Guild Artisan

You are a guild artisan, or a merchant member of a guild. You have travelled a little to sell your wares, and may have been employed by a wide variety of people.

Crafter - You were a member of a local, city-wide guild which is dedicated to the kind of craft you do. You are skilled in your chosen craft, and can construct items if you have the materials and time to resell. You know where you would need to sell them to get a decent price. In your guild town, you know where to get raw materials at a discount price. In addition, your skills as a guilded crafter are in high demand: You can get work and access to many other workshops in other towns.

Merchant - You are a merchant, and know the rhythms of the market as well as any tavern song. In your base town, you know where to find discount goods, and you are also aware of the safe trading routes in your area.

Proficiencies and Equipment
Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Persuasion

Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan's tools

Languages: One of your choice

Equipment: A set of artisan's tools (one of your choice, if Crafter) OR navigator's tools (if Merchant), a letter of introduction from your guild, a set of traveler's clothes, and a pouch containing 15gp

Feature: Guild Membership
As an established and respected member of a guild, you can rely on certain benefits that membership provides. Your fellow guild members will provide you with lodging and food if necessary, and pay for your funeral if needed. In some cities and towns, a guildhall offers a central place to meet other members of your profession, which can be a good place to meet potential patrons, allies, or hirelings.

Guilds often wield tremendous political power. If you are accused of a crime, your guild will support you if a good case can be made for your innocence or the crime is justifiable. You can also gain access to powerful political figures through the guild, if you are a member in good standing. Such connections might require the donation of money or magic items to the guild's coffers.

You must pay dues of 5 gp per month to the guild. If you miss payments, you must make up back dues to remain in the guild's good graces.