Several of my characters that I actually write about are gypsies or come from gypsies. Gypsies usually have at least one wagon to carry their or the groups gear in as well as live in. The wagon is usually bigger then a typical wagon, covered with solid sides and rough. It requires at least two horses, (some of the bigger ones require teams of four) to pull. Inside are bunk beds on one side, cupboards on the other to store everything from food to clothing. They also carry cooking pots and trade goods inside. Some gypsies actually carry around blacksmithing equipment, as well. Anywhere from a single gypsy to a family of gypsies live in the wagon. If there are too many people some will sleep under the wagon. In bad weather a tent like structure can be pulled out from the side to cover those who can't sleep inside.
The wagons are brightly colored, some times covered in bells, and travel slowly. Horses are highly prized by gypsies, because without them they could not take their home with them and move on to the next great adventure.
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