Navigator
"Navigators have one job only - to get people to their destination, usually in one piece. Anything else is secondary."
Navigators get people to where they need to go, no matter the circumstances or dangers along the way. They know their surroundings and can recommend the best routes to take. In an isolated world, navigators are the bridges between cultures and nations, ensuring travellers can get through safely without falling foul to local problems.
Navigators are not the same as adventurers or cartographers, although many navigators can be. While adventurers and cartographers travel for personal reasons, navigators travel mainly to accompany others on their journeys. It is less a career and more of a vocation. Most do not remain navigators for long periods because of it.
Types of Navigator
Freelance
Most navigators are freelance and do not work for a specific person, group or state. They are open to any journey that pays well and operate in many places. Freelance navigators tend to have inconsistent jobs and do not live in a permanent place.Guild
Navigators from west Iskalnor tend to be part of the Navigators' Guild. The Guild pays them a daily rate for a certain amount of commissions, and navigators get top-up fees for any extra commissions they take on afterwards.Diplomatic
Some navigators are hired by kings, queens and governments to accompany people on diplomatic missions. They tend to be paid handsomely for their work, and often have travel and accomodation costs fully funded.Private
These are people who only work with a particular person or group. They tend to be close to that person or are highly loyal to them. Most private navigators do not get paid, and take on other jobs to get money.Payment & Preparation
Payment is often inconsistent and depends on the trip. Shorter trips tend to pay less and are often less dangerous. Longer trips usually carry more dangers, but a higher reward at the end. People are willing to pay more to get a navigator to help them travel over longer distances.Most of the payment goes towards planning routes and getting the appropriate equipment for the route. Most routes do not need extra equipment, and navigators are usually well-prepared for any difficulties on the road. If the route requires the use of a boat, then a lot of the costs will go towards fuel and maintanence, meaning boat routes tend to have higher pay.
If there is a problem part of the way into the trip, then the client's costs will increase, as the navigator has to find alternate routes. Many don't add huge or extra charges for problems that arise, as it is expected that problems occur on the road. But if a significant change of direction is needed, then the traveller will need to pay more for the journey.
Alternative Names
Guide
Type
Transportation
Demand
High
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