Merchant
"Quick profit is like a dragon's horde - tempting, but dangerous." -- Traditional merchant's saying.
You've built your life around commerce, whether it's tending shop in a bustling city, managing a tavern in a small village, or traversing the countryside as a traveling trader. Your livelihood relied on your ability to negotiate deals, and provide goods or services to those in need of them.
Work with your Game Master to flesh out the specifics of your merchant background. Determine the type of goods you specialized in, the locations you frequented, and any notable connections you've made along the way.
Skill Proficiencies: Persuasion, Insight
Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan's tools related to your trade (e.g., Cobbler’s tools, Cook's Utensils, or Leatherworker’s tools)
Languages: One of your choice
Equipment: A set of artisan's tools related to your trade, a merchant's scale, a set of common clothes, and 2d6 (7) gp.
Feature: Shrewd Business Sense
Your keen eye for opportunity and knack for negotiation, gives you have a talent for striking favorable deals and maximizing profits. You can ask your GM to take this in to account when trading or bartering for goods or services.
You can determine the value and demand of common and uncommon goods with ease. Additionally, you have a knack for spotting counterfeit coins or fraudulent goods, granting you advantage on checks to spot them.
Characteristics
Merchants come in all shapes and sizes, from street vendors hawking wares to affluent traders overseeing vast enterprises. They are resourceful, adaptable, and driven by the pursuit of profit. While some merchants operate with honesty and integrity, others are willing to employ deception and manipulation to get ahead.
| 1d6 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I'm always looking for the next big opportunity to turn a profit. |
| 2 | It's not just a marketing strategy, I really am a people person. |
| 3 | I'm meticulous about keeping track of my inventory and finances. |
| 4 | I enjoy haggling over prices and negotiating favorable deals. |
| 5 | I take pride in providing quality goods or services. |
| 6 | I'm constantly on the lookout for new market trends. |
| 1d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Prosperity. Wealth and success are the ultimate goals of any business. (Any) |
| 2 | Fairness. I believe in treating my customers and business partners with honesty and respect. (Good) |
| 3 | Ambition. I'm driven to build a commercial empire. (Neutral) |
| 4 | Opportunity. Every challenge is a chance to turn a profit. (Chaotic) |
| 5 | Legacy. I hope to leave behind a lasting legacy through my successful business ventures. (Any) |
| 6 | Survival. In the cutthroat world of commerce, only the strongest and most cunning survive. (Evil) |
| 1d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | My business is my pride and joy, and I'll do whatever it takes to see it thrive. |
| 2 | I owe a debt of gratitude to a mentor who taught me the tricks of the trade. |
| 3 | My loyal customers are like family to me, and I'll go to great lengths to keep them satisfied. |
| 4 | I have a deep-seated rivalry with a competitor, and I'm determined to outshine them at every turn. |
| 5 | I'm driven by a desire to provide for my family and secure their future. |
| 6 | I have formed lasting friendships with fellow merchants. |
| 1d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I'm overly ambitious and willing to take risks that others would deem foolish. |
| 2 | I have a tendency to be greedy and prioritize profits over ethics. |
| 3 | I am fiercely territorial. |
| 4 | I suspect everyone of trying to cheat me, even when they aren't. |
| 5 | I am prone to exaggerate the quality of my goods or services to make a sale. |
| 6 | I neglect my personal relationships in favor of my work. |