Caravan Trade Cart
A Cross between a stagecoach and a traveler's caravan. This vehicle was designed to be a home away from home for traders who are transporting goods over long distances. The caravan has enough room for two people to sleep inside, 3 at a push. Although there is only enough room to sleep 2-3 people inside the caravan, as the wheels are so far off the ground, it is not uncommon for travelers to sleep under their caravan for a bit of cover from the elements. Some travelers even have set up tent rolls at the sides of their caravans to add even more protection from the elements to the cart.
The roof of the caravan is flat to store goods that are being transported. Some travelers have added rims to help keep goods from over flowing, some add a net or cover to protect the goods tom the elements and to keep them where they should be. If the merchant is traveling alone or wits just wanting to transport more, the interior bed-space can be used to carry more produce.
It is common for merchants to decorate their carts, often advertising their wares while traveling on the road, and other times just to bring a bit of customization and colour to their travels.
Propulsion
One or more horses or other creatures of burden pull the cart from the front. The Cart was designed for one horse, but has ways of attaching reigns for multiple and/or larger creatures to pull the cart for faster movement and/or heavier cargo
Weapons & Armament
Only what the driver and passengers have on them
Armor and defense
A second layer of wood is placed in the interior walls to protect against arrows
Class
Used by
Nickname
The Traveler's Friend
Price
65 Gp
Rarity
Common on trade routes
Beam
6 feet
Length
11 feet
Height
9 feet
Weight
600kg
Speed
75ft
Complement / Crew
Only one person is needed to control the draft animal(s) but the driver's bench has space for two up front.
Cargo & Passenger Capacity
Has space for two to sleep in the wagon, if lying down flat. 3 if one is on the floor.
