The black tower families can be found in the city of skyla and oversee a district large enough to support several hundred artisans practicing the same trade. Work with your DM to determine which family suits you.

As an established and respected member of the black tower, you can rely on certain benefits that provides. Your fellow family members will provide you with lodging and food if necessary, and pay for your funeral if needed. In some cities and towns, some artisans will offer a discount to gain even a small favor with the Black Tower.

The black tower wields tremendous political power. but take great care in not shedding bad light on the 6 families If you are accused of a crime, your family will support if a good case can be made for your innocence or the crime is justifiable. You can also gain access to powerful political figures through the Tower, if you are a member in good standing.

Instead of an Tower artisan, you might belong to the Black guard. You don’t craft items but earn a living protecting the black tower district from outside forces . Your family might be tower guards or a caravan guards helping protect interests across the region.

Rather than proficiency with artisan’s tools, you might be proficient with navigator’s tools or an additional language. And instead of artisan’s tools, you can start with a cart.