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  Before becoming a pirate and scouring the surface waters for prey, Stomas lived a pretty straightforward life. He scuttled across the ocean bottom in search of food and resources, working with a community of other deep sea creatures to survive in such a hostile world. His duties of scavenging and collecting caused him to notice the strange things that fell from the world above. Bizarre containers, ravaged ships and bloodied corpses would descend to their world, and many did not think much of it. It was just extra resources for them scavenge and use. Some saw these items from above to be garbage and they cursed the surface world above for polluting their land with such filth. Stomas, however, thought quite differently. As he investigated these strange objects, he saw the value and profit they held. The sunken ships provided shelter or could be converted into new reefs. The containers and busted crates were filled with strange knick-knacks and trinkets, which many different sea creatures loved to collect or wear. Scavenged tools and weapons could be adapted and used to make things easy for those down below. The corpses and other edibles made for tasty dishes and easy meals. As he looked into these strange gifts, he began to see a great opportunity. The so-called "trash" from the surface waters was actually treasure, which gave him an idea. If these things were so helpful and valuable, why wait for them to wind up down here?

  With a plan in mind, Stomas traveled to the surface waters to see if his idea could work. There he watched the great ships sail through the seas, transporting loads of mysterious goods with them. While such riches were enticing, something else caught his eye. As he observed, he saw other ships attack these fattened boats, stealing the goods for themselves and sending the victims down below. Such a spectacle riveted him, and at last everything snapped in place. He returned down below and talked to some others about his brilliant plan. He wooed them with tales of riches and excitement, an adventure that guaranteed profit and challenge. Soon, he gathered a crew of interested sea creatures and began to ready the ship. Finding a somewhat intact wreckage, they worked for days patching it up and making it look worthy of the pirate title. When all was complete, they strapped it to the back of a giant manta ray and climbed aboard. With Captain Stomas at the helm, the Sea Goblin rose from its watery grave and returned to the world of light and wind. Now it stalks the ocean surface, searching for merchant ships to plunder and sink. At the head of it all is Captain Stomas, leading his bizarre crew into the exciting lives of pirates.

Attitude - Though he is indeed a pirate captain, he does share their ruthless, violent behavior. Instead, Stomas runs the ship as if he was the boss of a company. He likes to keep things running smooth and efficiently, so he is always keeping a close eye on things. During attacks and raids, he is more serious and focused, as he wants to make sure his crew comes out unscathed and victorious. After a successful plundering, though, he will loosen up, happy to celebrate with his crew. Even when running the ship, he is friendly to his crew members and enjoys sharing a joke or two, but he won't hesitate to snap orders or give reprimands if needed. Since the purpose of the Sea Goblin is to collect goods to sell back down below, Stomas makes sure to keep profit in mind. He is good at bartering or haggling, and he always measures the risk versus the rewards before attacking certain ships. As long as it isn't too risky or dangerous for his crew, he is open to take any route that will lead to profit. This can include attacking port towns, taking out pirate ships that are already robbing another ship, accepting payment from terrified merchants who don't want any trouble, or even escorting others across the ocean in return for a hefty sum. As long as there are goods to be had, he is happy to give anything a shot.

Relations - As a pirate captain, he does not have many good relations with those who travel the surface waters. Merchants and traders see him and his crew as abysmal monstrosities that should be avoided at all costs. Certain captains of war ships vow to hunt down Stomas and the Sea Goblin in hopes of ending their reign of terror. Thankfully, the Sea Goblin can submerge itself, making these threats negligible. While a scourge up above, he is a much more welcome face down below. The many ocean bottom communities he sells and trades to adore him and are always excited when his crew comes down with boatloads of goodies. Though he does enjoy profit, he is quite charitable to his fellow sea creatures and will sell stuff at rather low prices so that they can get everything they need. In some cases he may even give it away for free if the town or community is in a rough patch. In times when the Sea Goblin isn't spotted for months, it may be due to him and his crew lending a hand down below.

