Common examples of items that can be bought or crafted are listed here. Characters and GMs should be able to use these examples to create more items to be used throughout their game.
Adventuring Gear
These are items that can be found in tool kits or as individual items that have their own uses.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Alembic | A small set of an alchemical still with a metal frame used for liquid distillation. |
| Backpack | A lightweight travel pack that can hold various equipment for travel. |
| Beaker | A small beaker used for measurement when crafting. |
| Bedroll | A standard bedroll that can provide comfort for sleep in fair weather. |
| Blank book | A book used for logging information that owner would like to retain. |
| Brush | A brush or brushes that are used for tasks such as crafting or for identifying items beneath the ground or dusting a small surface area. |
| Calipers | A tool that measures dimensions |
| Candle | Used to light a room or for rituals and seances. Creates a 5ft bright light and a 5ft dim light. Multiple candles may be stacked onto one square to create a brighter light up to a reasonable amount. Lasts up to an hour. |
| Canvas | An item used to create paintings, framed in various dimensions. |
| Chalk | A writing utensil that is meant for wood and stone surfaces. |
| Chisel | A set of chisels used for stone or wood. |
| Clippers | A tool used to extract ingredients from ferns, shrubbery, etc. |
| Compass | A device used to determine direction. |
| Container | An item used to hold things. Can be a chest, barrel, crate, etc. etc. |
| Crochet/Knitting needles | A set of instruments used in crafting. |
| Easel | An instrument used for holding canvases to craft. |
| Flint and steel | A set of equipment that will spark fuel to create a flame. |
| Grappling hook | To be tied to the end of a rope and flung up toward a place the hook may catch. Enables easier climbing of surfaces. |
| Hammer | A metal hammer for a crafting purpose. |
| Hourglass | A vessel with which to measure time up to an hour. |
| Incense Burner | Used in rituals and seances for cleansing or invocation. |
| Ink pen | A pen used for dipping in ink and writing or paper or parchment. |
| Knife set | A set of knives used for preparing dishes. |
| Lock | A mechanism used to ensure contents of a space such as a room or a chest remains closed. The difficulty of picking a lock depends on the quality of the lock. |
| Lock pick | An instrument used to bypass a lock without the need of a key. Can only be used on locks with keyholes. |
| Mallet | A wooden mallet used for crafting. |
| Mess kit | A compact kit with a pot, pan, two bowls, two plates, and a utensil used for preparing a dish. |
| Miner’s pickaxe | A pick that allows for the gathering of stone and minerals used for crafting. |
| Mortar and pestle | A stone or wood mortar and pestle used to prepare ingredients for crafting. |
| Palette | An instrument used to hold and mix paints when crafting. |
| Paint knife | A knife used in the crafting of paints. |
| Paper | A loose sheet of paper to write on. |
| Parchment | A thick sheet of parchment paper to write on. |
| Pouch | A pouch used for storing and carrying. Can be put on a belt or in a bag. |
| Pencil | A lead pencil used for writing on all manner of surfaces. |
| Rations | A day’s worth of food for on the road that can last for months before spoiling. |
| Piton/stake | A metal spike that may be used for climbing or staking something to the ground. |
| Rope | A 50 ft bundle of rope. |
| Ruler | A tool used for measurement. |
| Scroll Case | A weatherproof cast for scrolls such as documents or maps. |
| Sewing needle | Used with thread for crafting and mending items. |
| Sextant | A tool for navigation that measures angular distance between two visible objects. |
| Shovel | A hand shovel that can be used to dig small holes or other tasks. |
| Signal Horn | A horn that is carved out and able to be used as an auditory signal for up to a half a mile away. |
| Soapstone | A writing utensil that is meant for stone surfaces. |
| Spyglass | An instrument for seeing long distances. |
| Steel mirror | A small steel mirror used to signal, look around corners, and to examine one’s self. |
| Tarp | A weatherproof tarp able to be used as a means of coverage. |
| Tent | A small, simple structure to provide coverage and comfort in fair weather conditions. |
| Tongs | A tool used to hold items in the midst of crafting. |
| Torch | A tool used to create light for 1 hour. This creates a 15 ft bright light and a 15 ft dim light past the bright light. |
| Tweezers | A tool used to collect ingredients or remove things from ingredients such as seeds, thorns/needles, pedals, etc. |
| Vial | Used to store ingredients for crafting or to hold crafted ingredients such as potions or oils. |
| Water skin | A bladder that is able to hold multiple days worth of water. |
| Wedge | A triangular block used for crafting purposes or other various tasks. |
| Whetstone | Used to craft and maintain weapons. |
| Woodcutting axe | An axe used to gather wood used for crafting. |
Tool Kits
These are travel sized versions of tools that may be used on the road for small or simple tasks.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adventurer’s Kit | Includes a backpack, bedroll, a tarp, 50 ft of rope, a water skin, shovel, flint and steel, and steel mirror. |
