THE SWASHBUCKLER'S COMPANION

A Compendium of Useful Information
By Paul C. Pinkosh

Copyright (c) 1991 By Paul C. Pinkosh. All Rights Reserved

Part 2: Goods and Services

 

The items below include, in most cases, listings for the prices in English money and Gurps dollars, weight, and other notes. please note that the "English" column is in shillings and pence only. This was for purposes of neatness and simplicity only. Convert larger sums into pounds by dividing by twenty. The prices below are approximate. Location, supply and demand, and need all help determine prices. Television has not yet replaced haggling as everyone's favorite pastime--feel free to negotiate.

 

PRICE TABLES

Adventurer's Equipment

Armor

Item             English    Gurps$     Weight       Note                                 
Breastplate         100 s      $500       25 lbs      PD 4; DR 5. Covers torso             
Buff Coat            30 s      $150       15 lbs      PD 2; DR 2. Covers torso and arms    
Chausses              5 s       $25        4 lbs      PD 3; DR 4. Covers legs.              
Gauntlets            20 s      $100        2 lbs      PD 3; DR 4. Covers hands              
Gloves, Leather       5 s       $25         --        PD 2; DR 2. Covers hands             
Helm                 18 s       $90        3 lbs      PD 3; DR 4. Covers head               
Full Plate Suit    1000 s     $5000       85 lbs      PD 4; DR 5. Rare. Only worn by nobles in formal battle.      
                                                                  Impractical.
                                                                       

Clothing

Item          English    Gurps$     Weight      Notes                                   
Boots             16 s         $80         3 lbs        PD 2; DR 2                              
Cloak, light       5 s         $25         2 lbs.       Can be used with Cloak skill: PD 1
Cloak, heavy      10 s         $50         5 lbs.       Can be used with Cloak skill:PD 2   
Coat              10 s         $50       5-9 lbs.       DR 1 Added to clothes or armor.                                                                                      
Gloves, cloth      2 s         $10       0.5 lb.        PD 1; DR 1                              
Hat                3 s         $15         1 lb.        PD 1; DR 1                              
Pants              2 s         $10       1-2 lbs.                                          
Sandals/slippers   2 s         $10         --           no PD or DR                             
Shirt              2 s         $10         1 lb.                                          
Shoes              8 s         $40         2 lbs.       PD 1; DR 1 
                             
Clothing sets:             Clothes below  are PD 0; DR 0           
Peasant rags       5 p          $2         1 lb.        Random, dirty scraps.                   
Lower-class        2 s         $10         1 lb.        Tunic & pants. Indifferently clean.     
   clothes                                                                                      
Middle-class       8 s         $40         1 lb.        Tunic & pants or robe, decorated.       
   clothes                                                                                      
Upper-class       40 s        $200         1 lb.        Various types, elaborately              
   clothes                                                 decorated.                              
Noble dress      200 s+      $1000+        1 lb.        Various types, elaborately              
                                                           decorated & jeweled.                    

