In every society there is a percentage of men and women that wish to forge their own path, and control there own destiny. These citizens risk it all to start their own businesses, either by finding a need in the market, or taking advantage of a specific skill. These small business owners rely on their guile and ability to interact with others to find success, and grow their start-up into a sweeping business empire.
- Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Persuasion
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan's tools
- Languages: One of your choice
- Equipment: A set of tools (one of your choice), 100 Business Cards, a set of traveler’s clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp
As a skilled business person, you able to promote and staff your business using strong networking skills, and understanding the needs of your enterprise.
In any medium or larger community centre, you are able find work, or customers related to your line of business. In addition, you are able to find and hire a temp worker to aid you in whatever your current need is. This aid will not fight with you, and will require a pay rate that must be negotiated.
Suggested Characteristics
Small Business Owners are inherently risk takers. They are industrious and decisive, relating to people and commerce naturally. They are generally positive spirited people, knowing that though they are always looking for the best deal for themselves, you must still be a fair dealer if you wish to grow your wealth and reputation.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I believe that anything worth doing is worth doing right. I can’t help it — I’m a perfectionist. |
| 2 | I tend to talk poorly about my competitors |
| 3 | I always want to know how things work and what makes people tick. |
| 4 | I’m full of witty aphorisms and have a proverb for every occasion. |
| 5 | I’m rude to people who lack my commitment to hard work and fair play. |
| 6 | I like to talk at length about my profession. |
| 7 | I don’t part with my money easily and will haggle tirelessly to get the best deal possible. |
| 8 | I’m well known for my work, and I want to make sure everyone appreciates it. I’m always taken aback when people haven’t heard of me. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Community. It is the duty of all civilized people to strengthen the bonds of community and the security of civilization. (Lawful) |
| 2 | Generosity. I believe that a portion of my profits should be redistributed to those who really need it. (Good) |
| 3 | Freedom. Everyone should be free to pursue his or her own livelihood. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Greed. I’m only in it for the money. (Evil) |
| 5 | People. I’m committed to the people I care about, not to ideals. (Neutral) |
| 6 | Aspiration. I work hard to be the best there in my field. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | My name and reputation is my driving force. |
| 2 | I discovered a source of great wealth, and am building resources in order to secure it. |
| 3 | I owe a silent partner a great deal of riches for bankrolling my start-up. |
| 4 | I pursue wealth to secure someone’s love. |
| 5 | One day I will return to my home town / family and show them how successful I am. |
| 6 | I will get revenge on the evil forces that destroyed my place of business and ruined my livelihood. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I’ll do anything to get my hands on something rare or priceless. |
| 2 | I’m quick to assume that someone is trying to cheat me. |
| 3 | No one must ever learn that I borrowed money from a shady source to fund me new business. |
| 4 | I’m never satisfied with what I have — I always want more. |
| 5 | I would kill to acquire a noble title. |
| 6 | I’m horribly jealous of anyone who can outshine my handiwork. Everywhere I go, I’m surrounded by rivals. |
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