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Merchant Caravans: Overland Shipping Generator · 28 tables
Merchant Caravan Inside Merchant Caravans: Overland Shipping Generator · 4 tables
Transport Method Inside Merchant Caravans: Overland Shipping / Merchant Caravan d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A wagon train.
  2. A long train of pack animals.
  3. A train of pack animals with a few carts.
  4. A train of pack animals with a few wagons.
  5. A train of pack animals and livestock.
  6. Traveling on foot with a few pack animals.
Pack Animals Inside Merchant Caravans: Overland Shipping / Merchant Caravan d8 table · 8 entries
  1. One-humped camels.
  2. Two-humped camels.
  3. Large draft horses.
  4. Reliable garrons.
  5. Sure-footed ponies.
  6. Mules.
  7. Oxen.
  8. Exotic beasts See supplementary table: Exotic Pack Beasts
Caravan Commodities Inside Merchant Caravans: Overland Shipping / Merchant Caravan d6 table · 6 entries
  1. Cloth See supplementary table: Cloth Type
  2. Drugs or contraband.
  3. Gems See supplementary table: Gemstone Type
  4. Metals See supplementary table: Metal Type
  5. Spices and teas.
  6. Wine and spirits.
Caravan Morale Inside Merchant Caravans: Overland Shipping / Merchant Caravan d6 table · 6 entries
  1. Desperate; a calamity has befallen them.
  2. Foul; morale is bad, provisions are low.
  3. Foul; morale is bad, provisions are low.
  4. Tired; the journey is long and longer yet.
  5. Tired; the journey is long and longer yet.
  6. Eager; great riches await at journey’s end.
Caravan Master / Captain Inside Merchant Caravans: Overland Shipping Generator · 4 tables
Captain Background Inside Merchant Caravans: Overland Shipping / Caravan Master / Captain d8 table · 8 entries
  1. A mysterious foreigner.
  2. A career soldier.
  3. An outcast from a prominent family.
  4. A celebrated explorer.
  5. A femme fatale.
  6. A charming rogue.
  7. A dashing swashbuckler.
  8. A brutish thug.
Captain's Goal Inside Merchant Caravans: Overland Shipping / Caravan Master / Captain d8 table · 8 entries
  1. Information regarding the route ahead.
  2. The location of an ancient ruin.
  3. Extra muscle for the journey.
  4. News from the origin or destination.
  5. Revenge against a bitter rival.
  6. Ways to cheat the caravan’s owner.
  7. Ways to speed up the caravan’s pace.
  8. Drinking companions and storytellers.
Captain's Concerns Inside Merchant Caravans: Overland Shipping / Caravan Master / Captain d6 table · 6 entries
  1. Ruins and curses.
  2. Barbarians.
  3. Bandits.
  4. Other caravans.
  5. Thieves.
  6. Wild beasts.
Captain's Possession Inside Merchant Caravans: Overland Shipping / Caravan Master / Captain d8 table · 8 entries
  1. A superbly crafted sword.
  2. Several daggers and a purse of gold.
  3. A trusted blade and a map.
  4. A lucky charm (rabbit’s foot, old coin).
  5. The token of a faraway love.
  6. Extravagant jewels and silks.
  7. Keys of many shapes and sizes.
  8. A little jar of mustache wax.
Animal Handler / Porter Inside Merchant Caravans: Overland Shipping Generator · 3 tables
Handler Trait Inside Merchant Caravans: Overland Shipping / Animal Handler / Porter d6 table · 6 entries
  1. An awkward gait.
  2. Incredibly large hands.
  3. Holes in the breeches.
  4. Quite an odor.
  5. A threadbare shirt.
  6. A ragged beard.
Handler Goal Inside Merchant Caravans: Overland Shipping / Animal Handler / Porter d6 table · 6 entries
  1. Earn a little silver.
  2. Earn a little silver.
  3. Go back home.
  4. Go back home.
  5. Survive the journey.
  6. Have a drink and a rest.
Handler Possession Inside Merchant Caravans: Overland Shipping / Animal Handler / Porter d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A memento from a loved one.
  2. Several morsels of animal feed.
  3. Several morsels of food.
  4. A few copper pieces.
  5. A waterskin.
  6. A wineskin.
Caravan Cook Inside Merchant Caravans: Overland Shipping Generator · 3 tables
Cook's Greeting Inside Merchant Caravans: Overland Shipping / Caravan Cook d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A goblet of warm wine.
  2. A glass of water.
  3. A glass of water.
  4. A cup of cold porridge.
  5. A hearty handshake.
  6. A hearty handshake.
Cook's Goal Inside Merchant Caravans: Overland Shipping / Caravan Cook d6 table · 6 entries
  1. Someone more important to talk to.
  2. Some better ingredients.
  3. A good joke or story.
  4. A good joke or story.
  5. The bottom of a bottle.
  6. The bottom of a bottle.
Cook's Possession Inside Merchant Caravans: Overland Shipping / Caravan Cook d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A filthy rag.