| Alchemist’s Tools | An alembic, a set of beakers with metal frames, and a small mortar and pestle. Allows for simple crafting while on the road. |
| Chef’s Tools | A compact mess kit, a small knife set, and a blank book for recipes. Allows for simple crafting while on the road. |
| Climbing Kit | A bag that includes 50 ft of rope, a grappling hook, pitons, and a hammer. Grants a +5 to all Climbing checks when set up. |
| Disguise Kit | A set of powdered pigments and other make-ups used for special occasions or to shroud one’s self without the guise of illusions. Grants an Advantage to Social skill group checks or grants a Disadvantaged to those trying to identify the user. |
| Enchanter’s Tools | A set of colored candlesticks, incense, incense burner, mortal and pestle, soapstone, chalk, and a small blank book to store incantations. |
| Healer’s Kit | A set of bandages, splints, tweezers, clippers, and a pouch to hold medicines. Can be used once as part of a Short Rest to completely restore all HP to a creature before needing to be restocked by gathering medicine or buying ingredients. |
| Herbalist’s Tools | A mortal and pestle, tweezers, clippers, pouches, vials, and a vial of ink with a small blank book to make notes and press or print plants. Allows for the gathering of ingredients. |
| Mason’s Tools | A small set of mallets and hammers, chisels, wedges, brushes, and a shovel. Can be used for stonework and woodworking alike. |
| Musical Instrument | A crafted instrument used to create music, provoking emotion and joy to those around them. Allows for the performance and composition of song, which can be used to make good company or some coin. |
| Navigator’s Tools | A compass, calipers, sextant, ruler, spyglass, lead pencil and a blank sheet of map paper in a scroll case. Grants a +5 to land, sea, and vehicle travel. |
| Painter’s Tools | A small easel, palette, paints, a small wash bowl and a set of brushes with a painting knife. Allows for crafting pieces of art. |
| Smith’s Tools | A small hammer, tongs, and a hole punch set. Allows for repairing items and mending armor while on the road. |
| Tinker’s Tools | A set of hand tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches, and tubing cutters. Includes a set of lock picks. Allows for repairing items and crafting simple locks and traps while on the road. |
| Weaver’s Tools | A set of needles and thread, knitting and crocheting needles, a ball of yarn, and a handful of cloth patches. Allows for repairing items and simple crafting while on the road. |
Clothes
Crafted items that are worn and may be used for daily use or for specific occasions such as a social outing or the weather.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Artisan’s outfit | An outfit of breathable clothing, a leather apron, leather boots, and a belt with loops for tools. |
| Ceremonial outfit | A set of ceremonial clothes with soft shoes, pants, a long sleeved linen shirt, ceremonial robes or a tunic, and jewelry involving the ceremony. Used for special ceremonies such as holidays or weddings. |
| Cold weather outfit | A multiple layered set of clothing made for cold weather conditions, includes thermal underwear, a thick coat, a thick cloak, scarf, mittens, boots, and a hat that covers the ears. Allows for traversing cold conditions comfortably and the ability to traverse extreme cold conditions without penalty. |
| Common outfit | A simple one layer outfit used for non-laborious activity. |
| Entertainer’s outfit | A set of clothes meant to capture the eye and compliment a performance. Grants an Advantage on performances when attempting to captivate an audience. |
| Noble’s outfit | A set of expensive clothing, often with artistic patterned stitching or even gems and metals being worked into the clothing. A noble often has a signet ring or necklace in order to prove their lineage. |
| Peasant’s outfit | Nothing much but a set of rags. Light and thin cloth pants and shirt, with cloth wraps for shoes. |
| Royal outfit | A set of the most exquisite robes that can be crafted and bought. Custom tailored for kings, queens, and royal family members which often includes the royal signet into the clothing. |
| Scholar’s outfit | A set of robes for those who are on the quest for knowledge. Includes a robe, belt, a cap, and a sash or scarf or cloak. |
| Traveler’s outfit | A layered set of clothing with leather boots, pants, a button shirt, a jacket with pockets, a cloak or a scarf, and a wide brimmed hat. |
Maps
Maps are man-made sketches of the world that help with navigating the captured area. When acquiring a reliable and accurate map the interpreter gains a +2 on Geography or Dungeoneering checks based on the type of map.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Blank map | An item used in order to create a map. |
| Dungeon map | A map of a dungeon interior such as a cave, a castle, etc. |
| Local map | A map of a local area such as a state or country, or even as small as a town map. |
| Continental map | A map of continent from coastline to coastline. |
| World map | A map of the entire world with details such as landmarks, rivers and geography, etc. |
Perfumes
Perfumes are crafted items that create airborne effects. These aromas may be used for many purposes and are often a fun experimentation for proficient alchemists.
