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Canal Punter

Canal Punters are almost a nation onto itself, living on or near the many canals crisscrossing Aridea (and quite a few other cities). The constant supply and demand of goods that flow in and out of the cities creates a harrowing stream between harbors and the many canals, of hundreds of punts, barges and rafts piloted by all manner of characters. This also includes a steady supply of less than legal materials and goods that are hidden in plain sight among the many other goods, or find a "forgotten" hidey-hole or watertight bag slung under the vessel. Canal punters, even strangers, are known to cover for each other, the fact that they are both Canal punters enough cause to help each other out and give the slip to the authorities, even if it could land them in hot water itself.

Those that grew up among the Canal punter community share the following traits:

The boat life. The daily handling of the Canal punt has given you proficiency in water vehicles up to Huge size (like a Rowboat, Punt or small Barge). When commanding such a vehicle they increase their speed by 10ft / 1mph.

Strong Swimmer. You gain an expertise die on Athletics checks related to swimming.

One of many. You gain an expertise die on Stealth checks when commanding a water vehicle in a harbor or canal (up to Huge size) or when hiding something aboard.

We all lift together You are proficient with all improvised weapons and they can deal 1d6 damage instead of 1d4, upon the Narrator's discretion. The normal range of throwing them also increases to 30 feet, but the maximum stays 60 feet.

Additionally you can add your proficiency modifier to your Strength when determining your carrying capacity, and you can carry one additional bulky item and one additional Supply.

Natural Barterer. You are used to handling transactions without currency, and can appraise the relative worth of many items. When bartering, haggling, or negotiating an exchange of goods, you gain an expertise die on Intimidation and Persuasion checks, and you may always choose which ability score to use for these rolls (Intelligence, Wisdom, or Charisma).

Languages. You can speak, read, write, and sign your country's language and Undercity patois, as well as Punter slang (a way to talk about illegal activities by exchanging certain terms for other similar words (rhyming or innocent synonyms and euphemisms)). Those that understand Thieves' Cant can understand this too.

source: It's me, Lord Byte, steal liberally as long as you attribute me. We're all standing on the shoulders of those that came before us.