You are not a simple initiate or an acolyte but a full member in the hierarchy of the religious institution you preach in. However, instead of staying in a temple or in city, you opted to travel and spread the message of your god. Your peers know of your dedication and respect you for your work since someone has to carry all important messages for church or go on far away pilgrimages. They are glad that you took that role so they can stay comfortably in one place.
When making a traveling priest, keep in mind that your deity may be watching your every move. You may not necessarily like traveling but you took on the role anyway, whether by choice or if it was mandatory. Also, consider the reason of why you begin your travels. Did the head priest of your temple ask you to or command you to? Are you traveling to preach of your religious views or to lead religious ceremonies in rural areas?
- Skill Proficiencies: Choose two of the following: Medicine,Survival, Perception, Investigation, Persuasion, History, Insight, Religion, Performance
- Tool Proficiencies: Choose one of the following: Calligrapher’s Supplies, Cartographer’s Tools, Cook’s Utensils, Navigator’s Tools, Painter’s Supplies
- Languages: One of your choice
- Equipment: Vestments, a set of traveler’s clothes, a holy symbol, a flask of holy water and a pouch containing 50 gp
No matter where you go, you find people who are willing to help a priest or acolyte of the church. Small towns and villages sometimes need authority figures to hold religious rites such as weddings, coming-of-age ceremonies, funeral rites, etc. Of course the commonfolk would be willing put you up for night or help you with small favors or information. In large communities and cities, you should be able to find members of your church to help you when you are in need or people who are at least sympathetic to your cause. As a traveling priest, you are never without a friend.
Suggested Characteristics
Traveling priests can vary in temperament. Some are hard-headed and intolerant of criticisms to their faith or loyalty. Others are kinder, adhering to sweet words to soften up possible converts.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am tolerant (or intolerant) of other faiths and respect (or condemn) the worship of other gods. |
| 2 | I have very specific daily rituals related to my cause, and I become very cranky if I am not able to complete them. |
| 3 | I have to speak with every potential convert, even if we're in a hurry. |
| 4 | I'm confident in my convictions, but I am very timid in speaking about them, and I often stutter and stumble when trying to explain the grand concepts of my cause/religion. |
| 5 | I usually enjoyed fine food, drink, and high society among my temple's/city's elite. Traveling and rough living grates on me. |
| 6 | I am naturally charming and charismatic, and you don't even realize I've launched into a pitch about my cause/religion until it's too late. |
| 7 | I always forget to pack something for each journey. |
| 8 | Often on journeys or travel missions, I get homesick. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Charity. I always try to help those in need, no matter what the personal cost. (Good) |
| 2 | Heresy. I must make people see that I alone speak the only truth there is (Evil). |
| 3 | Faith. I trust that my deity will guide my actions. I have faith that if I work hard, things will go well. (Lawful) |
| 4 | Passive. The Gods do as they must, all I can do is spread their word and watch their plans unfold. (Neutral) |
| 5 | Adventure. If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there (Chaotic) |
| 6 | Power. This faith of mine is what will secure me greater power, here and in the afterlife. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | You are itching to make a pilgrimage to the holy places of your God. |
| 2 | It is our job to carry the divine words of our God to help others. |
| 3 | I have a love I spurned in favor of my faith. |
| 4 | I turned to the church to redeem the sins of my past. |
| 5 | I am driven by my love of the open road. |
| 6 | The brotherhood of priests is a sacred bond for me. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | People find I prattle too much about my beliefs. |
| 2 | I'm always rambling on about somewhere I've been. |
| 3 | I cannot stand talking to dirty, poor people. |
| 4 | I put too much trust in those who wield power within my church. |
| 5 | I'm constantly losing things on the road. |
| 6 | I'm overzealous when I try to convert people. |
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