This skill gives the character knowledge of animal husbandry and livestock. The character knows how to feed, breed, and care for livestock. If the herder needs to transport livestock across a long distance, this skill gives the herder the capacity to organize the animals into a logical and well-maintained herd formation. Additionally, he or she will know how to harvest (butcher) livestock for sale. Finally, those skilled in Herding gain a 10% bonus to Tracking since herders spend time hunting down lost members of the herd. Constructs may take this proficiency, but suffer a –8 penalty, due to the fact that they are much too heavy to ride horses, have a slow ground movement, and have a limited vocal range for commanding animals.
Critical Success: Travel time while guiding a herd is reduced by 20%.
Critical Fumble: The herd stampedes.