Royal Courier
You carried sealed letters. You read none of them.
Class: bardClass: rangerFaction: iron kingdoms
The Story
You rode for the king for four years. Saddle-sores, stone walls, sealed wax, the particular silence of being told nothing on purpose. You saw the king up close. You saw him eat. You stopped believing in kings, generally, by the autumn of your third year. You finished the contract. You still know which roads are passable in February.
What This Means in Play
Each trait below will be rolled when you choose this background. The numbers below are the RANGE — the specific value is decided on your roll. Once committed, the values are yours for the life of the character. (Items, spells, and earned reputations can modify them later.)
Saddle Endurance
Four years on horseback. (+(rolled) Endurance)
Roll 1d3 · Range +1–3
Travel Speed Bonus
You know the cuts. Journey days shorten where possible.
Guaranteed (no roll)
Trusted by Lawful NPCs
The king's hand is on you. (+(rolled) appraisal at lawful shops)
Roll 1d3 · Range +1–3
Jaded by Court
You have seen the king. The mystery is gone. (-(rolled) Morale)
Roll 1d2 · Range -1–2
A Letter from the King
Sealed. Unread. Opens one diplomatic door.
Guaranteed (no roll)
You will roll the dice in the creation flow. Nothing is set until then.