Animal Handler
An animal handler forms powerful bonds with the animals he befriends. He can use the animals to help him scout (such as a bird in the sky), to fight (a ferocious bear), or to steal (a small squirrel chewing a hole in a pocket full of keys).
Animal handlers can use supplies from Hunters, Scavengers, Peasants, and Survivalists to provide food and water for their animal companions.
To use an animal, they must first be tamed or befriended. The rules for Rider would probably work for that. Keep in mind that we’re talking about natural animals, not monsters. As for riding animals, you have to use the Rider skill for that.
Suggested Help for Animal Handler: Lore Master, Commander. May vary depending on task being performed.
Beginner’s Luck for Animal Handler: Will
Animal Handler factors
Animal (start counting at 2): Might 1, Might 2, Might 3, Might 4
Amount: One, many, too many
Result: Labor (hauling), control (obeying), production (making something for you)
This skill was more or less lifted from the Mouse Guard Insectrist skill. This could act as a skill for Rangers that have animal companions. Let me know what you guys think and if there’s anything that could be added or subtracted to make it better.