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====How Do Henchlings Work?==== | ====How Do Henchlings Work?==== | ||
Hirelings, followers, pets, and other non-PC hangers-on are represented by a Δ, 1d6 HD, HP, gear, and either a Trait or a special ability. They can carry up to 5 inventory slots, or up to 10 if they're willing to be encumbered and move slowly. They are tied to one PC, just like equipment, and only that PC rolls for them. | Hirelings, followers, pets, and other non-PC hangers-on are represented by a Δ, 1d6 HD, HP, gear, and either a Trait or a special ability. They can carry up to 5 inventory slots, or up to 10 if they're willing to be encumbered and move slowly. They are tied to one PC, just like equipment, and only that PC rolls for them. | ||
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Roll the henchling's Δ when they're harmed, doing something dangerous (including combat,) or using their special ability for the first time in a situation. If their Trait applies to the roll, roll with advantage. On a 1-3, they take damage if applicable. On a 4+, they do it as best as they can, make their special ability available, or deal their damage in combat. | Roll the henchling's Δ when they're harmed, doing something dangerous (including combat,) or using their special ability for the first time in a situation. If their Trait applies to the roll, roll with advantage. On a 1-3, they take damage if applicable. On a 4+, they do it as best as they can, make their special ability available, or deal their damage in combat. | ||
− | When a henchling's Δ steps down, it can be stepped back up with a good night's rest, food and drink, achieving their goals, or maybe a successful CHA check. Hirelings expect some sort of payment, negotiated when hired, whether a lump sum or a daily wage. | + | When a henchling's Δ steps down, it can be stepped back up with a good night's rest, food and drink, achieving their goals, or maybe a successful CHA check. Hirelings expect some sort of payment, negotiated when hired, whether a lump sum or a daily wage. Followers and pets might work for love of the game and trust of the PCs, but they still expect to be treated well and given good equipment. A henchling whose Δ fizzles out quits or flees. |
====How Does Combat Work?==== | ====How Does Combat Work?==== |