Preacher
Preachers are people of the cloth, bringing the Christian religion to believers and non-believers alike. In Hell's Furnace, most are either Protestant or Catholic, although a few others have passed through from time to time. While most are men, there are a few women preachers and nuns.
Qualification
EDU 7+DM +1 if college graduate
Term Success
If the term was not a Success, roll on the Mishap table.
Position
Success
Advancement
Preacher
INT 8+
—
Skills and Training
If this is your first term in any career, take all of the Career Skills at level-0 as your "basic training". If a skill is already at level-0 or higher, it does not get increased. If this is not your first term overall, but it is your first term as a Preacher, you may take any one Career Skill at level-0.Roll
Personal Development
Career Skill
Advanced Education EDU 8+
1
+1 END
Academics (Theology)
Academics (Any)
2
+1 DEX
Persuade
Language
3
+1 STR
Advocate (Preaching)
Leadership
4
+1 INT
Admin
Art
5
+1 EDU
Liasion
Culture
6
Athletics
Leadership
Admin
Specialist Skills
Roll
Preacher
1
Animals
2
Admin
3
Persuade
4
Advocate (Preaching)
5
Trade
6
Carouse
Ranks and Bonuses
Rank
Non-Catholic
Catholic
Skill or Bonus
0
—
Novice/Acolyte
—
1
Street Preacher
Brother/Deacon
—
2
Evangelist
—
—
3
Minister
Friar/Priest
Persuade
4
—
—
—
5
—
Abbot/Pastor
Admin
6
Bishop
—/Bishop
+1 SOC
Events
Roll
Event
2
Roll on the Mishap Table, but you don't have to change careers.
3
A native band moves into your territory. They are friendly. Gain +1 Language or +1 Culture as appropriate.
4
That which does not kill you makes you more competent. Gain +1 Jack-of-All-Trades.
5
It's getting to be that a person can't be alone anymore. Another outsider moves into the area. Roll 1D: on a 1 or 2, gain an Enemy; on 3 or 4, gain an Ally; on 5 or 6, they have the decency to keep to themselves.
6
You end up doing a lot of traveling this term. Gain a level in Animals (Handling).
7
Roll on the Life Event Table.
8
You have a run-in with someone genuinely hostile. If you don't have an Enemy, gain one. Then roll either Melee 8+. Firearms 8+, or Stealth 8+. If you fail, roll on the Injury table.
9
You help out a traveler. Gain a Favor.
10
It's been a good year for hides and pelts. Gain DM +2 on the Benefits roll for this term.
11
The US Army wants you to serve as a scout and they won't take no for an answer. Your next term is as Soldier.
12
An old hand decides to teach you the ropes. Increase one of the Career Skills by +1.
Mishaps
If a mishap occurs, the term ends before completion. Do not roll for an end of term benefit or cash. Roll 1D /2 to determine how many years the term lasted.
Roll
Mishap
1
Injured. Roll on the Injury Table.
2
Fever and ague nearly kills you. Take -1 END.
3
A wildfire destroys your home and all your possessions. Lose an another Benefit roll, in addition to the one for this term.
4
A criminal gang came into your area and things got hot. Gain an Enemy.
5
The game in your area was hunted to extinction. You nearly starve over the winter. Take -1 STR
6
Severely Injured. Roll twice on the Injury Table and take the lower result.
End of Term Benefit and Cash
DM +1 on Benefit if Rank 5 or 6
DM +1 on Cash if Gambling-1 or better
Roll
Cash
Benefit
1
$0
+1 STR
2
$5
+1 END
3
$10
+1 DEX
4
$30
+1 INT
5
$60
Favor
6
$100
Firearm
7
$120
Horse