Each character has a certain amount of starting wealth, either in cash or in belongings. The amount varies depending on the circumstances of the character and his or her history.
Wealth is rarely all cash. Much of the wealth is in the form of clothes, tools, weapons and equipment, some of which you start with
If you are an Escaped Transported Criminal or Runaway Servant, Unskilled Laborer or Escaped Slave.
The clothes on your back
A small belt knife
Belt pouch with 2 days of food
Quart water bottle
1D4 Cash ($10 to $40)
If you are a Lower Class Commoner who is a voluntary emigrant, or a Released Indentured Servant, with a Trade or skill.
The clothes on your back plus 1 change of ‘good’ clothes
Tools of your Trade Value = $200 (see below)
A small belt knife
Assorted personal property of $75 value
2d4 cash ($20 – $80)
Tools of the Trades
Carpenter, Cooper, Wainwright = Assorted wood working tools, saws, hammers, chisels etc in wooden tool box.
Cobbler, Leather Worker, Seamstress, Tailor = Assorted needles, scissors, awls, punches, thimbles etc. in a leather or canvas carry bag.
Gunsmith, Silversmith, Blacksmith = Assorted hammers, files, tongs, chisels, wrenches etc in a wooden tool box.
Mason or Stonecutter = assorted hammers, chisels wedges etc in Canvas carry bag
If you are a regular, unemployed Seaman
The clothes on your back plus 1 change of ‘good’ clothes
A small belt knife
2 Snaplock Belt pistols with Small powder flask, gun kit and a
dozen balls
Sea Chest with assorted personal property of $50 value
2d4 cash ($20 – $80)
Unemployed, down on his luck, Pirate who has drunk and partied and gambled away most of his or her money.
The clothes on your back
large knife
2 Snaplock Belt pistols Small powder flask, gun kit and a dozen
balls
Cutlass
Duffel with assorted personal property of $35 value
1d2 cash ($10 – $20)
If you are a skilled, (Carpenter, Sailmaker/Tailor, etc) unemployed Seaman
The clothes on your back plus 1 change of ‘good’ clothes
Tools of your Trade Value = $200 (see below)
A small belt knife
2 Snaplock Belt pistols with Small powder flask, gun kit and a
dozen balls
Sea Chest with assorted personal property of $50 value
2d4 cash ($20 – $80)
Tools of the Trades
Carpenter, Cooper = Assorted wood working tools, saws, hammers, chisels etc in wooden tool box.
Cobbler, Leather Worker, Sailmaker, Tailor = Assorted needles, scissors, awls, punches, thimbles, patterns, etc. in a leather or canvas carry bag.
If you are ex military… As a common soldier, to have retained your musket or musketoon, you either bought it (under the table) or took it when you deserted!
Pistols and Hangers are often the property of the soldier since they aren’t usually standard issue.
Officers own their own weapons.
Ex Infantry Soldier
The clothes on your back plus 1 change of ‘good’ clothes
belt knife
Doglock military musket Powder flask, gun kit and a dozen balls
Hanger
Duffel and leather pack with assorted personal property of $70
value
2D6 cash ($20 – $120)
Ex Cavalry Soldier
The clothes on your back plus 1 change of ‘good’ clothes
belt knife
2 Doglock Horse Pistols powder flask, gun kit and a dozen balls
Saber OR Backsword
Duffel and leather pack with assorted personal property of $70
value
2D6 cash ($20 – $120)
Ex Artillery Soldier
The clothes on your back plus 1 change of ‘good’ clothes
belt knife
2 Doglock Belt Pistols powder flask, gun kit and a dozen balls
OR Doglock military musketoon, Powder flask, gun kit and a dozen
balls
Hanger
Duffel and leather pack with assorted personal property of $80
value
2D6 cash ($20 – $120)
Ex Junior Officer, Infantry
The clothes on your back plus 1 change of ‘good’ clothes
belt knife
2 Doglock Belt Pistols powder flask, gun kit and a dozen balls
Saber OR Mortuary Sword OR Rapier
Small Telescope
Chest and leather pack with assorted personal property of $200
value
3D6 cash ($30-$180)
Ex Junior Officer, Cavalry
The clothes on your back plus 1 change of ‘good’ clothes
belt knife
2 Doglock Horse Pistols powder flask, gun kit and a dozen balls
Saber OR Backsword
Chest and leather pack with assorted personal property of $230
value
3D6 cash ($30-$180)
Ex Junior Officer, Artillery
The clothes on your back plus 1 change of ‘good’ clothes
belt knife
2 Doglock Belt Pistols powder flask, gun kit and a dozen balls
Saber OR Mortuary sword OR Rapier
Small Telescope
Chest and leather pack with assorted personal property of $200
value
3D6 cash ($30-$180)
Ex Junior Naval Officer
The clothes on your back plus 1 change of ‘good’ clothes
a small belt knife
2 Doglock Naval pistols Small powder flask, gun kit and a dozen
balls
Cutlass OR Saber
Sextant and telescope
Sea Chest with assorted personal property of $150 value
3D6 cash ($30-$180)
Educated Upper Class
You are a voluntary emigrant or professional either seeking employment in your career or with an established employment prospect awaiting you.
The clothes on your back plus 1 extra set and 1 change of ‘good’
clothes
Tools of your Profession Value = $400 (See below)
a small belt knife
Brace of flintlock pocket pistols Small powder flask, gun kit and
a dozen balls
Chest and Valise with assorted personal property of $250
value
5D6 cash ($50 – $300)
Tools of the Profession
Doctor or Surgeon = Scalpels, knives, drugs, tonics, elixers,
bandages, instruments, sutures, clamps, bullet extractors, saws,
medical books etc
Naturalist = Books, note and sketch pads, drawing supplies,
sample cases, microscope, telescope, etc
Engineer = Transit, surveying gear, books, notepads, writing
materials, compass, square, drafting gear etc.
Lawyer = Books and more books, portable desk, writing materials
