Granville your image of your character reminds a little of the Compleat Adventurer character created by Bob Harris for the 30th Anniversary
I like the idea of just a generic adventurer who's luck has kept him alive. I like the abilities but what do you think if he started with a Sword from the purchase deck? and perhaps to show how luck is on his side maybe he adds +1 to die rolled at the Tavern?
That's funny, that's the art I had in my head. Thanks for the notation.
I just couldn't place where I saw it.
As for starting with a sword, sure why not. Part of the joke is the guy is supposed to have a tool for everything like pytons, bedroll, etc.
At one point I had thought of him having some kind of bonus to Place cards, making him a somewhat seasoned tourist, but I could not come up with something that is balanced.