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Mercantile Background


(Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting, page 36, DnD 3.0)


[General]


Powerful trading costers and craft guilds control the wealth and commerce of Faerűn's lands. You come from a family that excels at a particular trade and knows well the value of any kind of trade good or commodity. Regions: Impiltur, Lake of Steam, Lantan, Sembia, Tashalar, Tethyr, Thesk, the Vast, deep gnome, gray dwarf.

Benefit


You gain a +2 bonus on all Appraise checks and a +2 bonus on skill checks in the Craft or Profession skill of your choice.