Acquisitions Incorporated

SOWING YOUR OATHS
The oath that you take (or break) as a paladin defines
your character as a center of moral authority in the
world. And that works just fine in an Acquisitions Incor-
porated campaign, albeit with a few minor adjustments.

OATH OF CONQUEST

Most paladins who take the Oath of Conquest consider

martial subjugation the ultimate form of defeat for an

enemy. You have a wider view, though, and are able

to embrace monetary or business-related conquest as

equally fulfilling activities. Ts a business rival really all

that different from a rampaging dragon? Both are dan-

gerous and antisocial, and both sit on a hoard of wealth

that could be yours i f you're brave enough to take it.

OATH OF DEVOTION
As a paladin devoted to the ideals of order and justice,
you're in a perfect position to guide your franchise to
great ends-even as you make an excellent foil for the
less-savory plans of your fellow franchisees. Your insis-
tence on dealing with business partners fairly, honoring
legally signed contracts, and promoting the general wel-
fare of the world helps you cement your franchise's repu-
tation as a group worth dealing with. It might just take a
little bit of convincing for your fellow party members to
see things your way.

OATH OF VENGEANCE

The fury brought to bear by an Oath of Vengeance

paladin fits well into most Acquisitions Incorporated

campaigns. Those who break contracts, renege on

deals, fail to repay debts, or otherwise break their word

can expect a visit from you in your role as the executor

of vengeance. And if your fellow franchisees can make

a bit of profit by picking up the pieces when your job is

done, then everyone's happy.

RANGE R

All that is gold does not glitter. But frankly, if you've got the

choice, take the glittering gold every time. That nonshiny

stuff loses a ton of resale value.

Loving nature, exploring the wilderness, companioning

with animals: most people wouldn't view these things

as obvious assets for the rough-and-tumble business of

running an Acquisitions Incorporated franchise. But

most people are wrong about everything. Few Acq Inc

franchises set their roots or undertake all their business

i n urban areas. As such. countless adventures will call a

franchise into the wilds. where a qualified ranger makes

the difference between forlorn failure and fabulous

success. Even when a franchise engages i n commerce

in the cities and tow ns of the real m, a ranger's keen

senses, sharp blades. and Resh-seeking arrows will

never find lack of use.

CONTROL OF THE MARKET

The notion of being a defender is core to your identity as

a ranger. As a member of Acquisitions Incorporated, you

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oth Rangers like to work alone • but it is c onvenient. w h en

ers are around to d raw the arrows to themselves.

- Morga:m

channel your natural proclivity for protectiveness into a

razor-sharp focus on the franchise. Pure profit is never

an end in and of itself, but whatever deep-seated per-

sonal goals you only ever talk about in the dead of night

over a dying fire, those goals need financing.

Your role as a defender and a controller of problems

makes you a natural leader for sure. Your sense of

selflessness and integrity can help shape and guide the

more unscrupulous business plans of your allies. Like-

wise, the other members of your franchise might panic

when that crate of figurines of wondrous power you ac-

quired turns out to all be self-activating obsidian steeds.

But you bave the steady nerves and earnest resolve to

revert and revise any pear-shaped plans.

ANIMALS ARE EVERYWHERE

The balance of nature is no less strong within civiliza-

tion than it is in the wilds, and the streets and sewers of

towns and cities are their own thriving ecosystem. As a

ranger w ho spends par t of your time in urban settings,

you quickly learn to seek out the companionship of some

of the many beasts that inhabit those settings.

U RBA N BEAST FRIENDS

dlO Beast

Rat

2 Pigeon

3 Skunk

4 Crow

5 Raccoon

6 Possum

7 Sn ake

8 Toad

9 Giant beetle

10 Lizard

No WEAPONS ALLOWED

Your instinctive ability to blend into the natural back-

ground has applications even outside the wilderness.

During business meetings with rivals or attempts to play

nice w ith the nobility, bei ng forbidden from carryi ng

weapons doesn't slow you down. Whether you channel

your enemies' impending destruction through mundane

equipment, thoughtful gifts, or a packed lunch. you and

your improvised weapons are always ready for action.

DISGUISED WEAPONS

d6 Object (Improvised Weapon)

The roas ted drumstick of a h uge bird (g re atclub;

longsword if a shard of bone is b roken off)

2 A long loaf of stale bread (mace)

3 A musical instru m e nt missing all but one s t ring

(short bow)

4 A racket used in a popular sport (handaxe, battleaxe)

5 A metal-tipped c rutch (greatsword, spear)

6 A large bottle of wine (mace, shortsword if shattered)