LiminalGuilds4e

Merchant Guildsfolk Characters

Characters who are members of the Guilds might take any of the following:

Race

• Dwarf. Though far from all dwarves are members of the Guilds, a solid majority of them are. The existence of the Guilds has been the literal savior of dwarven culture in the past few dwarven generations, and they maintain a staunch loyalty to the organization at least the equal of patriots elsewhere.

Backgrounds

Some of the following Backgrounds might be used to reflect one of the Merchant Guildsfolk:

• Urban Guildsfolk: Amn Background Use this to reflect very canny urban Guildsfolk who know the streets and the shadowy underworld well.
• Traveling Guildsfolk: Dalelands Background Use this to reflect Guildsfolk who wander extensively in the wilds, be they caravan masters or simply traveling journeyfolk.
• Merchant Prince: A skillful merchant who understands folk well.
• Failed Merchant: Not every Guildsfolk is successful. Use this Background to reflect a merchant who lost everything but his Guilds seal. Perhaps he's given all that up for a life of danger, or perhaps he's looking to make a fortune to start fresh.
• Hopeful Entrepreneur: Sweet talking and hard-working, this is a useful general Background to reflect a Guilds origin.
• Hardened Traveler: Guildsfolk who are usually on the road, capable of weathering foul weather and constantly vigilant for danger.
• Merchant: Use this Background to reflect the ideal Mercantilist's Guildsfolk: sweet talking, capable of flattery and outright deceit both.
• Warsmith: An excellent Background for members of the Armswrights Guild.
• Skilled Craftsman: Gifted Potter Background Use this to reflect any quiet craftsman who is in tune with the community in which he lives, and understands its people.
• Artisan: Use this Background to reflect Guildsfolk who are strengthened by their labors, and get along with everyone.
• Imbuer: Use this Background to create a member of the Spellwrights Guild who focuses on the creation of magical items.
• Arcane Mercenary: Use this Background to create a Spellwright who prefers to sell his magical talents to the highest bidder.

Themes

• Merchant Guildsfolk: Dark Sun Campaign Setting (Dune Trader). You are a merchant sworn to one of the great Merchant Guilds of Liminal who specialize in trade among the planes, providing the wonders of the multiverse's far reaches to the distant settlements of the world outside Liminal's walls. You are cunning, self-serving and skilled, but above all, determined to be rich.