D im geo n eers

S h op p in g Guide
by Robert A. Nelson

Price lists
A lch em ical su p p lie s
Alembic
Balance &, weights
Beaker
Bellows
Brazier
Cauldron
Crucible
Funnel
Furnace
Hourglass
Lens, concave or convex
Mortar &, pestle
Tbngs
TUbe, glass (container or piping)
TWeezers
Water clock

4 gP
10 gp
3 gP
1 gP
15 gp
6 gP
7 sp
4 sp
35 gp
4 gP
5 gP
2 gP
4 sp
-3 sp
5 sp
3 gP

A rm o re d gau n tlets (p e r p a ir)

Gauntlets,
Gauntlets,
Gauntlets,
Gauntlets,

leather (AC 8)
chain link (AC 5)
plate on chain (AC 3)
plate (AC 2)

1 ep
4 gp
3 gP
2 gP

C loth in g and fu rn itu re

Cape
Cloth, cotton
Cloth, linen
Cloth, satin
Cloth, silk
Cloth, velvet
Cloth, wool
Dress
Gloves, cloth
Gloves, leather
Needle, sewing
Scissors
Shirt/blouse
Thread, 1 spool
Tt'ousers/skirt

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3 sp
1 sp/sq. yd.
5 cp/sq. yd.
4 gp/sq. yd.
3 gp/sq. yd.
4 gp/sq. yd.
8 cp/sq. yd.
9 sp +
1-2 sp
5-10 gp
1-2 ep
5 sp
4 sp +
5-10 cp
3 sp +

How manv times has a player asked for

an item not found in the Players Hand
book? For any player worth his salt, the
answer is most likely "often." The Players
H a nd boo k does not list everything adven
turers may want or need; in some cases,
such as musical instruments, the book lists
nothing at all. Sure, a DM can always
estimate a price on the spot but is it
reasonable, and will he remember it?
The price lists compiled in this article
should solve these problems. They include
items fo r dungeoneers, everyday items
such as furnishings and toiletries, and
even torture devices for the evil ones in

the campaign. While these lists are not as

complete as they could be, they should
satisfy most needs. Note that all items are
assumed to be o f the most mundane sort.
If greater quality and craftsmanship are
desired, increase the price accordingly. It
should also be noted that additional items
o f various sorts are listed in the DM G on
page 27.
Thanks go to my hapless players, who
inspired me to write this and suggested a
few items listed herein, and special thanks
to Roger E. Moore for his help and
suggestions.

F u rn is h in g s

Mattress, feather, double

Mattress, feather, single
Mattress, straw, double
Mattress, straw, single
Mirror, 1 sq. foot
Pillow, feather
Plate, pewter
Plate, pottery
Plate, silver
Rug
Sconce, wall
Sofa or couch
Stool
Tible
Tlib
Wardrobe, plain
Wardrobe, with mirror(s)

Armchair, padded
Armchair, wooden
Bed, double
Bed, single
Bench, padded
Bench, wooden
Bookcase, 4' x 5' x 1'
Bowl, pew ter
Bowl, pottery
Bowl, silver
Buffet
Cabinet
Carpet, 1 sq. yd.
Chair, padded
Chair, wooden
Chandelier
Chest o f drawers
Cup, pew ter
Cup, pottery
Cup, silver
Curtains/drapes, 1 sq. yd.
Cushion
Cutlery*, copper
Cutlery*, pew ter
Cutlery*, silver
Decanter, crystal
Decanter, pottery
Decanter, silver
Desk
Goblet, crystal
Goblet, pew ter
Goblet, silver
Hamper
Kettle, iron, various sizes
Loom
Mat

3 gp
1 gp
8 gp
5 gp
4 gp
2 gp
5 gp
2 sp
5 cp
2 gp
7 gp
3-8 gp
1-10 sp
2 gp
1 ep
10gp +
5-7 gp
2 sp
4 cp
2 gp
1-4 sp
1-3 sp
1 sp/piece
2 sp/piece
1 ep/piece
10 gp
6 cp
4 gp
15 gp
4 gp
4 sp
2 gp
7-15 sp
2-12 gp
3-7 gp
15 sp

4gP
2 gP
3 ep
1 ep
10-15 gp
1-2 sp
2 sp
3 cp
2 gP
1-2 gp
5 cp
30 gp
3 ep
1 sp + 2 sp/sq
2-5 gp
15 gP
25 gp +

* Includes ladles, serving spoons, etc.