       Though he does not interact with the landmasses that much, he has had run-ins with a rather bizarre group of individuals. The order known as the Knights of the Wrong Table have run into his pirating ways from time to time, and they have proved themselves to be quite the urchin in the side. Sometimes when Stomas may lead an attack on a port town, those blasted knights show up and foil his efforts. In some cases he has even encountered them at sea, when the order is "hired" to help protect a trade vessel. During these battles, Stomas curses the order and tries to knock them aside to claim his prize. Outside of these encounters, though, he sees them in a different light. Though they can be troublesome, Stomas respects them as worthy opponents and sees them as a terrestrial equivalent of his own crew. He does not show any real ill will towards them, as he respects their work and determination. This does not mean, however, that he will pull his punches when they cross swords though! Though he does keep trying to recruit their knight named Cobalus to his crew, as he is a fellow ocean denizen as well. Stomas honestly can't understand why such a sea creature would work on the land and confine himself to a tub on wheels. Even when Stomas tells him the joy of the open ocean and all the fun a pirate life provides, the sea creature refuses to part with his fellow knights. It's quite strange.

Another land-walker that Stomas has dealt with is a crazy spider named Arnie Brachnum. Stomas ran into him when his crew made landfall once, and the strange circus owner hunted him down to propose a partnership. Brachnum demanded that he hire Stomas to collect and deliver circus attractions for him (with a fine pay of course). Though there was profit to be had there, Stomas did not want his pirate crew to be turned into a bunch of errand boys, so he refused. This angered the spider to a rather frightening degree, and Stomas at least agreed to run one or two errands for him. Normally such an offer would calm things down, but Stomas and Brachnum still have quite the strained relationship. Stomas actively tries to avoid running into Brachnum on the shores now, as the captain had previously tried to deliver a load of Savanna Devils to the ringleader and accidentally forgot that they couldn't breath underwater. Needless to say, Brachnum was not too happy with this, and Stomas has been dodging him since.

Subordinates - Technically the crew of the Sea Goblin are Stomas' subordinates, but he does not like calling them such. Though he is indeed the captain, he prefers to see them as fellow friends and coworkers. While he may call the shots and make orders, he is open to their suggestions and always willing to lend an ear. To him, his crew is what truly matters, and he will not risk their safety if a job gets too dangerous. During battle, he will yell out orders and direct them in a raid, but when victory is claimed he is happy to celebrate besides them. His crew may grow or shrink, but his main members are: Graller, Lophiel, Styles, Hexel, Chrystine, Hal and Glesni. There is also Malfred, who is the manta ray who carries the Sea Goblin on his back. Though he is technically a part of the ship, Stomas sees him as a valuable crew member and is always sure to check on his health and mood. On top of that is his loyal pet octopus Molly. Molly can always be found with Stomas, usually perched on his hat or antenna. Stomas absolutely loves his little friend, as he enjoys having her around and feeding her sardines. Though she may be small, Molly is quite the clever cephalopod. She is good at mimicking voices, fiddling with complex mechanisms and sneaking past defenses. Her small body and color changing ability allows her to sneak around unnoticed, which she uses to sabotage enemies and startle foes. When Stomas is in the middle of a sword fight, it is not uncommon for Molly to squirt a stream of ink into the opponents eyes so that her master can get a free shot. While Stomas does care about the safety of his crew, any threats or harm that is directed towards Molly will enrage him and he will not stop until the offender is chum.

Abilities - As a dweller of the deep sea, Stomas possesses many abilities that make him a powerful opponent. His thick, colorful armor is quite difficult to penetrate, allowing him to deflect sword slashes and bludgeoning blows. His many legs allow him to skitter about surprisingly fast, and they are perfect for keeping him steady and balanced when the sea gets rocky. One of the most noticeable weapons he has is his massive cannon claw. When underwater, such a claw was used to pressurize water and fire off a power jet to blow away attackers. Up on the surface, it can be loaded with various types of ammunition so that it can be fired off like a cannon. He commonly uses cannon balls to punch holes in enemy ships or send foes flying into pieces. When not being used for long range battle, Stomas can easily crush foes with its powerful muscles and skewer them with its sharp points.

Another impressive ability that he has, that is not as obvious as his cannon claw, is his eyes. These rectangular organs are extremely complex and powerful, allowing him to see things that are invisible to everyone else. They are well adapted to picking up minute details, which he uses when sizing up ships or fighting opponents. No one besides himself knows what he can all see, and he refuses to talk about it so that he doesn't give away all his tricks.