  2. A large wooden spoon.
  3. A grease-smeared apron.
  4. An unusual belt purse.
  5. A pouch full of spices.
  6. A bottle of whisky.
Caravan Guard Inside Merchant Caravans: Overland Shipping Generator · 4 tables
Guard Background Inside Merchant Caravans: Overland Shipping / Caravan Guard d6 table · 6 entries
  1. The son of a miner or fisherman.
  2. A veteran of warfare.
  3. The son of a poor man.
  4. A drunk.
  5. A thug.
  6. A favorite among the ladies.
Guard Goal Inside Merchant Caravans: Overland Shipping / Caravan Guard d6 table · 6 entries
  1. The steady pay.
  2. The steady pay.
  3. A chance to dole out pain.
  4. Gold to repay debts.
  5. Gold to repay debts.
  6. Gold to aid a family member.
Guard Trait Inside Merchant Caravans: Overland Shipping / Caravan Guard d6 table · 6 entries
  1. An unsightly scar.
  2. A foolish grin.
  3. A foolish grin.
  4. A stupid stare.
  5. A stupid stare.
  6. A beautiful, waxed mustache.
Guard Possession Inside Merchant Caravans: Overland Shipping / Caravan Guard d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A token from a favorite harlot.
  2. A silk handkerchief.
  3. A flask of wine.
  4. A pair of dice or a deck of cards.
  5. A blade with an inscription.
  6. A highly polished blade.
Caravan Guide Inside Merchant Caravans: Overland Shipping Generator · 3 tables
Guide Background Inside Merchant Caravans: Overland Shipping / Caravan Guide d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A nomadic herder.
  2. A nomadic herder.
  3. A strange hermit.
  4. A skilled hunter.
  5. A skilled hunter.
  6. A savage warrior.
Guide Goal Inside Merchant Caravans: Overland Shipping / Caravan Guide d6 table · 6 entries
  1. Help the caravan in any way he/she can.
  2. Help the caravan in any way he/she can.
  3. Lead the caravan astray.
  4. Fill his purse with gold.
  5. Fill his purse with gold.
  6. Eat, drink, and be merry.
Guide Possession Inside Merchant Caravans: Overland Shipping / Caravan Guide d6 table · 6 entries
  1. An unusual map.
  2. A unique trinket or piece of jewelry.
  3. A spear or walking staff.
  4. A spear or walking staff.
  5. A large knife and some rope.
  6. A large knife and some rope.
Caravan Owner / Trader Inside Merchant Caravans: Overland Shipping Generator · 4 tables
Owner Background Inside Merchant Caravans: Overland Shipping / Caravan Owner / Trader d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A member of a trading clan.
  2. A minor lord or lady.
  3. An enterprising trader.
  4. A member of a prominent family.
  5. Of common birth.
  6. The real owner’s representative.
Owner's Goal Inside Merchant Caravans: Overland Shipping / Caravan Owner / Trader d6 table · 6 entries
  1. Obtain a mysterious artifact.
  2. Negotiate a trade contract.
  3. Purchase goods.
  4. Sabotage a rival merchant.
  5. Secure a marriage.
  6. Have a good time with.
Owner's Possession Inside Merchant Caravans: Overland Shipping / Caravan Owner / Trader d6 table · 6 entries
  1. A family heirloom.
  2. Several inventories and invoices.
  3. Several inventories and invoices.
  4. Some very valuable jewels.
  5. Some very valuable jewels.
  6. A compromising love letter.
Trade Currency Inside Merchant Caravans: Overland Shipping / Caravan Owner / Trader d6 table · 6 entries
  1. Coins and gems.
  2. Coins and gems.
  3. Gold and silver bullion.
  4. Gold and silver bullion.
  5. Water, provisions, and other goods.
  6. Shells, beads, and trinkets.
Traveler Inside Merchant Caravans: Overland Shipping Generator · 3 tables
Traveler Background Inside Merchant Caravans: Overland Shipping / Traveler d6 table · 6 entries
  1. An exile.
  2. A minstrel.
  3. A pilgrim.
  4. A sellsword.
  5. A storyteller.
  6. A treasure hunter.
Traveler Long-Term Goal Inside Merchant Caravans: Overland Shipping / Traveler d6 table · 6 entries
  1. The answer to a riddle
  2. A long lost friend.
  3. The return of something stolen.
  4. Revenge against a bitter rival.
  5. New adventures.
  6. Steady work.
Traveler Immediate Goal Inside Merchant Caravans: Overland Shipping / Traveler d6 table · 6 entries
  1. Accomplices on a quest.
  2. Accomplices on a quest.
  3. An audience to entertain.
  4. Someone to hear a sad tale.
  5. Drinking companions.
  6. Drinking companions.
Supplementary Tables · 4 tables
Cloth Type d4 supplementary table · 4 entries
  1. Cotton
  2. Linen
  3. Silk
  4. Wool
Exotic Pack Beasts d6 supplementary table · 6 entries
  1. Bison
  2. Drakes
  3. Elephants
  4. Elk
  5. Giant lizards
  6. Zebras
Gemstone Type d10 supplementary table · 10 entries
  1. Diamond
  2. Jade
  3. Ruby
  4. Emerald
  5. Obsidian
  6. Opal
  7. Pearl
  8. Sapphire
  9. Topaz
  10. Turquoise
Metal Type d6 supplementary table · 6 entries
  1. Arsenic
  2. Copper
  3. Gold
  4. Lead
  5. Silver
  6. Tin