You have sworn fealty and your work to a dragonmarked house. If you have a dragonmark, you’re likely a member of one of the house’s influential families; otherwise you’re an outsider who hopes to make your fortune through your work. Your main task is to serve as the labor of your house, but you could be called on at any time to act as its hand. Such missions can be perilous but lucrative.
- Skill Proficiencies: Choose two of the following: Arcana, Insight, Investigation, Perception, Persuasion, Sleight of Hand
- Tool Proficiencies:
Choose two of the following: Alchemist's Supplies, Brewer's Supplies, Calligrapher's Supplies, Carpenter's Tools, Cartographer's Tools, Cobbler's Tools, Cook's Utensils, Glassblower's Tools, Jeweler's Tools, Leatherworker's Tools, Mason's Tools, Painter's Supplies, Potter's Tools, Smith's Tools, Tinker's Tools, Weaver's Tools, Woodcarver's Tools, Herbalism Kit
- Equipment: A set of traveling clothes, identification papers, and a purse containing 10 gp.
You work for your house, but what has the baron deigned you worthy of doing for the House? The House Crafter Role table gives possibilities.
| d20 | House Crafter Role |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alchemist |
| 2 | Brewer |
| 3 | Scribe |
| 4 | Carpenter |
| 5 | Cartographer |
| 6 | Cobbler |
| 7 | Cook |
| 8 | Glassblower |
| 9 | Jeweler |
| 10 | Leatherworker |
| 11 | Mason |
| 12 | Painter |
| 13 | Potter |
| 14 | Smith |
| 15 | Tinker |
| 16 | Weaver |
| 17 | Herbalist |
| 18 | Trainee to any of the above |
| 19 | General Laborer |
| 20 | Removed from service of any of the above |
As a crafter for your house, you can always get what you need to get your job done. When the house assigns you a task, they will usually provide you with the necessary supplies and materials. Beyond this, you have many old friends, mentors, and rivals in your house, and you may encounter one of them when you interact with a house business. The degree to which such acquaintances are willing to help you depends on your current standing in your house.
Suggested Characteristics
House crafters are diverse. Consider the house you serve and the work you do when choosing characteristics.
| d6 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I’m always looking to improve efficiency. |
| 2 | I love to share my accomplishments for my house. |
| 3 | I never forget an insult against me or my house. |
| 4 | I’m enthusiastic about everything my house does. |
| 5 | My work represents my house and take pride in everything I do for it. |
| 6 | I’m critical of monarchies and limits on the houses. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Common Good. My services serve a vital function, and I do it to help everyone in my House and beyond. (Good) |
| 2 | Tradition. I uphold traditions of my house and bring honor to my family. (Lawful) |
| 3 | Innovation. Abandon old traditions and find better ways to do things. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Power. I want to ensure the prosperity of my craft over all others and will do what is necessary to ensure it. (Evil) |
| 5 | Discovery. I want to learn all I can, both for my house and for my own curiosity. (Any) |
| 6 | Comfort. I want to ensure that me and mine enjoy the best things in life. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | My house is my family. I would do anything for it. |
| 2 | I love someone from another house, but the relationship is forbidden. |
| 3 | Someone I love was killed by a rival faction within my house, and I will have revenge. |
| 4 | I don’t care about the house as a whole, but I would do anything for my old mentor. |
| 5 | My house must evolve, and I’ll aid the evolution. |
| 6 | I’m determined to impress the leaders of my house, and to become a leader myself. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I’m fixated on my work and often forget about anything else; including food. |
| 2 | I’m obsessed with conspiracy theories and worried about secret societies and hidden demons. |
| 3 | My work is the best and everyone needs to overpay for it. |
| 4 | My secret could get me expelled from my house. |
| 5 | My religious beliefs aren’t widespread in my house. |
| 6 | I’m working for a hidden faction in my house that gives me secret assignments. |