Far Traveler

Far Travelers are individuals who journey great distances from their homeland, driven by a variety of motivations such as exploration, pilgrimage, trade, or escape. They are characterized by their curiosity, adaptability, and the unique perspective they bring from their distant origins. Far Travelers often carry with them the culture, customs, and knowledge of their homeland, making them both intriguing and enigmatic figures in foreign lands. Their roles and activities include: Explorers and Adventurers: Far Travelers have a natural curiosity and a desire to see the world. They seek out new places, cultures, and experiences, often traveling to remote or exotic locations. This drive for exploration can lead them to uncover hidden secrets, discover ancient ruins, or forge paths through uncharted territories.
Ambassadors of Culture: They bring with them the customs, traditions, and stories of their homeland, serving as cultural ambassadors. Through their clothing, mannerisms, language, and rituals, they offer a glimpse into a distant land, which can intrigue or confuse those they meet. This cultural exchange can enrich the societies they encounter or sometimes lead to misunderstandings and conflicts.
Traders and Merchants: Some Far Travelers are merchants or traders seeking wealth and opportunity. They bring exotic goods, rare spices, unique crafts, or magical items from their homeland to foreign markets, often seeking to establish new trade routes or connections. Their presence can significantly impact local economies and trade networks.
Seekers of Knowledge or Pilgrimage: Far Travelers might be on a quest for knowledge, seeking to learn from the scholars, sages, or magical practitioners of distant lands. Alternatively, they could be on a spiritual or religious pilgrimage, visiting sacred sites or seeking enlightenment from foreign deities or traditions.
Outcasts or Refugees: Not all Far Travelers are on a journey by choice. Some might be exiles, refugees fleeing persecution, war, or disaster. They carry with them stories of their struggles and the hope of finding a new place to call home. Their experiences can make them cautious or distrustful, but also resilient and resourceful.
Chroniclers and Storytellers: They are often skilled in recounting their journeys, sharing tales of distant lands, legendary creatures, and cultural myths. As storytellers, they can captivate audiences and spread knowledge of the wider world, whether through written accounts, songs, or oral narratives.
Adapting to New Environments: Far Travelers have learned to adapt to new cultures and environments, often blending in by picking up local languages, customs, and practices. This adaptability makes them resourceful in navigating unfamiliar settings and dealing with various social norms.
Bringing Unique Skills and Perspectives: Due to their diverse experiences, Far Travelers often have unique skills, knowledge, and abilities that set them apart. They might possess unconventional fighting techniques, rare magical practices, or expertise in survival skills that are uncommon in the lands they visit.

All Eyes on You

Your accent, mannerisms, figures of speech, and per- haps even your appearance all mark you as foreign. Curious glances are directed your way wherever you go, which can be a nuisance, but you also gain the friendly interest of scholars and others intrigued by far-off lands, to say nothing of everyday folk who are eager to hear stories ofyour homeland.   You can parley this attention into access to people and places you might not otherwise have, for you and your traveling companions. Noble lords, scholars, and merchant princes, to name a few, might be interested in hearing about your distant homeland and people.

Far Travelers get

Insight and Perception Skills
One musical instrument or gaming set tool proficiency
One extra language

• One set of traveler's clothes
• any one musical instrument or gaming set you are proficient with
• poorly wrought maps from your homeland that depict where you are
• a small piece of jewelry worth 10 gp in the style of your homeland's craftsmanship
• a pouch containing 5 gp