Caravan Guard
While caravanning is mostly safe in the Sacala Desert due to the frequency and quantity of travelers of the Fire Silk Road, there are occasional spots of trouble and some of the lesser traveled paths are subject to bandits and marauders such as the infamous Desert Phantom.
This makes the caravan guard a valuable resource for caravans and lone travelers alike. These men and women can be found at most oases and at the endpoints of caravan routes. They can easily be hired in Tranquil Haven,which is the largest oasis in the Sacala Desert, and in Tirfalon, the starting and ending piont of the Fire Silk Road in Octiragrin. Guards are so ubiquitous that they are often overlooked and under appreciated until trouble hits.
Career
Qualifications
No formal qualifications are needed, just a quick hand with a sword or other weapon. Former military and others often find their way to being caravan guards.
Career Progression
The only progression is to become a lead caravan guard. The lead guard hires the others and liaises with the caravan leaders.
Payment & Reimbursement
Guards are usually paid half of an agreed-upon wage at the beginning of the trip and the other half at the end. Wages depend on the length and potential danger of the route.
Other Benefits
An active lifestyle and ability to use their martial skills to benefit others.
Perception
Purpose
To lead and guard a caravan, its goods, and its people.
Social Status
Respected, but often overlooked.
History
Caravan guards have existed since the establishment of the Fire Silk Road in 1600 AG and before.
Operations
Tools
Weapons of all kinds
Workplace
Provided Services
Protection & Guidance
Dangers & Hazards
Bandits & Maraders
Harsh Weather Conditions
Large and / or Poisonous Beast and Insects
Harsh Weather Conditions
Large and / or Poisonous Beast and Insects
Alternative Names
Guards
Type
Military
Demand
High demand for traders along the Fire Silk Road
Famous in the Field
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