The character is skilled in reading and creating maps. He has a good eye for measuring distance and has the drawing skills to produce quick, rough maps, as well as more time-intensive detailed maps.
Reading maps includes understanding shorthand codes on maps, judging the accuracy of a map and recognizing the maps of famous cartographers. Bonus is equal to ((KNOW - 15) x 3) + (Rank x 6)
Creating maps can run the gamut of drawing a simple diagram of a dungeon or building, to an incredibly detailed map where every distance and protrustion is measured and accurately recorded. The bonus is equal to (PER - 15) x 3) + (Rank x 5). This bonus is used regardless of the level of detail of the map. What changes is the amount of time required to draw the map. This same bonus is used for judging distance.
Recognizing a style or specific mapmaker is simply a matter of studying a map for a couple of minutes and making a roll. Bonus is ((KNOW - 15) x 3) + (Rank x 5). |