NOMAD
Primary Ability:
Wisdom
Hit Die:
d12
Role:
Survival Expert • Explorer • Pathfinder
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OVERVIEW
Nomads are masters of survival, exploration, and self-reliance. They thrive where others struggle, crossing wastelands, hostile frontiers, ruined cities, and unexplored regions with unmatched skill. Through experience rather than formal doctrine, Nomads learn to adapt to any environment while protecting those who travel beside them. 0
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TRAINING
Nomads are forged by experience rather than academies. Every journey teaches new survival techniques, navigation methods, hunting skills, and fieldcraft. They become experts at reading terrain, conserving resources, and overcoming environmental hazards. 1
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METHODS
Nomads rely upon preparation, adaptability, and practical knowledge. They excel at scouting ahead, crafting equipment from salvaged materials, tracking dangerous creatures, and guiding others safely through hostile territory. Their strength lies in always having a solution when supplies run low or the environment turns deadly.
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COMMON EQUIPMENT
• Survival pack
• Multi-tool
• Field crafting supplies
• Hunting weapons
• Navigation equipment
• Climbing gear
• Portable shelter
• Utility vehicle or mount
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STRENGTHS
• Exceptional survival skills
• Superior navigation
• Resourceful and adaptable
• Strong endurance
• Excellent wilderness support
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WEAKNESSES
• Less effective in prolonged urban warfare.
• Often depend on terrain knowledge.
• Limited access to advanced military equipment.
• Preparation is essential for peak performance.
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ROLE IN HUMAN SPACE
Nomads guide expeditions beyond civilized territory, recover lost technology, escort convoys, chart new routes, and establish safe passage through dangerous regions. Their knowledge is indispensable wherever civilization gives way to the unknown. 3
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REPUTATION
Among travelers, Nomads are trusted guides capable of surviving almost anywhere.
Among explorers, they are pioneers.
Among survivors, they are legends.
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SPECIALIZATIONS
Trailblazer
Trailblazers are expert pathfinders who specialize in exploration and discovering safe routes through hazardous terrain. They lead expeditions into the unknown and excel at keeping their companions alive in unforgiving environments. 4
Salvage Runner
Salvage Runners venture into abandoned facilities, battlefields, and ruined settlements in search of valuable technology and supplies. Their expertise allows them to recover resources others would overlook while avoiding countless dangers. 5
Convoy Marshal
Convoy Marshals protect travelers, merchants, and refugees moving across dangerous frontiers. They coordinate escorts, defend supply lines, and ensure people and cargo reach their destinations despite hostile conditions. 6