Tools - Though his natural body provides plenty of abilities and weapons, Stomas does use a sword during battle. His claws do not possess the reach a blade has, so he prefers to use that when the fight gets up close. Though he is not a sword master, his eyes make up for all of it. Their ability to see an extreme level of detail allows him to notice subtle movements of his foes and predict how they will strike next. Though a little sloppy in his form, he has the uncanny ability to block practically every swing that comes at him. The other tool he has is the Sea Goblin itself. This bizarre ship may seem waterlogged and busted, but it is a monster when it comes to naval battles. Since it is reliant on Malfred to stay above water, no amount of damage to its hull will sink it. The masts are superfluous and its maneuverability is unmatched. The ship itself is coated in barnacle cannons that use water pressure to fire off rounds, easily puncturing wood and metal. The Sea Goblin can also dive underwater, allowing it to flee losing battles or outflank opponents with ease. Even if the Sea Goblin takes a large amount of damage, the crew can just take the busted remains of their opponent's ship and use it for repairs.

Weaknesses - Though he is quite intimidating, Stomas does have his weaknesses. As a creature of the sea, he cannot be out of the water for too long. While he may be able to walk around for a few hours without issue, he will always need to submerge himself in salt water eventually. Opponents who flee inland will be safe from him, as a chunk of his crew cannot pursue, and he dare not go too far from the water. Though armored and wielding powerful claws, there are ways to take advantage of him in battle. His massive cannon arm is good at long range, but poor when facing foes up close. It may be strong, but it is quite slow. Those who keep themselves positioned close to this giant claw will be able to easily dodge its slow punches, and make his sword swings awkward and clumsy. His antenna are also a vulnerable point, as they are packed with sensors and nerves. Hitting them will stagger him, as the strike will overload his senses and throw him off his game. As a creature of the water he is also vulnerable to cold spells and ice magic. Lastly is his devotion to his crew. If any of his crew mates are captured and threatened, he will do anything to ensure their safety. Even worse, if one were to take Molly hostage, they would have absolute control over the distraught captain.

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A much needed update for the old Captain Stomas! I really dig the colorful look he has now, as it makes him look a lot more like a mantis shrimp.

Description
  Before becoming a pirate and scouring the surface waters for prey, Stomas lived a pretty straightforward life. He scuttled across the ocean bottom in search of food and resources, working with a community of other deep sea creatures to survive in such a hostile world. His duties of scavenging and collecting caused him to notice the strange things that fell from the world above. Bizarre containers, ravaged ships and bloodied corpses would descend to their world, and many did not think much of it. It was just extra resources for them scavenge and use. Some saw these items from above to be garbage and they cursed the surface world above for polluting their land with such filth. Stomas, however, thought quite differently. As he investigated these strange objects, he saw the value and profit they held. The sunken ships provided shelter or could be converted into new reefs. The containers and busted crates were filled with strange knick-knacks and trinkets, which many different sea creatures loved to collect or wear. Scavenged tools and weapons could be adapted and used to make things easy for those down below. The corpses and other edibles made for tasty dishes and easy meals. As he looked into these strange gifts, he began to see a great opportunity. The so-called "trash" from the surface waters was actually treasure, which gave him an idea. If these things were so helpful and valuable, why wait for them to wind up down here?

  With a plan in mind, Stomas traveled to the surface waters to see if his idea could work. There he watched the great ships sail through the seas, transporting loads of mysterious goods with them. While such riches were enticing, something else caught his eye. As he observed, he saw other ships attack these fattened boats, stealing the goods for themselves and sending the victims down below. Such a spectacle riveted him, and at last everything snapped in place. He returned down below and talked to some others about his brilliant plan. He wooed them with tales of riches and excitement, an adventure that guaranteed profit and challenge. Soon, he gathered a crew of interested sea creatures and began to ready the ship. Finding a somewhat intact wreckage, they worked for days patching it up and making it look worthy of the pirate title. When all was complete, they strapped it to the back of a giant manta ray and climbed aboard. With Captain Stomas at the helm, the Sea Goblin rose from its watery grave and returned to the world of light and wind. Now it stalks the ocean surface, searching for merchant ships to plunder and sink. At the head of it all is Captain Stomas, leading his bizarre crew into the exciting lives of pirates.

