Courier

Couriers make a living connecting others over great distances. Whether it be through hail, rain, or sunshine, couriers have always made sure that the mail is delivered. They are trusted by kings, merchants, and the common folk alike to make sure that no message arrives too late. A courier is no stranger to danger either, between rough weather and bandits trying to steal precious cargo, couriers must be able to protect both themselves and their cargo at a moment's notice. Being a courier may not be the most glorious job, but it's a simple and necessary one that pays decent coin.

How did you come upon this job? Are you a personal messenger for a great noble, or are you part of a Courier's Guild? Was this a family job, or one you just happened to stumble upon? Do you have family elsewhere, and how often do you see them between your travels? How do you feel about your constant traveling? These are all questions to consider when creating your courier.

Suggested Characteristics

Couriers are always on the move and never stay in one place for too long. However, they are still shaped by the impact of unique people they meet and diverse cultures they see. Their interactions with these diverse peoples can shape their personalities and ideals, while their flaws may come from their bonds elsewhere or their roaming nature.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I'm a very practical person. The simplest option is usually the best in most scenarios.
2	I'm an excellent communicator, and I am able to communicate ideas with the most headstrong debaters.
3	I love to learn about the other cultures that I often come in contact with.
4	I enjoy the open road. Camping away from civilization is soothing in small dosages.
5	I tend to take on odd jobs in my free time, and I understand the importance of hard work.
6	I'd rather make a new friend than a new enemy.
7	I enjoy seeing people's faults. It makes them seem real.
8	I have a story for every occasion, drawn from my travels.

d6	Ideal
1	Independence. I love the freedom that traveling allows me. (Chaotic)
2	Duty. I have a responsibility to be as fast and as careful as possible with my deliveries, and I take that seriously. (Lawful)
3	Coin. I take the jobs that allow me to stay comfortable, no matter what they end up being. (Evil)
4	People. A courier's entire job is to connect people, and I take that to heart. (Neutral)
5	Voice. Everyone, no matter their background or the contents of their wallet, deserves to be heard. (Good)
6	Honesty. People deserve to know the truth, no matter the circumstance. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	I have a strong loyalty to my employer or guild. They treat me well.
2	I have a family back at my hometown. I don't see them very often, anymore, and I wish that I did.
3	I was late once, and it cost people their lives. It won't happen again.
4	I had a partner once. They're gone now, and I don't know where.
5	I have been documenting my travels, and I hope to publish my documents someday.
6	I keep receiving letters from a mysterious figure, addressed to nowhere in particular.

d6	Flaw
1	I have a tendency to leave without saying goodbye. It hurts to say goodbye.
2	I love trying new food and drink in strange lands, especially those that are... intoxicating.
3	I tend to improvise, possibly too much for my own good.
4	I'd rather run from a fight than risk my life.
5	I'm honest, and sometimes too honest. It tends to land me in trouble.
6	I can have tunnel vision when it comes to my goals.

Contacts

The very nature of a courier's job demands that they have contacts everywhere. These contacts can be former employers, other couriers, people you have delivered messages to before, and anyone in between.