Traveling the world in search of new markets and products is what you do. Anyone can open a shop in a town and grow fat, but exploring new marketplaces is where the action is... Along with the potential for even greater profits. Wheeling and dealing is your way of life, and the best place to do that is out in the world.
- Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Persuasion
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of vehicle
- Languages: One of your choice
- Equipment: A cart and mule, a set of traveler's clothes, and a pouch containing 20 gp.
You can use the numerous connections you made on your travels to advertise your trading needs. When buying or selling magic items or similar products, you find two offers instead of one for every workweek you spend searching. You make separate Charisma (Persuasion) checks for each offer, and you can choose which offer to accept. You can always opt not to buy or sell, instead forfeiting the workweek of effort and trying again later.
At your DM's discretion, you can also access your network to learn rumors or spread them yourself. The rumors usually involve mercantilism, but they might offer knowledge on potential quest opportunities, too.
Suggested Characteristics
Traveling merchants are that rare breed of accountant and explorer. While making money is important, seeing new places and interacting with new people are just as essential.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I look at everything as a balance sheet. I'm always calculating cost and potential profit. |
| 2 | I make sure everyone knows the shortest path between two points. |
| 3 | Knowing how essential animals are to my business, I always make sure to treat them right. |
| 4 | I talk very fast when I get excited. |
| 5 | I like to spend my time fishing when I'm not working. |
| 6 | I enjoy talking about the local politics. |
| 7 | I believe in teaching people about fiscal responsibility. |
| 8 | Even though I like to look good when negotiating with potential clients, I’m not afraid to get down and dirty if necessary. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Materialism. Gold is a measuring stick for how well you are doing in life. (Neutral) |
| 2 | Charity. Everyone has to start somewhere. I had some help starting out, so I pass that aid along whenever I can. (Good) |
| 3 | Gambling. You have to take risks to hit it big. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Society. I am part of the process that keeps society moving forward. (Lawful) |
| 5 | Greed. Everyone else is just a person carrying my gold. (Evil) |
| 6 | Exploration. To see the world and make a living at it—is there really anything better than that? (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | My ledger book includes details of every place I’ve ever visited with a list of the local commodities and their relative values. |
| 2 | The startup costs were huge; I'm still paying off the debt to my lender. |
| 3 | I have a monetary goal for retirement and I keep a constant tally of how close I am getting to it. |
| 4 | I have a spouse and children that I send my profits back home to. I miss them, but the job keeps me on the road. |
| 5 | I enjoy writing about my travels. One day I’ll see them published. |
| 6 | I hope to buy myself a title of nobility one day. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I had a business partner who was a lousy merchant, so I broke away to start my own business. He took it personally and harbors resentment. |
| 2 | I understand small gains and losses, but if ever a really big score came along I’d do anything to gain it. |
| 3 | I hate being on the losing end of a deal. I really, REALLY hate it. |
| 4 | I dislike spending money. I’d rather do without (and suffer for it) than spend gold. |
| 5 | When I was first starting out, I sold a trinket to raise some quick money. I now regret it and have been looking for it ever since. |
| 6 | I get depressed and sullen when things don’t go my way. |
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