More comfortable with travel and skilled with livestock than a Farmer, a bit more sedentary and 'tame' than a nomad, the Herder is the type of Occupation for those rural folk whose livelihood is focused on animal husbandry of various kinds.

Beginning Hero Suggestions: Herders fall somewhere between farmers and nomads with regards to their adventurous nature. That said, the number of shepherds, cowherds, horsemen, and yes, even assistant pig boys that have gone on to great things should not be ignored by those looking for their next hero.

Appropriate Homelands: Usually, see farmer.

Abilities:

Specializations:

• Cowherd: Exchange sling combat for Staff combat, if desired. Exchange Run Fast for Ride [beast] if appropriate.
• Shepherd: No changes.
• Pig boy: Exchange sling combat for Staff combat.
• Horse rancher: Exchange Sling combat for Archery, exchange Run Fast for Ride Horse.

Typical Personality Traits: (optional)

Typical Followers:

Standard of Living: Common

Typical Equipment: Rope or other appropriate equipment. Weapon. Camping gear.

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