Bard Pack
A diverse pack for a diverse class, the bard’s pack has a variety of items included with it. The most expensive of all the packs, a bard should be able to find in it what he or she needs for most situations that they may find themselves in.
| Item | Cost | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Satchel | 1 gp | 1 lb. |
| Disguise/Makeup Kit | 25 gp | 3 lb. |
| Notebook | 2 gp | 1 lb. |
| Ink & Pen | 10 gp | — |
| Instrument Supplies | 1 sp | 1 lb. |
| Flask | 2 sp | 1 lb. (full) |
| Journeybread | 10 gp | 1/2 lb. |
| Bedroll | 1 gp | 7 lb. |
| Torches | 2 cp | 1/5 lb. |
Satchel. A satchel is a bag, often with a strap that is often worn so that it diagonally crosses the body, with the bag hanging on the opposite hip, rather than hanging directly down from the shoulder. The back of a satchel extends to form a flap that folds over to cover the top and fastens in the front. Traditionally made from leather, a satchel is 11 in. high, 15 in. wide and 4.5 in. deep. It can hold up to 15 lbs.
Disguise/Makeup Kit. This pouch of contains two sets of cosmetics, one for changing one’s appearance, the other to enhance the user's existing appearance. It also includes hair dyes and props like a normal disguise kit, along with a fine comb, small makeup brushes and a tiny mirror. Proficiency with the disguise kit lets you add your proficiency bonus to any ability checks you make to create a visual disguise.
Notebook. A small notebook made up of 20 pages of fine parchment bound together with a strong adhesive.
Ink & Pen. A small metal vial containing one ounce of black ink. The pen is of simple construction, with the shaft being made of wood and the nib made of copper.
Instrument Kit. These instruments are primarily to keep the Bard’s instrument is excellent condition. Other items can be used to repair or replace broken equipment.
| Instrument | Equipment |
|---|---|
| Lute, guitar, mandolin | 10 strings, 3 tuning pegs, small carving knife. |
| Woodwind Instruments | Cleaning brush, 4 reeds, 2 springs, key pads. |
| Violin, Viola | 1 wooden bow, bow hair, 5 strings, 2 tuning pegs. |
| Harp | 12 strings, small carving knife. |
| Drum | 2 drum sticks, leather patch and adhesive. |
Flask. A small metal container that will hold up to 1 pint of liquid. Hip flasks can vary in shape, although they are usually contoured to match the curve of the wearer's hip or thigh for comfort and discretion.
Journeybread. A specially designed biscuit that fills the stomach and provides all necessary nutrients with only a few small bites, so you can carry food for a long journey without weighing yourself down. The bard pack includes 2 pieces of journeybread.
Bedroll. A basic sleeping bag made of a square blanket or quilt sown together at the bottom and along one side, which enables user to get into the bag and then pull it over themselves. The outside has a very thin layer of leather, making it waterproof. It can be rolled up tightly and slung over one’s back or fastened to a backpack.
Torches. Constructed of a wooden stave with one end wrapped in a material which was soaked in a flammable substance. Certain torches are made of sulfur mixed with lime and will not be extinguished when submerged in water.