M usical in strum en ts
Bandore
Horn
Chime
Lute
Drum
Lyre
Fife
Mandolin
Flute
Pipes
Gong
Rebec &, bow
Harp
Recorder

15 gp
6 gP
2 gP +
25 gp
gP
27 gp
5 gP
28 gp
16 gp
2 gP
5 gP
30 gp
50 gp
6 gP

T o rtu re devices

P ro v is io n s
Beer, heavv, pint
Brandy, pint
Bread, loaf
Flour, 10 lb. sack
Grog, pint
Rum, pint

Branding iron
Cage
Chair with straps
Clamp
Iron boots
Iron maiden
Stocks

1 sp
1 ep
5-7 cp
3-5 sp
3 sp
5 sp

M iscellan eou s item s

Bag
Barrel
Bell
Bird cage
Blanket
Book, blank, 100 pages, papyrus
Book (as above), parchment
Book (as above), vellum
Bottle or flask
Bracers, leather
Bracers, metal
Bucket
Candle snuffer
Cask
Chain, iron, 1', heavy
Chain (as above), medium
Chain (as above), light
Chain (as above), fine, small
Charcoal, 10 lb. bag
Coal, 10 lb. hag
Cologne/perfume, 1 oz.
Comb
Crowbar
Dice/knucklebones, 1 pair
Dice/knucklebones, 1 pair, loaded
Earspoon
Glue, 2 oz. pot
Grapnel
Grindstone
Hacksaw
Hairbrush
Ink*, 2 oz. pot
Jar
Jug

7-15 cp
1 gp
1-5 gp +
2-5 gp
5-8 sp
160 gp
220 gp
400 gp
3 sp
8 sp
1-6 ep
3-8 sp
1 sp
5 sp
1 gp
18 sp
15 sp
2 gp
1-2 gp
10 gp
1 gp +
1 sp
1-2 gp
1-2 ep
4 gp
2 sp
2 gp
7 gp
5 gp
2 gp
7 sp
1 gp
5 sp
1 ep

E n cu m b ran ce valu es
1 have listed the encumbrance values for
only those items which reasonably would
be carried often or possibly found as
treasure in some dungeon. Listings can
also be found in the DMG, on page 225.
Items previously listed in the DM G encum
brance tables are not listed again.
All encumbrance values are in gold
pieces (gp). It is assumed that items of
armor and clothing are not w orn when
factoring encumbrance.

2 gp
15-20 gp

Thumb screw
U-rack
Vice

3 6P
1-3 gp

T ran sp o rt

5 gP
50-70 gp
3-5 gp

Buckboard
Coach, royal

Keg
Ladder, 12'
Lamp, oil
Manacles, pair, <&, key
Metal file
Nails, iron, 100
Padlock &. key
Padlock w'ith poison reservoir
& kev
Pail
Paint, 1 gallon
Paint brush, fine
Paint brush, medium
Paint brush, large
P a p y ru s ", 1 sheet
Parchment**, 1 sheet
Pen, fine, wood or metal
Pen, quill
Pick axe, mining
Pipe, smoking
Pipeweed/tobacco, 8 oz. pouch
Pliers
Quilt
Razor
Repair &, cleaning kit (weapons/
armor)* * *
Scabbard, sword, bastard
Scabbard, broad
Scabbard, long
Scabbard, short
Sheath, dagger or knife
Soap, 8 oz. bar
Spade/shovel
String, 50'
Vellum**, 1 sheet
Vial, ceramic

15 sp
3 sp
2 gP
5 gP
2 gp
1 ep
6 gP
10 gp
7-10 sp
1-2 gp
1 gP
2 sp
5 sp
2 gP
4 gP
3 sp
2 cp
3-6 gp
1 cp +
1 gp +
1 gP
1-2 ep
1 gP
5-10 gp
2 gP
1 gP
1 gP
15 sp
7-10 sp
1-2 sp
2-4 gp
1 sp
gP
1 gP

Gauntlets,
Gauntlets,
Gauntlets,
Gauntlets,

Bag
Bell
Birdcage
Blanket
Bracers, leather
Bracers, metal
Chain
Crowbar
Hacksaw
Manacles, pair
Mapping gear*
Metal file
Pick axe, mining
Repair &, cleaning kit
(weapons/armor)
Spade shov el
Whetstone

F u rn is h in g s
Bowl
Cup
Cutlery
Decanter
Goblet
Plate

8
5
5/piece
60
10
7

5 gp
200 gp +

1-4 gp
2-4 gp
1 gP
1 gP

* A 2 oz. pot o f ink lasts for 52-70 hand

written pages or 182-200 maps, written on
paper o f less than 1 square foot per sheet.
* * Page size is less than 1 square foot per
sheet. Note that this is scroll-quality paper.
Lesser quality paper is less expensive.
* * * At the DM s discretion, the effects of
w ear and tear on armor may be deter
mined as follows: For each month o f use
during which a suit of armor is not
cleaned and cared for, it loses one AC
value. Once it has dropped one or more
AC values, only an armorer can restore it
to prime condition. When a suit of armor
has its AC fall to 10, it falls apart. For each
drop in AC value, the armor suffers a
penalty o f - 1 on all saving throw's. Armor
suffers no penalties from sitting in stor
age, unless it has not been cleaned.
Anv weapon that has not been cleaned
and cared for after one month's use suf
fers a penalty o f - 1 on its saving throws
and "to hit" scores. After tw'o months, the
save and attack scores are at - 2 , etc.
Magical armor or weapons lose none of
their pluses when they have not been
cared for. A s w o rd + I remains magical
even after years o f poor care.
Q

M iscellan eo u s item s

20
25
35
25

~ gP

Vial crystal
Vial, metal
Whetstone
Whistle

A rm o re d gau n tlets (p e r p a ir)

leather
chain link
plate on chain
plate

1 KP
25 gp

5-15
5+
50-100
50
15
30
20/1'
60
20
35
10
10
175
110
180
10

* Xot including the map case.

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