You are a trader of the skies, a merchant whose livelihood is built upon navigating the airways between cities, settlements, and far-off locations. Whether you specialize in exotic goods, rare old-tech, or essential supplies, you have carved a niche for yourself in the unpredictable world of aerial commerce. The skies have become your home, your trade routes, and your battleground.
Your expertise lies in knowing what sells, who buys, and how to negotiate a fair (or unfair) deal. You’ve seen a hundred cities from above, flown through countless storms, and always seem to know what’s in demand before anyone else. To you, every trip is an adventure and an opportunity for profit.
Optional Specialty: As a merchant, you may choose a specialty, such as rare goods, exotic spices and herbs, old-tech artifacts, weapons and armaments, or luxury items. This specialization reflects your primary focus in trade and can help guide roleplaying choices. Choosing the Rare Pets and Creatures specialty allows you to select a creature to have along with you.
- Skill Proficiencies: Skill Proficiencies: Persuasion, Insight
- Tool Proficiencies: Tool Proficiencies: Navigator’s Tools
- Languages: Languages: One of your choice
- Equipment: Equipment: A set of traveler's clothes, a merchant’s ledger with names and contacts of clients, a small collection of trade goods worth 20 gp, a sturdy belt pouch containing 15 gp, a favored piece of navigation equipment (like a compass, astrolabe, or sky-chart), and a pet creature that is determined by your specialty goods.
As an air merchant, you have built a network of contacts across various cities, skyports, and settlements. You can find buyers and sellers for goods in almost any location, gain quick access to local markets, and often hear rumors or news ahead of others. Whenever you arrive in a new city or settlement, you can quickly locate a local contact who can provide you with information, a place to hide, or someone interested in your goods. Additionally, you can identify the most profitable trade goods or services to barter in a given region.
Suggested Characteristics
| d3 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I've got a story from every city, and I love to share them. |
| 2 | I'm always thinking three deals ahead. |
| 3 | I have a quick wit and a silver tongue; I know how to talk my way out of trouble. |
| d3 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Profit. I do what I do for the thrill of the deal and the gold in my pocket. (Neutral) |
| 2 | Exploration. The world is vast, and there is always something new to discover. (Chaotic) |
| 3 | Community. Good business is built on trust; I never cheat those I respect. (Lawful) |
| d3 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | My airship and crew are my family, and I would do anything to protect them. |
| 2 | A rival air merchant cost me my fortune once; I will ruin their business. |
| 3 | I owe a debt to a powerful figure, and they often call upon me for favours. |
| d3 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I'm a risk-taker, often biting off more than I can chew. |
| 2 | I'm overly confident in my ability to talk my way out of trouble. |
| 3 | I hoard secrets like I hoard gold, but it's bound to come back to bite me. |
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