| Items | Description |
|---|---|
| Beast Pheromones | A concentrated extract of a Beast or other creature’s pheromones. Attracts that type of creature from within a 4 mile radius for 24 hours. |
| Beast Repellent | A concentrated extract of a Beast or other creature that has a chance to repel a creature within a 1 mile area from the user for 24 hours. |
| Cologne | Gives off a 20 ft Aura around the user that grants the user a +2 on Diplomacy skill checks, but creatures within the Aura have an Advantage on Awareness checks to detect the user. |
| Scented incense | A blend of incense and other ingredients that is burned for enjoyment as part of a Short Rest. All who are partaking in the Short Rest gain a +1 to hit and damage on all spells that are Sustainable. |
| Scented salts | A blend of bath salts and other ingredients that enhance the Relaxation Downtime, giving the user a Resistance to being Enraged for up to 72 hours. |
Poisons/Toxins
Concentrated extracts that are applied to the creature or to weapons in order to administer poisons and toxins. These can be extracted from dead or alive creatures or from plants that can pose threats to creatures. When attempting to apply these to creatures the attack targets the creature’s Fortitude Defense instead.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Fatal toxin/venom | A toxin that once injected Poisons the target for 4 (1d6) additional Poison damage at the beginning of their turn for 3 turns. |
| Sumac extract | A poison that can be used as a Standard Action that creates a 15 ft Cone. Creatures within the Cone that are hit by the attack are Poisoned for 2 (1d4) additional Poison damage at the beginning of their turn for 3 turns. Poisoned creatures lose Sustain on any Sustained spells and the ability to Sustain spells as long as they are Poisoned. |
| Beast venom | A venom that strickens the muscles when injected. The creature is Poisoned for 2 (1d4) additional Poison damage at the beginning of their turn and is Slowed for 3 turns. |
| Nerve gas | An airborne toxin that can be thrown up to 30 ft away and creates a 10 ft Burst. Those in the Burst that are hit by the attack are Stunned until the end of their next turn and Dizzied for another 2 turns after. |
Potions
Potions are alchemist brews that can be administered and are meant for alleviating ailments. Creating potions often requires Groceries gathered by Herbalist’s Tools and other parts depending on the recipe.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Base Solvent | A purified base used to mix ingredients to create potions, poison/toxin or oil. |
| Health Potion | Restores a number of Health Points equal to your Character Classes average Health Die x 1/2 your character’s level (minimum 1). |
| Mana Potion | Restores a number of Mana Points equal to your Character Classes average Mana Die x 1/2 your character’s level (minimum 1). |
| Rejuvinating Brew | A brew that cures one Condition. |
| Potion of Resistance | A brew that allows for the Resistance of a damage type or Condition depending on the ingredients. The effect lasts for 1 hour. |
Oils
Oils are useful crafts that have many applications. Oils can be ingredients or can be burned or applied to creatures or items for their effects.
| Items | Description |
|---|---|
| Citronella oils | Used as a light source when burned. Insectoid creatures within 30 ft of the burning source has a Disadvantage on attacks. |
| Essential oils | Typically used in Rituals and Seances, but can also be used for other purposes such as creating Perfumes. |
| Lantern oils | Used for a light source when burned. |
| Painting oils | Pigments of different colors used to make works of art with Painter’s Tools. |
Spell Focuses
For characters who are focused on being powerful casters, a spell focus held in the off-hand grants a +3 bonus to hit with their spells. There are multiple types spell focuses that yield different benefits when enchanted.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Orb | Crystal balls, beads, or metal balls that are worked to be worn or handled. |
| Staff | Metal or wood rods that are detailed to be personal works of art. |
| Wand | Pieces of wood that are carved and detailed to be personal works of art. |
Crafting Materials
These items are used for all manner of crafting. These consist of items that can be gathered, bought, or created with tools and workshops.