Attitude - Though he is indeed a pirate captain, he does share their ruthless, violent behavior. Instead, Stomas runs the ship as if he was the boss of a company. He likes to keep things running smooth and efficiently, so he is always keeping a close eye on things. During attacks and raids, he is more serious and focused, as he wants to make sure his crew comes out unscathed and victorious. After a successful plundering, though, he will loosen up, happy to celebrate with his crew. Even when running the ship, he is friendly to his crew members and enjoys sharing a joke or two, but he won't hesitate to snap orders or give reprimands if needed. Since the purpose of the Sea Goblin is to collect goods to sell back down below, Stomas makes sure to keep profit in mind. He is good at bartering or haggling, and he always measures the risk versus the rewards before attacking certain ships. As long as it isn't too risky or dangerous for his crew, he is open to take any route that will lead to profit. This can include attacking port towns, taking out pirate ships that are already robbing another ship, accepting payment from terrified merchants who don't want any trouble, or even escorting others across the ocean in return for a hefty sum. As long as there are goods to be had, he is happy to give anything a shot.

Relations - As a pirate captain, he does not have many good relations with those who travel the surface waters. Merchants and traders see him and his crew as abysmal monstrosities that should be avoided at all costs. Certain captains of war ships vow to hunt down Stomas and the Sea Goblin in hopes of ending their reign of terror. Thankfully, the Sea Goblin can submerge itself, making these threats negligible. While a scourge up above, he is a much more welcome face down below. The many ocean bottom communities he sells and trades to adore him and are always excited when his crew comes down with boatloads of goodies. Though he does enjoy profit, he is quite charitable to his fellow sea creatures and will sell stuff at rather low prices so that they can get everything they need. In some cases he may even give it away for free if the town or community is in a rough patch. In times when the Sea Goblin isn't spotted for months, it may be due to him and his crew lending a hand down below.

       Though he does not interact with the landmasses that much, he has had run-ins with a rather bizarre group of individuals. The order known as the Knights of the Wrong Table have run into his pirating ways from time to time, and they have proved themselves to be quite the urchin in the side. Sometimes when Stomas may lead an attack on a port town, those blasted knights show up and foil his efforts. In some cases he has even encountered them at sea, when the order is "hired" to help protect a trade vessel. During these battles, Stomas curses the order and tries to knock them aside to claim his prize. Outside of these encounters, though, he sees them in a different light. Though they can be troublesome, Stomas respects them as worthy opponents and sees them as a terrestrial equivalent of his own crew. He does not show any real ill will towards them, as he respects their work and determination. This does not mean, however, that he will pull his punches when they cross swords though! Though he does keep trying to recruit their knight named Cobalus to his crew, as he is a fellow ocean denizen as well. Stomas honestly can't understand why such a sea creature would work on the land and confine himself to a tub on wheels. Even when Stomas tells him the joy of the open ocean and all the fun a pirate life provides, the sea creature refuses to part with his fellow knights. It's quite strange.

Another land-walker that Stomas has dealt with is a crazy spider named Arnie Brachnum. Stomas ran into him when his crew made landfall once, and the strange circus owner hunted him down to propose a partnership. Brachnum demanded that he hire Stomas to collect and deliver circus attractions for him (with a fine pay of course). Though there was profit to be had there, Stomas did not want his pirate crew to be turned into a bunch of errand boys, so he refused. This angered the spider to a rather frightening degree, and Stomas at least agreed to run one or two errands for him. Normally such an offer would calm things down, but Stomas and Brachnum still have quite the strained relationship. Stomas actively tries to avoid running into Brachnum on the shores now, as the captain had previously tried to deliver a load of Savanna Devils to the ringleader and accidentally forgot that they couldn't breath underwater. Needless to say, Brachnum was not too happy with this, and Stomas has been dodging him since.