General Equipment

Item                English    Gurps$      Weight      Note                                          
Backpack                  4 s         $20         2-3 lbs.       Holds 20 lbs. 1 cu. ft. PD 2; DR 2 against        
                                                                 attacks from the back.                            
Basics, group            10 s         $50          20 lbs.       Pots, rope, hatchet and the like. Ordinary        
                                                                 gear--nothing rare allowed                        
Basics, personal          1 s        $5             --           Very basic personal necessities                                                                                    
Bedroll (heavy)           5 s       $25             8 lbs.       Wool/Fur blanket                                  
Bedroll (light)           2 s       $10             5 lbs.       Wool blanket                                      
Belt Pouch                2 s       $10             1 lb.                                                    
Bucket                    2 s       $10             2 lbs.       Holds 3 gallons                                   
Candle                    3 p        $1     .      25 lb.        Burns 2 hours. Lights 20' diameter.               
Case                     20 s      $100             1 lb.        Water resistant 12x6x3                            
Cask                     10 s       $50             5 lbs.       Holds 4 gallons                                   
Chain                     3 s       $15             8 lbs.       10 foot iron chain                                
Charcoal                  1 s        $5             1 lb.        Makes hot 4-hour fire                             
Chisel                    4 s       $20             1 lb.                                                    
Climbing Pick            14 s       $70             2 lbs.                                                    
Compass                  10 s       $50           .25 lb.                                                    
Flint & Steel             6 p     $2.50             0 lbs.                                                    
Frame Pack                6 s       $30             4 lbs.       Holds 45 lbs. 2 cubic feet. PD 2; DR 2            
                                                                 against attacks from the back.                    
Hammer                    5 s       $25             1 lb.                                                    
Hammock                   1 s        $5             3 lbs.                                                    
Harness                  10 s        $5             4 lbs.       Includes bit and bridle                           
Ink                       6 p     $2.50            .4 lbs                                                    
Ladder                    2 s       $10            15 lbs.       Perfect for eloping                               
Lantern                   6 s       $30             2 lbs.       Lights 50 foot diameter                           
Lockpick Set              5 s       $25            .5 lb.                                                    
Logarithmic Tables       10 s       $50            .5 lb.                                                                                                                                      
Nails                     1 p      $.40            .5 lb.        20 nails. Different sizes available.              
Navigation Instruments   20 s      $100            30 lbs.       Adequate Instruments for Navigation                                                                                                        
Navigation Instruments  100 s      $500            30 lbs.       Fine Instruments: +1 on Navigation roll                                                                                                   
Oar                       6 p     $2.50             5 lbs.       Wood. 6-8 feet.                                   
Oil Flask                 2 s       $10             1 lb.        1 pint. 6 hour lantern refill                     
Padlock                  15 s       $75             1 lb.        Comes with 2 keys                                 
Paper                     6 s       $30           .25 lb.        20 sheets                                         
Parchment                 6 s       $30           .25 lb.        20 sheets                                         
Pegs                      6 p     $2.50             2 lbs.       10 wooden pegs                                    
Pitons                    1 s        $5             3 lbs.       10 iron pitons                                    
Plank                     5 p        $2            12 lbs.       10 foot wooden plank                              
Pole                      3 p     $1.25             5 lbs.       10 foot wooden pole                               
Pot (cooking)             4 s       $20             3 lbs.       Holds 2 gallons                                   
Quill Pens                3 p     $1.25           .25 lb.        10 Goose quills                                   
Rope                      2 s       $10             5 lbs.       50 feet. Hemp                                     
Rutter                  125 s      $625             1 lb.        Book of tables and charts for navigators         
Sack                      6 p     $2.50             2 lbs.       3 cubic feet. Holds 50 lbs.                       
Saddle                   25 s      $125            10 lbs.       Includes stirrups and blanket                     
Saddle bag                4 s       $20             5 lbs.       1.5 cubic feet. Holds 15 lbs.                     
Saw                      10 s       $50             3 lbs.       Two-foot blade                                    
Slide Rule               15 s       $75             1 lb.        Speeds calculations ten times                     
Spade                     8 s       $40             3 lbs.                                                    
Surgical Kit             20 s      $100             2 lbs.       Gives +1 to TL 4 Surgery roll                     
Surveying Equipment      60 s      $300           300 lbs.                                                                                                                   
Tarp                      6 p     $2.50             5 lbs.       5 x 8 feet. Canvas                                
Telescope                20 s      $100             5 lbs.       Brass. 8-power. 3 feet long, extended.            
Tent                     10 s       $50            10 lbs.       5 x 8 feet. Holds two people. Canvas              
Tinderbox                 2 p      $.80           .25 lb.        Holds tinder to start 7 fires.                    
Torch                     6 p     $2.50             1 lb.        Lights 20 foot diameter. Lasts 3 hours.           
Vial                      1 s        $5           .25 lb.        Glass. Holds half a pint                          
Waterskin                 1 s        $5           .25 lb.        Holds 1 quart                                     
Wedge, splitting          1 s        $5             3 lbs.       One iron wedge                           
Wedge, wooden             1 s        $5             1 lb.        Five hardwood wedges                              
Whistle                  10 s       $50            .5 lb.        Range over 1 mile.                                
Wire                      5 s       $25             3 lbs.       100 feet. 10 gauge                                

Food and Lodging

Item           English     Gurps$     Note
Beer/Ale            1 p          $0.40       Pint
Brandy              6 p          $2.50       Half-pint
Cider               1 p          $0.40       Pint
Mead                3 p          $1.25       Pint
Wine                4 p          $1.60       Pint
Cheap Meal          6 p          $2.50       Could either be small or of low quality
Average Meal        1 s          $5.00
Expensive Meal      2 s +       $10.00+      Could be large or of better quality.
                                                Prices can go up from this.
Week's Rations      3 s         $15.00       14 lbs. Basic food for 1 person for a week.
                                                Normal spoilage rate
Trail Rations       6 s         $30.00       14 lbs. Basic preserved food for a week.
Lodging (poor)      6 p          $2.50       Communal sleeping.
Lodging (average)   1 s          $5.00       Separate bedding.
Lodging (fine)      2 s+        $10.00+      Own room. Can be more expensive with extras.
Stable              1 s          $5.00       Care and food for one horse for one night.
                                             Weekly cost 10 s.
Fodder for Horse    1 p          $0.40       Weekly cost 6 p.
Grain for Horse     2 p          $1.00       Weekly cost 1 s.
Hospitalization     2 s         $10.00       Food, bedding, basic care. Doctoring extra.
Library Access      5 s         $25.00       When available.

Livestock

Item          English     Gurps$     Move      Lbs.       Note                                                                            
Bull               1000 s       $5000       8        3,000                                       
Calf                 50 s        $250       8          150                                       
Camel               300 s      $1,500      10         1400      Drinks little, foul tempered.         
Cow                 200 s       $1000       8        2,000                                       
Donkey              200 s      $1,000       8          500      Pack animal; too small to ride       
Elephant           2000 s     $10,000       8       12,000+     PD 1, DR 1. Shipping not included.
Fowl                  1 s          $5       4            3
Goat                 50 s        $250       8           80
Heavy warhorse     1000 s       $5000      15        1,900      Usually vicious.
Horse, cavalry      800 s      $4,000      16        1,400      Light  warhorse.
Horse, draft        400 s      $2,000      12        2,000                                       
Horse, racing       800 s+     $4,000      18        1,100      Can be even faster.
Horse, saddle       240 s      $1,200      12        1,200      Ordinary riding horse.
Mule, large         400 s      $2,000       9        1,400
Mule, small         200 s      $1,000       8          800      Pack animal; too small to ride.
Ox                  300 s      $1,500       8        2,500                                       
Pig                  50 s        $250       7          400                                       
Pony                300 s      $1,500      13          800                                       
Sheep                50 s        $250       6           80                                       


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