Cloths
Used to make clothes, armor and other items such as containers, clothes, and furniture with Weaver’s Tools.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Cotton | Soft, breathable and absorbant material most commonly used for clothing. |
| Leather | Material created from animal hide. Used to create straps, clothes, armors, and weapons. |
| Linen | Lightweight material that allows the wearer to stay comfortable in warmer weather. |
| Hemp | Durable, antibacterial material that is used for making clothes and bandages. |
| Hide | The skin of an animal that will be used to create leather or used for other purposes. |
| Silk | Smooth and lustrous material used for more elegant outfits. |
| Wool | Warm and insulating material used for cold weather conditions. |
Groceries
Ingredients required in order to create a Dish or items with Alchemist’s Tools. Groceries by themselves don’t offer any benefits when eaten, but they will provide nourishment to hunger. The list of ingredients here are incomplete and encouraged to be expanded on as your game needs. The benefits of Grocery items are limitless and can always be a helpful tool to place in environments for the players who are keen to gathering and cooking.
| Item | Food Type | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Beef | Meats & Nuts | Grants a +1 increase to all Athletics Skill Group checks. |
| Almonds | Meats & Nuts | Grants a +2 on Endurance skill checks. |
| Chicken | Meats & Nuts | Grants Temporary Hit Points at the beginning of each turn equal to the character’s average hit die. |
| Shrimp | Meats & Nuts | Health recovery provided to the character grants a +1 increase. |
| Quinoa | Grains | Resistance to being Slowed. |
| Rice | Grains | Extends the duration of food benefits by 6 hours. |
| Rye | Grains | Resistance to being knocked Prone. |
| Oats | Grains | Resistance to being Poisoned. |
| Lemon | Fruit | Resistance to Lightning damage. |
| Apple | Fruit | Grants a +1 increase to all Academia Skill Group checks. |
| Watermelon | Fruit | Provides hydration for the duration of the food benefit. |
| Pineapple | Fruit | Grants Temporary Mana Points at the beginning of each turn equal to the character’s average mana die. |
| Potato | Vegetable | Grants a +1 to hit with attacks that deal Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing. |
| Chickpeas | Vegetable | Resistance to being Lacerated. |
| Tomato | Vegetable | The Mana cost of casting spells is reduced by 1. |
| Carrot | Vegetable | Grants a +1 increase to all Perception Skill Group checks. |
| Butter | Dairy | Decreases effects that push or pull by 5 ft. |
| Yogurt | Dairy | Resistance to being Weakened. |
| Cheese | Dairy | Grants a +1 increase to all Social Skill Group checks. |
| Ice Cream | Dairy | Resistance to being Burned. |
| Lavender | Herbs & Spices | Resistance to being Deranged. |
| Cayenne | Herbs & Spices | Grants a +1 to hit with attacks that deal Fire damage. |
| Thyme | Herbs & Spices | Resistance to being Dizzied. |
| Cinnamon | Herbs & Spices | Resistance to being Frozen. |
Metals
Used to make all manner of items with Smithing Tools.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Brass | An alloy made from copper and zinc. Used to craft things such as, but not limited to, sculptures, musical instruments, armors, and shields. |
| Bronze | An alloy made from copper and tin. Used to craft things such as, but not limited to, sculptures, musical instruments, armor and shields |
| Copper | An essential metal for alloys. Used for creating brass and bronze. |
| Iron | An essential metal for alloys. An essential metal in creating steel as well as cast iron and wrought iron. |
| Lead | A dense and malleable metal used for creating ammunition or for decorative purposes. |
| Steel | One of the most common alloys. Used to create weapons, armor, and various tools. |
| Tin | An essential metal for alloys. Very corrosive resistant and used to craft things such as, but not limited to, coatings, decorative items, |
| Zinc | An essential metal for alloys. Used for galvanizing iron and steel, creating certain paints, and rubbers. |
Woods
Used to make all manner of items with Masonry Tools.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Cedar | A softwood that has a subtle lingering aroma that repels insects, repels rot, and can hold up in most weather conditions. |
| Cherry | A hardwood with bright tone that with mellow over time and a natural luster with a basic finish. Very rot resistant. |
| Fir | A softwood that is the hardest of the softwoods. Used for construction as well as furniture. |
| Oak | A hardwood that is strong and versatile. Can be used for most purposes. |
| Mahogany | A rare hardwoodwood with a deep reddish-brown that is elegant as well as insect and rot resistant. |
| Maple | A hardwood with a light color and smooth feeling. Popularly used with musical instruments. |
| Pine | A softwood that is very common and abundant. Takes paints, stains, and sealants well, making it popular for housing material. |
| Spruce | A softwood that is lightweight and versatile. An excellent wood for stringed instruments due to its resonance. |
| Walnut | A hardwood that is dark and rich, very impact absorbent and is not easily warped or twisted. Does need a coat to resist insects if used outdoors. |
Services
Services are often what drives commerce among populations in order to drive a civilization. These are common amongst the life of adventurers.
