Cleric, Missionary

In contrast to the proselyte, the missionary seeks to bring others into the fold by showing how the followers of his god aid those in need.

The Quintessential Cleric
Author Sam Witt
Publisher Mongoose Publishing
Publish date 2002

Seeking out areas afflicted with hardship of any kind, the missionary does his best to bring relief to the suffering, offering kind words of support and understanding in his sermons. Those who seem interested are often invited to prayer sessions or other religious services to learn more about the god that has sent mercy into their life. The missionary seeks to convert those in need, using mercy and compassion to convince others to follow his lead. While the missionary is rarely forceful in his sermons, his quiet insistence on ministering to those in need can bring him into conflict with other religions or government agencies.

Bonuses: The missionary is a sterling example of what good can be done by religious leaders. His compassion and empathy allow him to connect with others in a way that even bards envy – a missionary receives a +4 competence bonus to all Diplomacy checks.

Penalties: The downside of the missionary’s generosity and heart-felt sympathy for all people is his willingness to part with his money. The missionary tithes 20% of his income to his temple but if he is unable to return to his own temple, the missionary will tithe at least once per month to the nearest allied temple he can find.