TEXT: The Smuggling Division responsibility is to maintain the flow of “quality” goods into and out of the City. They may also divert
  certain goods to other locations to meet market demands.
  Requirements
  Base Attack Bonus: +6
  Family Outing: 12 TU
  Annual Time Units: 3 TU
  Annual License: 1,500 gp.
  Residency: Verbobonc
  Special: Must have the Uncanny Dodge ability and spend 6 months as a Cousin; or spend 6 months as a Cousin and be offered
  a promotion by an “Aunt” or “Uncle” gained from adventure play.
  Benefits
  Underworld Knowledge: Brothers are introduced to many techniques during their training. The training varies by Family
  Division to ensure members are well versed in applying their trade. Brothers of the Smuggling Division gain a +3 competence
  bonus to Bluff and Gather Information skill checks within the Verbobonc Regional Campaign Setting.
  Protection of the Family: Brothers are able to have slight offenses forgiven or lightened when working on a ‘chore’ for the
  family. If a character is playing in a module that requires a task to be performed for the family and caught twisting the laws of
  the Viscount, they are able to bring the influence of the Merchants to their benefit. This is a double-edged sword and carries
  repercussions with the Family. Brother must forfeit any personal treasure gained from the event to the Family and pay 250 gp
  for each TU of the sentence that is paroled to repay the favor granted. Crimes of Murder or against Nobles are outside the
  ability of the family to aid.
  Made Man – Brothers have been granted greater access to the Family’s fortunes enabling the Brother to gain 100% reduction
  on Adventure Standard, High and Luxury Lifestyle costs for play in the Verbobonc Regional Campaign.
  Feats: Alluring, Acrobatic, Chink in the Armor, Dash, Jack of All Trades, Multicultural, Persuasive, Quicker then the Eye,
  Shadow and Trustworthy from S&S; Eyes in the Back of Your Head and Prone Attack from S&F and Dwarf’s Toughness,
  Faster Healing, Resist Poison, Resistance to Energy from MotW
  Equipment (mundane) – whip dagger from S&F; grapple-firing crossbow and waterproofing from S&S and mithral rapier,
  mithral shirt from DMG.
  Equipment (magical) – barricade buckler, belt of many pockets, nondescript box from S&S; vest of resistance (+3, +4) from
  T&B and weapon enchantment defending (all weapons), and dancing or speed (weapon type: _______________) [as part of
  joining, the character must choose either the dancing or speed enhancement, crossing off the other and must write in one
  type of weapon], armor enhancement galmered, shadow or invulnerability (armor type: _______________) [as part of joining,
  the character must choose 1 armor enhancement, crossing off the other 2 and must write in one type of armor], bag of holding
  (Bag 3, 4, 5), bracers of armor +6, circlet of persuasion, dust of appearance, dust of disappearance, dust of tracelessness,
  gloves of Dexterity (+4, +6), hat of disguise, necklace of adaptation, portable hole, ring of chameleon power, ring of mind
  shielding, robe of blending, wings of flying from DMG.
  Special – Brothers begin to develop a network of their own for gathering information and maintaining control over their duty
  area. This gives the Brother a unique resource that can be leveraged for aid or information. There is a cost associated with
  each contact. Contact the Meta-Campaign Director at meta-campaign@verbobonc.net when petitioning for a contact.
  Regional Adaptable Prestige Classes – Brothers have access to advance in the Dread Pirates and Outlaw of the Crimson
  Road prestige classes. Notify the Verbobonc Meta-Campaign Director prior to advancing in a regional prestige class.
  has acquired the following Meta-Campaign Certificate from the Verbobonc Triad
  ~ the Battirovka Family Brother ~ Smuggling ~
  This certificate should be presented to the DM prior to play.
  Additional information can be found in the ‘Wayfarer’s Guide to Verbobonc’ or our web site at verbobonc.net
  Questions, comments or requests can be sent to: meta-campaign@verbobnc.net
  DM Signature: ___________________________ RPGA #: __________
  Convention: _____________________________ Date: _____________
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  Ths certificate is the property of Wizards of the Coast and has a $0 actual cash value.
  
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