Commerce and Lodging
These are general categories of buildings that the players will encounter as they travel from place to place. The list not limited to what is provided and is ever expanding based on the style of game being played.
| Service | Description |
|---|---|
| Bookstore/Library | A place where you may buy or borrow books, maps, and scrolls. |
| Cartwright | A place where you may repair wheels for carts and wagons as well as a place where you may buy a cart or wagon or pay for passage to another location. |
| Dock/Port | A place where boats may be bought, sold, or provided port. |
| Guardhouse | A place for law enforcement to train, recruit, and provide space for their guardsmen. Often also houses barracks for keeping criminals. |
| Grocer/Market | A place where a selection of groceries and crafting ingredients may be bought. This could be a marketplace with vendors, an established business, or a franchise. |
| Guildhall | A place where craftsman may go in order to learn, teach, have Workshop and crafting material access for a discount if able to be provided, and can be provided work during Downtime. |
| Inn | A place for lodging, where there are rooms available to stay for a time. Accommodations may include more than just a room with a place to sleep depending on the quality of the venue. |
| Restaurant/Tavern | A place where people gather for food, drink, and merriment. The atmosphere would depend on the venue and the quality of the Dishes provided may vary depending on the location; Poor. A low quality Dish that wasn’t that worthy of making and yields no benefits other than fending off starvation. Common. A decent Dish that yields one benefit based on the main ingredient. Good. A tasty Dish that yields two benefits based on the main and side ingredient. Premium. A delicious Dish that yields all three benefits based on the main ingredient and two side ingredients. |
| Shrine/Temple | A place where communities practice religious services and ceremonies. Can also be a place to treat lasting effects such as curses, hauntings, etc. |
| Stables | A place where mounts may be bought, sold, or provided food and board. They’re also often a good place to find a leather worker if there is not a dedicated leather worker in the area. |
| Theater | A place such as an amphitheater, ballroom, or a plaza where one can spend time to unwind and watch a performance such as a concert, debate, play, etc. |
| Townhall | A place where the officials of the local establishment convene to create permits, officiate documentation, and establish local law. |
Hirelings
Sometimes services are performed by individuals.
| Service | Description |
|---|---|
| Artist | A hireling that can be used for commissioning pieces of art or to liven an area with a performance. |
| Driver | A hireling that is trained in a form of vehicular travel and navigation. |
| Scout | A hireling that can travel to a location in order to gather information and create or copy a map. |
| Scribe | A hireling that can create and copy documents and scrolls. |
| Security | A hireling who is ready to protect something or someone in case of danger. |
| Translator | A hireling that can translate documents and scrolls or perform live translations. |
Mounts & Vehicles
Services that can be rented or bought in order to travel.
| Service | Description |
|---|---|
| Airship | A high-tech ship that is able to navigate the skies, but cannot travel in water. |
| Beast | A beast such as a horse or a donkey. Can be saddled and easily hold the weight of the rider. |
| Cart | A wheeled vehicle that may have handles for a person to push or pull, or can have an attachment for an animal harness for a Mount to pull. |
| Rowboat | A small boat that can be navigated with using paddles. |
| Ship | A large boat that can carry a large amount of people and equipment. |
| Stagecoach | An elegant wheeled vehicle that can carry a handful of people, a comfortable seat for the driver, and can have one or multiple attachments for animal harnesses for a Mount to pull. |
| Wagon | A large wheeled vehicle that can carry a large amount of weight and can have one or multiple attachments for animal harnesses for a Mount to pull. |