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Goods & Services
There are many things less common for adventuring but common in day to day life, trade or travel. Often Spices, Metals, Wood, and Fabric. Most of these items work as Mundane or Food Crafting parts in a pinch or for making specific items, like a silk cloak or a cheese burger. No parts check is required if your GM agrees the parts are suitable for the task- other times it will provide a bonus or just reduce the required parts check, other times it is merely thematic or for cosmetic items. A hand covered in gold rings may not provide a statistical bonus, but if you're trying to meet with a duke, it's likely better the rags and two weeks of dust from travel.
Spices
Spices are aromatic seeds, bark, roots, fruits, or flowers used to flavor, color, or preserve food. They are typically dried for storage and trade, making them valuable commodities throughout history. Beyond cooking, spices have been prized for medicinal, religious, and ceremonial purposes, often symbolizing wealth and status due to their rarity and the long trade routes required to obtain many of them.
| Name | TU / lb | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Salt | 2 | Common preservative; harvested from mines or evaporated seawater. |
| Peppercorns | 16 | Popular, versatile spice; imported from India. (black, white, green, pink) |
| Garlic | 1 | Pungent bulb used fresh or dried in cooking and medicine. |
| Onion Powder | 1 | Dried onion or shallot flakes for seasoning. |
| Paprika | 10 | Ground dried peppers; adds color and mild heat. |
| Cumin | 3 | Earthy seed spice; common in stews and bread. |
| Coriander | 6 | Citrusy seed of the cilantro plant. |
| Bay Leaves | 2 | Aromatic leaves for soups and stews. |
| Dill Seed | 3 | Used in pickling and light seasoning. |
| Mustard Seeds | 2 | Ground into pastes or used whole in cooking. |
| Basil | 1 | Fresh herb, used dried for seasoning. |
| Parsley | 1 | Versatile green herb, also medicinal. |
| Sage | 1 | Common culinary and medicinal herb. |
| Rosemary | 1 | Aromatic herb, pairs well with meats. |
| Thyme | 1 | Earthy herb, used fresh or dried. |
| Oregano | 1 | Popular for savory dishes, especially meats. |
| Cinnamon | 180 | Sweet aromatic bark; Ceylon rarer than Cassia. (Ceylon and Cassia types) |
| Cloves | 150 | Strong aromatic buds; valued for cooking and preservation. |
| Nutmeg | 192 | Sweet, nutty seed; very valuable and rare. |
| Mace | 216 | Spicy outer husk of nutmeg; rarer than the seed. |
| Ginger | 180 | Aromatic root, used fresh or dried. |
| Turmeric | 180 | Earthy, golden root; used for color and healing. |
| Vanilla | 240 | Aromatic pod; extremely rare and expensive. |
| Saffron | 300 | Golden spice from crocus threads; more valuable than gold by weight. |
| Allspice | 216 | Warm spice with combined flavors of clove, cinnamon, and nutmeg. |
| Star Anise | 150 | Licorice-like spice from East Asia. |
| Tamarind | 18 | Sour pulp used in sauces and drinks. |
| Sesame Seeds | 12 | Nutty seeds for baking and oils. |
| Poppy Seeds | 12 | Mild, nutty seeds; used in baking. |
| Grains of Paradise | 24 | Peppery West African spice; exotic and prized. |
| Long Pepper | 18 | Hot, complex spice; older form of pepper. |
| Rose petals or rosewater | 15 | Fragrant, used in sweets and perfumes. |
| Lavender | 15 | Aromatic flower; culinary and medicinal uses. |
| Hibiscus | 15 | Tart, floral petals used for teas and infusions. |
| Chamomile | 15 | Gentle, floral herb used for calming teas. |
| Jasmine flowers | 15 | Aromatic blooms for teas and perfumes. |
| Elderflower | 15 | Light floral for cordials and remedies. |
| Orange blossom | 15 | Fragrant flower used for flavoring and aroma. |
| Frankincense | 180 | Resin for incense, perfume, and rituals. |
| Myrrh | 216 | Bitter resin; medicinal and sacred uses. |
* Some prices may vary with region.