Ingratiating Wanderer
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Upon first rolling into town, making contact with the powers-that-be usually proves to be a notion as difficult to follow through with as it is wise. Some individuals, however, possess an almost uncanny sense for the best places to look for the people in charge and how best to approach them. Such people are prized by many of those who take to the road, as a little insight into the local power structure — not to mention the chance to earn a bit of favor — can go a long way, indeed. Certain of these individuals are like charming snake oil salesmen, while others are just approachable and assertive, but all have a knack for getting a foot in the door.
The character receives a +2 bonus to all rolls made to track down a local authority figure of her supernatural “type” (Kindred, Forsaken, Lost, etc.), provided that such exists. Further, this bonus applies to all mundane social rolls made to establish a positive first impression with said authority figure. The character may ruin the good graces she’s established through her subsequent actions, but the initial reaction that she receives is likely to be a good one. Note that this Merit’s effects may come into play again in the same city if the local power structure undergoes a significant shake-up while the nomads are away, or if the characters look different, Disguise themselves or have simply been forgotten by the time they return.
The character receives a +2 bonus to all rolls made to track down a local authority figure of her supernatural “type” (Kindred, Forsaken, Lost, etc.), provided that such exists. Further, this bonus applies to all mundane social rolls made to establish a positive first impression with said authority figure. The character may ruin the good graces she’s established through her subsequent actions, but the initial reaction that she receives is likely to be a good one. Note that this Merit’s effects may come into play again in the same city if the local power structure undergoes a significant shake-up while the nomads are away, or if the characters look different, Disguise themselves or have simply been forgotten by the time they return.
Pre-req: Manipulation •••