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J ADE R EGENT P LAYER ’ S G UIDE

T he distant lands of Tian Xia contain the promise

caravan guards for traders headed either south to Varisia

or across the snowy mountains of the north. This life of

traveling may inspire dwarves prone to wanderlust, and

the hardy members of this race are particularly suited to

the hardships of caravan travel.

of an unlimited number of mysterious and

captivating spectacles, but also within this

mystical realm is the ever-lurking fear of the unknown

and the untrustworthy. After all, not everything is as it

seems in Golarion, and this holds doubly true in this

part of the world, where the lands themselves seem to

constantly change, simultaneously enchanted by the

benevolent kami and plagued by the demonic oni. Wary

adventurers know to carefully scrutinize even the most

mundane creature, as it can just as easily change shape

into either something equally harmless or a monster of

devastating proportions. Regardless of the ever-shifting

nature of Tian Xia, one crucial rule remains constant:

keep your eyes open.

In the Jade Regent Adventure Path, PCs will travel

epic distances with a crew of lively NPCs, starting in the

familiar nation of Varisia and ending up on the other

side of the world. As a result, the primary element you

should keep in mind when creating your character is the

fact that while the Adventure Path begins in Sandpoint, it

won’t stay there—build your character as someone eager

to leave this quiet town to seek adventure elsewhere in

the world and you’ll be set! This guide’s purpose is to

help players create and equip their characters so they can

readily take on the challenges and trials they will face

along the journey to a different continent. In addition to

spoiler-free details pertaining to the types of areas PCs

are most likely to encounter on their legendary voyage,

this guide will provide campaign traits to f lesh out

characters’ backgrounds, advice on races and classes, and

rules regarding their relationships with important NPCs

and the caravan they’ll be traveling with.

E LVES

To outlanders, elves may seem content to live their long

lives out in quiet contemplation and relaxation, but in fact

many elves grow tired of long stays in one region. This

truth, plus their innate attraction to the supernatural,

sometimes draws them to distant lands. Elves abound

in the Mierani Forest in Varisia, though many are

disheartened by their inability to reclaim the ancient

elven city of Celwynvian and may seek to escape the land

that reminds them of what they lost. Those unfortunate

Forlorn within Varisia may seek refuge from their own

lives of sadness by joining a caravan on its way to distant

lands and thus removing themselves from surroundings

that have grown too intimate and allowing a glimmer

of hope into their otherwise drab existences. With their

aff inity for nature and its sometimes mysterious inner

workings, elves are highly sought by traders and other

caravan leaders to keep an eye out for anything seemingly

unnatural or out of place on the often overgrown and

rugged trade routes north of Varisia.

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G NOMES

With their love of the wondrous and their unceasing

desire to take in all that there is to be experienced,

gnomes have a great many reasons to join a caravan

on its way to distant lands. While many gnomes call

Varisia their home—whether speaking of the vivacious

and colorful woods of Sanos Forest or the comfortable

cottage homes of Whistledown—the comforts of a

fairly developed nation such as Varisia can begin to feel

stif ling to adventurous gnomes, and joining a caravan to

trek to colorful (and perhaps a tad treacherous) foreign

lands is an excellent way to relieve such tension. Varisia is

home to its own amazing sights, but the life of a caravan

member is truly unparalleled for wandering-prone

gnomes, whose appreciation for new experiences will aid

them well in a lengthy and perilous journey.

R ACES

Considering the air of mystery surrounding much of Tian

Xia , it should be no surprise that individuals of all races

and ethnic backgrounds voyage from the comfortable

lands of Varisia to the Dragon Empires.

D WARVES

The Lands of the Linnorm Kings, sparsely inhabited as

they are, nonetheless stand as direct gateways between

Varisia and the Crown of the World. Because of this,

dwarves are no strangers to the idea of making perilous

journeys, familiar as they are with travelers making

their way through the unforgiving lands. Copper is one

of the most prevalent trade goods to come out of the

Lands of the Linnorm Kings, drawn out of the vast mine

in Kopparberget. The metal is often shipped south to

Varisia, where it is ref ined in the vast halls of Janderhoff

before being traded to traveling merchant caravans.

