The core to any caranvan or other large group using wagons and teamsters. Someone has to be in charge to keep the chaos at bay, plan routes, soothe frazzled tempers, assist with a myriad of details to keep that chaos moving and arriving to the destination intact or at least as intact as possible.
Feature: route planner
Has the terrain knowledge and knows the history of land. Good intuition when it comes to changing routes or camp sites due to politics or hazards, building new contacts and trade agreements. Experience built on a solid foundation in skills and tools regarding what has been proved to be most needed on the journeys. Grants advantage on survival and history checks regarding travelling routes and potential natural or political hazards.
Suggested Characteristics
strenghts and flaws of a leader that knows that in the end the final responsability is theirs, no one elses.
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Personality Trait |
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I see omens in every event and action. The gods try to speak to us, we just need to listen.
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2
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I quote (or misquote) sacred texts and proverbs in almost every situation.
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3
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I judge people by their actions, not their words.
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4
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I’m confident in my own abilities and do what I can to instill confidence in others.
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5
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When I set my mind to something, I follow through no matter what gets in my way.
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6
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If someone is in trouble, I’m always ready to lend help.
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Ideal |
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1
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Sincerity. There’s no good in pretending to be something I’m not. (Neutral)
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2
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Freedom. Tyrants must not be allowed to oppress the people. (Chaotic)
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3
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Respect. People deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. (Good)
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4
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Fairness. No one should get preferential treatment before the law, and no one is above the law. (Lawful)
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5
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Conviction. Anything worth doing is worth doing with your whole heart. (Lawful)
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6
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Might. The strongest are meant to lead. (Evil)
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Bond |
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1
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A proud noble once gave me a horrible beating, and I will take my revenge on any bully I encounter.
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2
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I have a family, but I have no idea where they are. One day, I hope to see them again.
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3
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I owe my life to the family who took me in when my parents died.
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4
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My tools are symbols of my past life, and I carry them so that I will never forget my roots.
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5
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I wish my childhood sweetheart had come with me to pursue my destiny.
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6
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I do what I can to help out the spouse of a teamster who died in a skirmish on my first route.
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Flaw |
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I judge others harshly, and myself even more severely.
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2
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I have a weakness for the vices of the city, especially hard drink.
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3
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The people who knew me when I was young know my shameful secret, so I can never go home again.
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4
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I’m so convinced of my superiority over soft, civilized people that I’ll take great risks to prove it.
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5
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I remember every insult I’ve received and nurse a silent resentment toward anyone who’s ever wronged me.
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6
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There’s no room for caution in a life lived to the fullest.
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