Several ideas for Campaign Traits have come up during character generation for Jade Regent. In addition, a few established traits will have altered effects.
New Traits
Hero Worship (Sandru): You model your fighting style after the charismatic caravan leader. +2 trait bonus to Acrobatics checks and Acrobatics is always a class skill for you. You also gain a +1 trait bonus to attacks against foes that threaten Sandru.
Hero Worship (Koya): Koya's healing skill, alchemical knowledge, theology or spellcasting ability impressed you as a child and you go to her for advise whenever possible. You gain a +2 trait bonus to Heal or any one Knowledge check of your choice. That skill becomes a class skill for you. You also gain a +1 trait bonus to attacks against foes that threaten Koya.
Rescued (Sandru): Sandru pulled you from the clutches of a life of Scarzni crime. +2 trait bonus to Sense Motive checks and Sense Motive is always a class skill for you. You also gain a +1 trait bonus to attacks against foes that threaten Sandru.
Hero Worship (Koya): Koya's healing skill, alchemical knowledge, theology or spellcasting ability impressed you as a child and you go to her for advise whenever possible. You gain a +2 trait bonus to Heal or any one Knowledge check of your choice. That skill becomes a class skill for you. You also gain a +1 trait bonus to attacks against foes that threaten Koya.
Rescued (Sandru): Sandru pulled you from the clutches of a life of Scarzni crime. +2 trait bonus to Sense Motive checks and Sense Motive is always a class skill for you. You also gain a +1 trait bonus to attacks against foes that threaten Sandru.
Rescued (Ameiko): Ameiko found you wounded or homeless, helped you get back on your feet and allowed you to stay at the Rusty Dragon for a discounted rate. You return her kindness by cooking and making repairs at the inn. You gain a +2 trait bonus on Profession (cook) and Craft (carpentry) checks. When acting as wainwright, the caravan heals an additional 2 hit points. When acting as cook, you reduce the caravan's consumption score by 3 instead of 2.
Altered Traits
Caravan Guard: In addition to the listed effects, the bonuses gained when you act as guard, guide, or scout for Sandru's caravan increase by 1
Friend of the Family: The bonus to Perception checks is +2
Hero Worship (Shalelu): The bonus to AC against AoO is +2
Rescued (Koya and Shalelu): The bonus to healing gained from being rescued by Koya is +1 WP or +2 VP when using either the Heal skill or magical healing. Heal is also considered a class skill for you. The bonus to Acrobatics checks is +2 when rescued by Shalelu.
Ah, building traits based on NPCs of the adventure, huh? That's a great idea, I might have to try that for my games :) It might also be a cool idea to develop traits that PCs can take based on events that happen in the story itself.
ReplyDeleteWish I could take credit. These were introduced in the Jade Empire AP. I've just modified some and added several more.
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