Chapter 1 - Class - Character Kits - Dwarven Kits
Diplomat
Note: This kit is taken from the Complete Book of Dwarves.
Diplomats are found only in strongholds that have dealings with other races. They act
as middlemen, translators, and spokesmen. They must rely on their wits to smooth the
way, particularly when negotiations sour. A Diplomat's minimum Charisma is 13.
Role: Diplomats may represent their stronghold, act as interpreter for the stronghold's
leader, or be employed by a dwarf merchant. Sometimes a Diplomat will be hired by
humans or other races to assist making deals with the dwarves of a particular stronghold.
Many use their position to spy upon other race's defenses. Most races consider such
activities as espionage, but dwarves view it as merely taking necessary precautions.
Secondary Skills: A Diplomat should have the Trader/Barterer secondary skill.
Weapon Proficiencies: Any kind of weapons normally permitted thieves.
Bonus Nonweapon Proficiencies: The Diplomat starts with any four modern
languages.
Recommended Nonweapon Proficiencies: Alertness, Blind-fighting, Disguise,
Gaming, Local History, Reading Lips, Sign Language, Tightrope Walking,
Ventriloquism.
Equipment: Because of the sensitive nature of their missions, Diplomats should
dress as unobtrusively as possible and possess easily concealed weapons such as daggers
and darts.
Distinctive Appearance: Diplomats tend to look like everyone's idea of a typical
dwarf. Even though different races or cultures see them in different ways, Diplomats
know how to dress in order to match the preconceptions of others.
Special Benefits: Diplomats gain a +10% modifier to Detect Noise and a +5%
modifier to the Open Locks ability.
They gain a +3 reaction bonus dealing with other races, except racial enemies; then
the reaction bonus drops to +1.
Special Hindrances: Diplomats suffer a -10% penalty to their Pick Pockets ability.
Wealth Options: Diplomats receive 3d6x10 gp instead of the normal 2d6x10 gp.
