Caravan Specialist

Source: Mulmaster Bonds and Backgrounds (5e 2014).

Source: Mulmaster Bonds and Backgrounds You are used to life on the road. You pride yourself at having traveled every major tradeway in the Moonsea region, including the best back roads and shortcuts. When traveling these roads, you know where the best inns, campsites, and water sources are located, as well as potential locations of danger such as ambush. Having worked the roads as long as you have, you have made many acquaintances and find it easy to pick up information and rumors floating from town to town. You are skilled with beasts of burden and handling and repairing wagons of all kinds.

Benefits

Feature	Details
Skill Proficiencies	Animal Handling Survival
Tool Proficiencies	Land Vehicles
Languages	One of your choice
Equipment	A whip Value:2gp Weight:3lbs a tent Value:2gp Weight:20lbs a regional map a set of traveler's clothes Value:2gp Weight:4lbs and a pouch Value:5sp Weight:1lb containing 10gp Feature: Wagonmaster You are used to being in charge of the operation your reputation for reliability has you on a short list when the job is critical. Experience has taught you to rely on your gut. Others recognize this look to you for direction when a situation gets serious. You are able to identify the most defensible locations for camping. If you are part of a caravan outfit you are able to attract two additional workers who are loyal to you based on your reputation. You have an excellent memory for maps geography can always determine your cardinal directions while traveling. Caravan Specialist Personality Traits d8 Personality Trait 1 Any group is only as strong as its weakest link. Everyone has to pull their own weight. 2 There's always someone out there trying to take what I've got. Always be vigilant. 3 Anything can be learned if you have the right teacher. Most folks just need a chance. 4 Early to bed early to rise; this much at least is under my control. 5 You can listen to me or don't wish you had. Everyone ends up on one side of that fence. 6 Eventually my hard work will be rewarded. Maybe that time has finally come. 7 A strong ox or horse is more reliable than most people I've met. 8 I never had time for books but wish I had. I admire folks who have taken the time to learn. Caravan Specialist Ideals d6 Ideal 1 Service. Using my talents to help others is the best way of helping myself. (Good) 2 Selfish. What people don't know WILL hurt them but why is that my problem? (Evil) 3 Wanderer. I go where the road takes me. Sometimes that's a good thing… (Chaotic) 4 Fittest. On the open road the law of nature wins. Victims are the unprepared. (Lawful) 5 Focused. I simply have a job to do and I'm going to do it. (Neutral) 6 Motivated. There's a reason I'm good at what I do I pay attention to the details. (Any) Caravan Specialist Bonds d6 Bond 1 My brother has a farm in Elmwood I've helped him his neighbors move their goods to Mulmaster other surrounding towns. Those are good people. 2 A caravan I led was attacked by bandits many innocents died. I swear that I will avenge them by killing any bandits I encounter. 3 The Soldiery are mostly good guys who understand the importance of protecting the roads. The City Watch is who you have to look out for. If they are inspecting your goods get ready to pay a fine. 4 The new commander of Southroad Tower Capt. Holke understands the importance of safe roads. He's hired me for several jobs I'm grateful. 5 There's always a road I haven't traveled before. I'm always looking for new places to explore. 6 Wealth power mean little without the freedom to go where when you want. Caravan Specialist Flaws d6 Flaw 1 I have trouble trusting people I've just met. 2 I enjoy the open road. Underground tight spaces make me very nervous. 3 I expect others to heed my orders have little respect or sympathy if they don't. 4 I am very prideful have trouble admitting when I'm wrong. 5 Once I decide on a course of action I do not waiver. 6 I like to explore and my curiosity will sometimes get me into trouble.