Dwarven mercenaries and warriors are often hired as

H ALF -E LVES

Half-elves are rare in the Inner Sea, and Varisia is no

exception. The close proximity of elven and human

settlements creates much intermingling between the

two races, but few trysts last long enough to foster a half-

elf child. Nonetheless, the few half-elves who do dwell

within Varisia tend to gravitate toward the larger cities

on the coasts, where they are more readily accepted and

can interact with numerous people while not getting too

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honest machinations of trade along the routes from Varisia

to other nations, bringing illicit goods with them to

peddle on the side; more honorable individuals, however,

may instead use their skills to ward off would-be swindlers

and bandits they might encounter on the road. Half lings

from communities such as Baslwief can make a tidy prof it

trading their mined ores to other parts of Varisia or lands

to the north. Caravans often f ind half lings particularly

useful in roles such as cooks, scouts and messengers, and

thus seek to hire such talented individuals.

M INKAI O VERVIEW

The vast continent of Tian Xia is made up of many distinct

nations, each with its own cultural traditions and rich

history. With the collapse of the Imperial Lung Wa over a

century ago, much of the continent’s mainland has been

thrown into disorder and civil war, though the outlying

nations remain independent of these internal conflicts.

The Minkai Empire, one the largest nations in Tian Xia,

would have been the most powerful region left standing

after the collapse of Imperial Lung Wa had it not quickly

begun to see the demise of its own power structure as

well. The official ruler of Minkai, the unenthused Emperor

Shigure Higashiyama, has recently been removed from

the Jade Throne and taken into hiding by the Higashiyama

clan, supposedly for his own safety. The Higashiyama clan

installed a temporary ruler in his place to maintain order

as the nation began to fall apart, but the Jade Regent is

becoming an increasingly infamous public figure, and

none can tell how much longer the instable nation will

remain standing.

H UMANS

Making up the bulk of Varisian society, humans come

from all over the Inner Sea region to the wild frontier.

Whether they be honest artisans, mysterious fortune-

tellers, or stalwart adventurers, humans always have

a place within Varisia, and f lock to settlements both

large and small. Popular societies include the trade-

haven of Magnimar, as well as the quiet (though often

unfortunate) town of Sandpoint. The call to adventure

is always there, and many who thought they could settle

down f ind themselves once again on the road via caravan,

a mode of transportation that promises excitement as

well as prof it. It was humans who forged or rediscovered

many of the trade routes spanning Varisia and the other

nations of the north, and the human drive to explore

and expand across the continents of Golarion continues

to spur adventurers toward traveling. Ever-curious and

seeking to make their own way in the world, humans are

almost instinctually attracted to the grand adventure

of travel to foreign lands, tantalized and charmed as

they are by magnif icently crafted goods, mesmerizing

cultural traditions, and the unfamiliar mannerisms of

foreign peoples.

attached to any particular family. Half-elves are prone to

traveling in order to seek out a place where they can be

truly happy and f it in. With their sharp wits and love of

adventure, half-elves are often recruited for caravans to

act as scouts or to aid their traveling partners with their

keen insight.

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H ALF -O RCS

Shunned and despised in most lands as monstrosities,

half-orcs f ind little refuge from this common hatred even

in distant lands. Their goblinoid visages are considered

disgusting and terrifying to communities around the

world. Nonetheless, half-orcs are always esteemed for

their brute strength and raw power, and are often sought

as caravan guards by traders venturing from the Inner

Sea. In Varisia, half-orcs are most commonly found in

the lawless city of Urglin, where they f ight daily to retain

some sense of control over their tormented existences.

The prospect of traveling away from their homeland—

which serves as a constant reminder of their unfortunate

origins—is often motive enough for half-orcs to join a

caravan headed toward foreign nations.

C LASSES

Characters of all classes can f ind reason to join a traveling

caravan headed out of Varisia, but those whose skills and

abilities are both viable and useful on a long and perilous

trek will be best suited for the journey.

A LCHEMISTS

Forever seeking oddities and rare materials to brew into

concoctions as eccentric as their own selves, alchemists

regard travel as a prime opportunity to obtain rare

chemicals and ingredients for their concoctions. North

of Varisia, however, the lands become more perilous

and less rewarding for dedicated herbalists, as the frosty

winds generally kill any plants that may have been useful

in brewing new potables.

