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I am going to Dm Murder's Mark, and I created some "Module Traits" for it.
Maybe someone can use them too:
Each Trait grants a bonus to two skills:
If the Skill is not a class skill it grants a +1 trait bonus and makes it a Class Skill.
If the Skill is a class skill it grants a +2 trait bonus.
They also grant another bonus.
They include the reason the Player Character would want to aid the Umbra Carnival.
Ashwood Lumberjack
You are the most promising lumberjack Ilsurian has seen in a long time. Your skill, stamina and endurance has gained a reputation with all the other lumberjacks.
Your mother, unable to have children up to that point, got a harrow reading from All-Seeing Hajeck, in which she divined your birth and skill. She is very grateful, and every time the Umbra Carnival arrives to town your mother ask you to go see her, give her a present, and get a harrow reading.
You get a bonus on Climb and Profession (Lumberjack).
You gain the Endurance feat for free.
Braeton Family Member
You are the oldest nephew/niece of Arhaneem Braeton, one of Ilsurian's wealthiest citizens and merchants, and an authority on the docks. As such you are known and respected by the merchant community.
Your uncle has always said that Varisians are good people, and have worked to eliminate the discrimination against them. You have learn from him, and are know as one of the most vocal proponents of Varisian tolerance.
You get a bonus on Appraise and Profession (Merchant)
You have a +2 competence bonus to Diplomacy with Ilsurian rich family members.
Carpenter Apprentice
You belong to the main carpenter family of Ilsurian.
The Umbra Carnival is one of your best off town clients. You know them as a honest group, and have never got issues with them.
You get a bonus on Craft (Carpentry) and Knowledge (Engineering).
You get a +2 competence bonus to Perception for detecting hidden carpentry works (secret doors, traps, etc. made of wood).
Erastil Follower
You are a Nephew/Niece of Sister Esrelda Woodmere, Ilsurian Eratil's Main Cleric. Esrelda is accepted both by Varisians and Chelish groups, as she was born to a Varisian mother and Chelish father. Her peacemaking tactics have kept violence from erupting in Ilsurian many times over. You love her very much, and have embraced all of her teachings.
You gain a bonus to Knowledge (History) and Profession (Farmer).
You gain a +2 trait bonus to Diplomacy checks with Ilsurian commoners.
Ilsurian Constable
You are a member of the Ilsurian police force, under the command of Sheriff Feldane. You are unique in the force as you are the only Varisian Officer. Your father was killed some 12 years ago in a robbery, and you decided to join the police because of that crime. The responsible of his murder was never identified. You are well respected in town.
You get a bonus on Escape Artist and Profession (Soldier).
You gain the Bludgeoner feat for free.
Isul's Blood
You are a descendant of Ilsur, the founder of Ilsurian. You got a good education, have a good standing within the town because of your family name and keep some level of information about Korvosa's Nobility.
The Umbra Carnival is one of your family's means to keep in touch with Korvosa, as they provide you with information and a courier service. Almara Delisen knows of your family's contacts in Korvosa.
You get a bonus on Knowledge (Nobility) and Perform (Oratory).
You have a +2 competence bonus to Diplomacy with Ilsurian officials.
Lake Syrantula Fisherman
You fished before you could walk, and all of your life you have felt at home on a boat, reaping the bounty of Lake Syrantula.
You have a crush on one of the boy/girl in the Umbra Carnival, and you have been for many years. And you think the feeling is mutual. Maybe this is your lucky year!
You get a bonus on Swim and Profession (Fisherman).
You are proficient with Nets and when you have BAB +1 gain the Net Adept feat for free.
River Merchant Translator
Since you were a young boy you have worked as a translator for the merchants going from Magnimar to Korvosa, and from Kaer Maga to Janderhoff.
Your varisian mother now works in the Umbra Carnival, as a cook. You are always trilled to see her. Your father was Chelaxian, and your Mother has only tell you he is from Ilsurian.
You get a bonus on Linguistics (gaining one or two languages depending on the bonus you get) and Knowledge (Geography).
You have a +2 competence bonus to Knowledge rolls to identify cultural or regional languages or customs.
Teamster Prodigy
You have a natural knack to handle work animals, and have put it to good use as a profession. You help passing caravans with the driving and handling of their animals, and have learned, over long nights of gaming, some tricks from them.
You have worked for the Umbra Carnival many times and you have an excellent relationship with them.
You get a bonus in Handle Animal and Sleight of Hand.
You get a +2 competence bonus to Diplomacy (Gather Information) or Knowledge (Local) about merchandise movement in town.
Varisian Scion
Your family is one of the handful of Varisian ones on Ilsurian. Your mother emigrated with you as a very young child some 15 years ago after her husband, a Sczarni gang member, died because of an overdose of the drug Shiver, and she decided to leave that life behind. She married your step-father, who has loved you as his own, and you have been accepted, more or less, into the community, your mother being a respected herbalist healer.
You have fond memories of the Umbra Carnival, and sometimes you have even dream of joining them in a life of adventure, seeing the world. You know and are in good terms with many of them.
You get a bonus on Heal and Profession (Herbalist).
You have a +2 competence bonus to diagnose sickness and drug use.
This is a cool thing you're doing here. If I end up running Murder's Mark in the future- a strong possibility, since I happen to have a copy- I might just have to borrow these. ;)