Chapter 1 - Class - Character Kits - Other Kits
Diplomat
Note: This kit is taken from the book Skills and Powers
In any campaign that involves government and politics, diplomats and other
courtiers are bound to appear. Diplomats can bring important messages to neighboring
countries. They might—as adventurers—explore uncharted regions and act as emissaries.
Or they could be attached to a foreign court as their lord’s representative, advising the
foreign ruler of the attitudes and policies of the diplomat’s homeland. Diplomats also act
as their rulers’ eyes and ears in a distant court.
Social ranks: Diplomats are groomed from the higher stations in society. Roll 2d6 to
determine their rank.
2d6 roll Rank
2–6 Upper Middle Class
7–12 Upper Class
Requirements: A diplomat must have a minimum Intelligence/Knowledge score of
10 and minimum Wisdom/Intuition and Charisma/Appearance scores of 12. The diplomat
kit is barred to half-orcs, half-ogres, and any of the optional races except centaurs,
githzerai, satyrs, and swanmays.
Weapon proficiencies: A diplomat can wield any weapons that fit his character
class. However, since a diplomat is usually a peaceful individual, if he wears heavy
armor and carries lots of weapons he might be viewed suspiciously. Diplomats are at
their best appearing inoffensive.
Recommended nonweapon proficiencies: Dancing, etiquette, heraldry, history
(any), languages (any, numerous preferred), reading lips, and riding (any).
Equipment: A diplomat can equip himself however he desires. However, his
possessions should be of superior quality and appearance.
Recommended traits: Allure, alertness, artistic ability, glibness, music (any),
obscure knowledge, and precise memory.
Benefits: Since the diplomat’s nature is to put others at ease, he receives a +2 bonus
to all reaction rolls.
Hindrances: Diplomats are often far from home, essentially at the mercy of a foreign
ruler. If the diplomat delivers a message that the ruler doesn’t appreciate, the ruler maytake out his anger on the messenger. During wartime, diplomats live especially dangerous
lives, as they frequently must travel across enemy lines and battlefields to perform their
duties.
Wealth: Diplomats begin with double the amount of gold allotted to their class.
