

The increase is the same amount as the Wealth bonus loss the character would experience if the character purchased an object with a purchase DC equal to the sale value. Selling an object can provide an increase to a character’s Wealth bonus. Assuming the object is undamaged and in working condition, the sale value is equal to the object’s purchase DC (as if purchased new) minus 3. To sell something, a character first needs to determine its sale value. Otherwise, characters gain wealth by leveling up and effectively "getting paid" for their work. In such cases, the benefit translates into a Wealth award. For every 5 points by which the character exceeds the DC, he or she gains an additional +1 to his or her Wealth bonus.Īfter the Wealth bonus increase a character gains from the Profession check result (if the check succeeds), the number of ranks the character has in this skill increases his or her Wealth bonus as shown on the right.Ī character's Wealth bonus recovers as the character advances.Īdventuring may result in characters finding valuable items.

If the character succeeds, his or her current Wealth bonus increases by +1. (If the character has no ranks in the skill, this check is a Wisdom check.) The DC is equal to the character’s current Wealth bonus. Every time a character gains a new level, make a Profession ( Wis) check. Regaining Wealth Table: Level Up Wealth Increase ResultĪ character’s Wealth bonus recovers as the character advances. Sometimes, it is helpful to know the conversion for Wealth bonus or Purchase DC to real dollars. To get a general sense of how financially solvent a character is at any given time, check the table below. Since Wealth is an abstract concept, it's sometimes difficult to determine how financially well off a character is. Over the course of play, the hero's Wealth bonus will decrease as the hero purchases expensive items and increase as the hero gains levels through use of the Profession skill. To determine a character's starting Wealth bonus, roll 2d4 and add the wealth bonus for the character's starting occupation, plus (if appropriate) the bonus from the Windfall feat. This is like a skill check, except there are no ranks and no ability score is added. A character's Wealth Bonus serves as the basis of the character's Wealth check, which is used to purchase equipment and services for the character.

It is a composite of income, credit rating, and savings. Every character has a Wealth Bonus that reflects his or her buying power.