Recommendations : Alchemists, being the varied and

versatile party members they are, will f ind themselves

useful most of the time during the journey in this

H ALFLINGS

Half lings are prone to traveling, f inding comfort in

making their unique qualities useful to travelers and

forging their way as best they can in the human-run trade

settlements of Varisia. Half lings with f lexible moral

compasses can easily f ind a way to exploit the otherwise

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Adventure Path, but this class may prove to be a challenging

one to play for the f irst couple adventures. Suggested skills

for alchemists include Knowledge (nature), Spellcraft,

and Survival.

proves a boon in this formidable voyage. Particularly

brave (or simply bullheaded) cavaliers from other lands

visit Varisia in order to build their fame and win great

renown, only to realize their ambition would be better

received in even more distant lands. Cavaliers are always

looking for more followers for their cause, and recruiting

an entire caravan can be seen as only the beginning

to an entire journey teeming with potential converts.

More solitary individuals who don’t necessarily seek

the assistance of others may view the voyage to distant

nations as a personal challenge with no reward save for

the personal satisfaction of having accomplished such an

epic journey.

Recommendations : Cavaliers belonging to the Order

of the Dragon or the Order of the Shield would be the

most cohesive members of a tight-knit band traveling

northward, and their powers to aid allies in combat would

be a valuable asset in the frigid and dangerous regions

of the north. Suggested skills include Bluff, Diplomacy,

Ride, and Sense Motive.

B ARBARIANS

Barbaric warriors are common throughout areas of the

Storval Plateau in eastern Varisia, and their brute strength

and iron resolve are often welcome traits among traveling

caravans. Shoanti and Kellid barbarians hailing from the

northern reaches of Avistan are not strangers to the roads

travelers and traders traverse, and such individuals can

earn a substantial wage by escorting trade caravans and

diplomats to faraway nations.

Recommendations : Barbarians of all makes might

have reason to travel many miles away from Varisia, but

those with the Mounted Fury archetype will have an

easier time making the long voyage over mountains by

horseback. Barbarians who make use of the Invulnerable

Rager archetype and select invulnerability to cold climate

effects for their Extreme Endurance ability will best

withstand the harsh chill of the north. Suggested skills

include Climb, Perception, and Survival.

C LERICS

Traveling clerics are already quite common among the

Inner Sea region, and their presence is often considered

a must by caravans who hope to live long enough to make

it to their destinations. Varisian clerics tend to worship

Desna, while natives of the Lands of the Linnorm Kings

gravitate toward Gorum. Clerics of these deities, as

well as those of other gods that seek to do good while

maintaining the inherent balance of nature, will f ind

their skills of utmost importance among a caravan. The

perils of foreign poisons and ailments prove a constant

threat to travelers, making clerics’ divine healing powers

a valuable asset.

Recommendations : Clerics of all domains will be useful

to the party, but certain specializations will likely be

more useful than others, particularly those with healing

and protective powers, or those who do combat against

evil forces such as outsiders. Strong domain choices

include the Good, Protective, and Travel domains, and

useful subdomains include Exploration and Revolution.

Suggested skills include Heal, Knowledge (nobility), and

Sense Motive.

B ARDS

Bards seeking to regale audiences and capture their hearts

(or purses) with tales of epic journeys need look no further

than a caravan voyage throughout and beyond the lands

of Varisia. While Varisian culture is rich, its familiarity

often gives rise to wanderlust in bards, who are welcome

among caravan parties for their ability to boost morale

and inspire courage during diff icult times. Cunning

Varisian bards who have overstayed their welcome in cities

such as Riddleport and Magnimar may seek refuge in the

distant lands to the north or even farther, and tribal bards

hailing from hillier regions such as the Kodar Mountains

and Storval Plateau are often privy to tales of the lands

to the north, stoking their curiosity. Many other bards

are motivated to take on long journeys by their desire to

enlarge their repertoires and win renown.

Recommendations : Bards’ skill sets will prove useful

in much of this Adventure Path, but certain abilities may

aid bards during their journey more than others. While

part of this Adventure Path involves a long overland

journey, bards will still have numerous opportunities to

interact with various and diverse elements of societies

and cultures. Suggested skills include Acrobatics, Bluff,

Linguistics, Stealth, and Use Magic Device.

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D RUIDS

Most druids take to traveling easily, as they already exist

on the outskirts of society. While the wilder areas of

Varisia may entertain appreciators of nature for a time,

the prospect of even stronger forces of nature often drives

druids to travel. Caravans are usually composed of those

with an aff inity for the more natural ways of life, and

druids tend to get along with these nomadic types who

have chosen to shun civilization for a variety of reasons.

C AVALIERS

Honorable and dedicated cavaliers might have any

number of reasons to join a caravan’s expedition, and

their dedication to their group of fellow adventurers

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