Pathfinder Society Scenario #5–21: The Merchant's Wake (PFRPG) PDF

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A Pathfinder Society Scenario designed for levels 1–5.

A powerful Qadiran trade prince has died, and faction leader Aaqir al’Hakam rushes to his homeland to attend his mentor’s funeral. As an act of support, the Pathfinder Society sends the PCs as representatives to the event; however the death of such an influential merchant and politician has created a considerable power vacuum, and ambitious acquaintances from across the Inner Sea are in attendance to pay their respects, claim a piece of the trade prince’s legacy, and undercut their rivals’ attempts to do the same. Can the Pathfinders keep this somber event from spiraling into a bloodbath?

Content in “The Merchant’s Wake” also contributes directly to the ongoing storyline of the Qadira faction.

Written by Justin Juan.

This scenario is designed for play in Pathfinder Society Organized Play, but can easily be adapted for use with any world. This scenario is compliant with the Open Game License (OGL) and is suitable for use with the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game.

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Solid Social Scenario

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The Merchant's Wake is an interesting scenario for social characters. Featuring an unique influence system, PCs will vie for the respect of several key merchants. Each merchant has their own interests, although alliances and rivalries among them also interplay to change how influencing one affects how your influence on the others plays out. The social aspect should be good for both players and GMs who enjoy roleplaying opportunities. Each NPC is given enough characterization to guide their actions and help the GM RP them. It is unlikely two groups will ever have the exact same experience during this part of the scenario.

The scenario also involves three fairly straightforward combat encounters, as well as a pseudo-chase-card bit as the PCs race to help a merchant out of a jam.

The social aspect of this scenario has me looking forward to running it for several groups at GenCon this year.


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Webstore Gninja Minion

Announced for May!

Liberty's Edge

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Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Superscriber

A nice batch of new 1-5 scenarios announced. Excellent. I'm trying to focus on season 5 in my territory and having new player friendly season 5 scenarios really helps.

Dark Archive

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Can the Pathfinders keep this somber event from spiraling into a bloodbath?

I'm sure my players probably hope not...

Liberty's Edge

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A mob funeral???? Ok, this is Quadira and not Sczarni, but d@#$ this could get nuts fast!


Do I sense another Blakros Matrimony?


Lithrac wrote:
Do I sense another Blakros Matrimony?

That was my impression as well.

Grand Lodge

A pity my social characters are out of tier. :)


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TriOmegaZero wrote:
A pity my social characters are out of tier. :)

Nonsense! It's just an excuse to make another one.


Tier 1-5 is never out of tier :)

Grand Lodge

When your rogue and bard are both 9th level it sure is.

Paizo Employee Developer

There's always room for more bards.


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John Compton wrote:
There's always room for more bards.

He's right.

Shadow Lodge

Hmm. Is the Qadira boon worth not playing my character for 2 months? I'll be GM, so it's not like I'll be able to actually play her in it.

Liberty's Edge

This looks very interesting. Qadira to me at least has felt a little sidelined of late.

Silver Crusade RPG Superstar 2013 Top 8

There are some typos in the blurb. Corrections are bolded below:

Scenario Blurb wrote:
A powerful Qadiran trade prince has died, and faction leader Aaqir al’Hakam rushes to his homeland to attend his mentor’s funeral. As an act of support, the Pathfinder Society sends the PCs as representatives to the event; however the death of such an influential merchant and politician has created a considerable power vacuum, and ambitious acquaintances from across the Inner Sea are in attendance to pay their respects, claim a piece of the trade prince’s legacy, and undercut their rivals’ attempts to do the same. Can the Pathfinders keep this somber event from spiraling into a bloodbath?

Webstore Gninja Minion

greysector wrote:

There are some typos in the blurb. Corrections are bolded below:

Scenario Blurb wrote:
A powerful Qadiran trade prince has died, and faction leader Aaqir al’Hakam rushes to his homeland to attend his mentor’s funeral. As an act of support, the Pathfinder Society sends the PCs as representatives to the event; however the death of such an influential merchant and politician has created a considerable power vacuum, and ambitious acquaintances from across the Inner Sea are in attendance to pay their respects, claim a piece of the trade prince’s legacy, and undercut their rivals’ attempts to do the same. Can the Pathfinders keep this somber event from spiraling into a bloodbath?

Thanks for the catch—it's been updated!


Oh, this sounds like fun. :)

By that I mean I am sure things are going to get out of control.

Shadow Lodge

This isn't available until Friday now?! Why the push back?


I'm more concerned with how certain the Friday timeframe is - I can cancel a session for this weekend now, but not on Friday if it doesn't come out.

Shadow Lodge

Are we there yet?

Liberty's Edge

Pathfinder Adventure, Adventure Path, Lost Omens, Rulebook Subscriber

We are now.


Thank you for the hard work everyone!


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I AM TRYING TO SWIM THROUGH THE DOOR SO HARD :(

Dark Archive

I'm gonna treat that swim check as a strength check.... cause yeah swim through the barricade doesn't make sense.

Scarab Sages

Sporge wrote:
I'm gonna treat that swim check as a strength check.... cause yeah swim through the barricade doesn't make sense.

I was so annoyed that they let a typo that big through into a public release

Grand Lodge

I'm just glad my GM let me roll Swim on it with my Undine Gunslinger. :D

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