as a lair action. Three pirate allies, armed with cutlasses and pistols, appear within 30 feet of Cutlass Liz and can immediately take an action on their turn. They disappear after 1 minute or when reduced to 0 hit points.

Legendary Actions

Cutlass Liz can take 3 legendary actions, choosing from the options below. Only one legendary action option can be used at a time and only at the end of another creature’s turn. Cutlass Liz regains spent legendary actions at the start of her turn.

• Move. Cutlass Liz moves up to her speed without provoking opportunity attacks.
• Attack. Cutlass Liz makes one cutlass or pistol attack.
• Disarm. Cutlass Liz can make a disarm attempt against one creature within 5 feet of her. The target must succeed on a Strength saving throw (DC 17) or drop one held item of her choice.