Diplomat

Diplomats are found only in strongholds which 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.

Weapon Proficiencies

Any kind of weapons normally permitted thieves.

Bonus Non-weapon Proficiencies

The Diplomat starts with any four modern languages.

Recommended Non-weapon 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.

[Complete Book of Dwarves]