Scout will let them see other parties to run from early enough to escape. Tactics will make their caravan more likely to win battles you’re not there for. Trade will see them make more money from transactions, Steward gives caravans more guards. The most important skill for a caravan leader is Trade, followed by Steward, Tactics, and Scout. Use the in-game Encyclopedia (N) to search for wanderers with those tags to recruit.

To start your own NPC caravan, do the following: Just remember I'm not responsible for any of your precious goods getting pinched by bandit chancers.

If you're ready to lay your money on the line, this guide will take you through the basics of caravan escorts, trading for profit, what to trade, and how to start your own caravans.