While no settlements from Italy have yet been seen in the New World, Italian sailors and merchants from Venice, Genoa, Naples and Amalfi are to be found nearly everywhere that trade happens. Other Italians have followed in the train of churchmen sent from Rome or in the troops of Norman mercenaries from the Kingdom of Sicily.

Long the seat of civilization, the Italians are cultured and well-versed in language and religion throughout the world. Consequently, Italian adventurers start with a +2 bonus to their WIS score.

Primary Language: Italian. Secondary Language: English