Diplomat 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 may take 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.

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