Stat blocks for Cairn
Some stat blocks for humans in Cairn. Usually not for fighting, but relationships with strangers can become complicated.
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Villagers
Generate a band of traveling villagers
| 1-2 | farmers | 2d6 villagers + 1d6 pack horses. | Traveling a short distance |
| 3 | foresters | 2d6 villagers, 1d4-1 hunting dogs* | Have traveled far and might know useful rumours |
| 4 | nomadic | 2d6 + 4 villagers, 1d4 hunting dogs*, 2d4 pack horses | |
| 5 | pilgrims | 2d6 villagers, 1d6 acolytes*, 1d2 mercenaries, 1d2 merchants selling religious items (do not roll for companions). 1 in 6 chance of a noble with a knight. | |
| 6 | market day | 2d6 villagers + 1d6 pack horses. Roll a d8 on the merchant table d4 times |
Villager
4 HP, farm implement (d6)
Will not fight unless there is absolutely no other option.
Pack horse or mule
2 HP, 14 STR, 6 WIL, kick (d6)
Must make a morale check every time it takes damage.
Can pull a cart or wagon.
Merchants
Highway mercenary
8 HP, 1 Armor, 12 STR, 12 WIL, sword (d8)
A slightly more respectable type of mercenary, typically hired by merchants and other travelers as protection on a journey. Could be good work for an adventuring party as well.
Commonly experts in a particular route and its dangers, with a preference for avoiding danger where possible.
Cost twice as much as typical hirelings, but will only be willing to provide protection and guidance on a particular route according to a pre-determined agreement.
Merchant
4 HP, 8 STR, 8 WIL, Dagger (d6)
Generate a traveling merchant:
| 1-2 | Food | Rations, salt pack. | 1d4-1 porters OR 1d4 pack horses, 1d2 guards OR 1d6 other merchants of the same type. |
| 3 | As 1-2, but roll on the expeditionary gear table to find one unexpected thing they have. | ||
| 4 | As above, but with the tools table. | ||
| 5 | As above, but with the trinkets table. | ||
| 6 | Cheap | bottle, cards, dice, twine, air bladder, sack, chalk, glue, sealant, latern and oil. | 1d4 -1 merchants of the same type. |
| 7 | Hunter | large traps, rope, tinderbox, fishing rod, glue, grease, net, rations. | 1d2 porters OR 1d4 merchants of the same type. |
| 8 | Barber | antitoxin, repellent, face paint, mirrors, perfume, soap, sponge. Can perform minor healing. | 1d2 guards OR 1d4 merchants of the same type. |
| 9 | Smith | grappling hook, pick, bellows, chisel, cook pots, crowbar, drill, hammer, file, nails, saw, shovel, tongs | 1d4 -1 other merchants |
| 10 | Religious items | holy water, incense, wolfsbane, spirit ward. 1 in 4 chance of a spellbook. | 1d4 -1 other merchants and their companions, 1d4-1 guards |
| 11 | Armorer | roll 3x on weapons table, and once on the armor and on the hemets and shield table. | 1d4 -1 other merchants and their companions, 1d6 + 3 guards, 1d4 pack horses |
| 12 | Luxury | face paint, marbles, horn, hourglass, incense, mirror, oilskin bag, spyglass, quill and ink. 1 in 4 chance of a spellbook. | 1d4 other merchants, 1d6+3 guards, 1d4 porters OR 1 pack horse |
Porter
4 HP, 13 Str, Staff (d6)
Strong, but usually not interested in fighting.
Can be hired to carry things (as a hireling), but may be unwilling to fight. In addition to personal possessions, can carry 4 slots of items, or 6 if they go slow.
Nobility
Noble
4 HP, 3 armor, longsword (d10)
1 in 4 chance of knowing a random spell
Treat as detatchments when appropriate:
| 1 | Accompanied by 1d4 militia and 1d2 -1 war horses. |
| 2 | Accompanied by 3 + 1d6 militia, 1d4 pack horses |
| 3 | Accompanied by one sworn knight and 2 war horses. |
| 4 | Accompanied by 3 + 1d6 militia, one sworn knight, 1d2 war horses, 1d4 pack horses. |
| 5 | Hunting party. Accompanied by 1d4 sworn knights, 1d4 hunting dogs, 1d4 hawks. All humans mounted on a war horse. |
| 6 | Great lord. Accompanied by 1d4 sworn knights, 2 + 2d6 militia, 2d6 porters, 2d4 pack horses, 1d4 war dogs. The knights and lord are each mounted on a war horse. |
War horse
6 HP, 1 Armor, 14 STR, 12 WIL, Trample (d8)
Not scared by noise or battle. Can be ridden in battle. Costs 200 gp to buy.
Can carry up to 4 slots of items, if not mounted, but are usually ridden.
If they fail a morale check or are killed, the rider is thrown and misses a turn.
Militia
5 HP
1 armor and halberd OR
2 armor and spear OR
1 armor and crossbow
Generally farmers who have been conscripted by nobles and given some training.
Knight
10 HP, 12 STR, 14 WIL, 3 armour, Longsword (d10)
Sworn to a particular noble and will fight as long as they are alive (or fail a morale check). If they flee, they become outlaws.
Other
Monk
5 HP, 14 WIL, cudgel (d6).
Knows a random spell.
Hermit
8 HP, 14 WIL, cudgel (d6).
A spellbook: choose one: 1: beast form, 2: control plants, 3: control weather, 4: cure wounds, 5: scry, 6:sleep.
Some hermits are just ordinary people, but this one is more than they appear.