Skyraft

Skyrafts form the backbone of Avidian trade on Veron. They're a relatively cheap, simple way to transport goods across long distances.
Skyrafts are frameworks of rope and wooden beams held aloft by balloons filled with hot air or light gasses. They are generally piloted up into the stratosphere, where they can catch heavy air currents that run along major trade routes.
Packages are hung off of the framework by ropes while the vessel is grounded, where they hang until cut free, usually in midair. the packages are equipped with parachutes so the goods aren't damaged.
The craft is capable of landing to collect payment, but more often than not it's unnecessary as most deliveries have been pre-paid or an avid can quickly fly down to collect payment in person and get back to the craft before it blows out of flight range.

Propulsion

Skyrafts only sometimes utilize sails, and nearly never have any powered propulsion. Instead, Skyraft captains have to be experts at navigating the intricate web of air currents above the clouds. Of course, sometimes it's just necessary for the crew to get out and push.

Manufacturer

The A'ornian Republic

Complement / Crew

2-4 Avids