Subordinates - Technically the crew of the Sea Goblin are Stomas' subordinates, but he does not like calling them such. Though he is indeed the captain, he prefers to see them as fellow friends and coworkers. While he may call the shots and make orders, he is open to their suggestions and always willing to lend an ear. To him, his crew is what truly matters, and he will not risk their safety if a job gets too dangerous. During battle, he will yell out orders and direct them in a raid, but when victory is claimed he is happy to celebrate besides them. His crew may grow or shrink, but his main members are: Graller, Lophiel, Styles, Hexel, Chrystine, Hal and Glesni. There is also Malfred, who is the manta ray who carries the Sea Goblin on his back. Though he is technically a part of the ship, Stomas sees him as a valuable crew member and is always sure to check on his health and mood. On top of that is his loyal pet octopus Molly. Molly can always be found with Stomas, usually perched on his hat or antenna. Stomas absolutely loves his little friend, as he enjoys having her around and feeding her sardines. Though she may be small, Molly is quite the clever cephalopod. She is good at mimicking voices, fiddling with complex mechanisms and sneaking past defenses. Her small body and color changing ability allows her to sneak around unnoticed, which she uses to sabotage enemies and startle foes. When Stomas is in the middle of a sword fight, it is not uncommon for Molly to squirt a stream of ink into the opponents eyes so that her master can get a free shot. While Stomas does care about the safety of his crew, any threats or harm that is directed towards Molly will enrage him and he will not stop until the offender is chum.

Abilities - As a dweller of the deep sea, Stomas possesses many abilities that make him a powerful opponent. His thick, colorful armor is quite difficult to penetrate, allowing him to deflect sword slashes and bludgeoning blows. His many legs allow him to skitter about surprisingly fast, and they are perfect for keeping him steady and balanced when the sea gets rocky. One of the most noticeable weapons he has is his massive cannon claw. When underwater, such a claw was used to pressurize water and fire off a power jet to blow away attackers. Up on the surface, it can be loaded with various types of ammunition so that it can be fired off like a cannon. He commonly uses cannon balls to punch holes in enemy ships or send foes flying into pieces. When not being used for long range battle, Stomas can easily crush foes with its powerful muscles and skewer them with its sharp points.

Another impressive ability that he has, that is not as obvious as his cannon claw, is his eyes. These rectangular organs are extremely complex and powerful, allowing him to see things that are invisible to everyone else. They are well adapted to picking up minute details, which he uses when sizing up ships or fighting opponents. No one besides himself knows what he can all see, and he refuses to talk about it so that he doesn't give away all his tricks.

Tools - Though his natural body provides plenty of abilities and weapons, Stomas does use a sword during battle. His claws do not possess the reach a blade has, so he prefers to use that when the fight gets up close. Though he is not a sword master, his eyes make up for all of it. Their ability to see an extreme level of detail allows him to notice subtle movements of his foes and predict how they will strike next. Though a little sloppy in his form, he has the uncanny ability to block practically every swing that comes at him. The other tool he has is the Sea Goblin itself. This bizarre ship may seem waterlogged and busted, but it is a monster when it comes to naval battles. Since it is reliant on Malfred to stay above water, no amount of damage to its hull will sink it. The masts are superfluous and its maneuverability is unmatched. The ship itself is coated in barnacle cannons that use water pressure to fire off rounds, easily puncturing wood and metal. The Sea Goblin can also dive underwater, allowing it to flee losing battles or outflank opponents with ease. Even if the Sea Goblin takes a large amount of damage, the crew can just take the busted remains of their opponent's ship and use it for repairs.

Weaknesses - Though he is quite intimidating, Stomas does have his weaknesses. As a creature of the sea, he cannot be out of the water for too long. While he may be able to walk around for a few hours without issue, he will always need to submerge himself in salt water eventually. Opponents who flee inland will be safe from him, as a chunk of his crew cannot pursue, and he dare not go too far from the water. Though armored and wielding powerful claws, there are ways to take advantage of him in battle. His massive cannon arm is good at long range, but poor when facing foes up close. It may be strong, but it is quite slow. Those who keep themselves positioned close to this giant claw will be able to easily dodge its slow punches, and make his sword swings awkward and clumsy. His antenna are also a vulnerable point, as they are packed with sensors and nerves. Hitting them will stagger him, as the strike will overload his senses and throw him off his game. As a creature of the water he is also vulnerable to cold spells and ice magic. Lastly is his devotion to his crew. If any of his crew mates are captured and threatened, he will do anything to ensure their safety. Even worse, if one were to take Molly hostage, they would have absolute control over the distraught captain.

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A much needed update for the old Captain Stomas! I really dig the colorful look he has now, as it makes him look a lot more like a mantis shrimp.