With such vast open territory, and extraordinary items and riches in far away lands, it is necessary for the seafaring trades to flourish. Many are inducted into guilds or companies as seafaring traders and learn the ways of the sea and foreign lands.
You started off your life as a seafaring trader, learning how to crew a ship and bargain for goods. If you are human you fit in well. As another race, you may have served a special purpose or been an outsider for much of your career. Your race may have led to you to seek your fortune in foreign lands though.
- Skill Proficiencies: Survival, Persuasion
- Tool Proficiencies: Navigator’s Tools, Vehicles (water)
- Languages: Choose two additional languages
- Equipment: Rapier or Scimitar if you are proficient. Abacus, bedroll and blanket, fishing tackle, jug of fine ale, hempen rope. Also 150 gp.
You may work on a ship as a crew member or in the trade of goods. You will be able to talk to tradesmen, crewman, and naval officers and obtain any specific knowledge they may have about routes and foreign lands. You are able to pilot a small ship for short distances.
Suggested Characteristics
A Seafaring Trader is the sort of person who gets along with everyone and is always ready to have a conversation. They are popular in taverns and inns and easily find friends in towns and ports.
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