Professional Wrestler

You thrive in front of an audience. You know how to entrance them, entertain them, and even inspire them. Professional wrestling was created by rogues  in a traveling carnival troupe. It is a mixture between violence and performance. Matches have predetermined outcomes, and are used as a way to make money from wagers. This is a secret among those in the trade, and wrestlers go to great lengths so as not to expose their 'art' as anything less than a genuine competitive sport. 

Halflings/Gnomes can be a variant of professional wrestler. Their matches with fellow small folk are of a comedic nature, and serve as preliminary bouts at professional wrestling events. These matches are widely known to be a farce and for comedic value, and most performers have traits closer to that of those in a comedy troupe. 

Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, Performance

Tool Proficiencies: Disguise kit.  Proficiency in fist weapons. 

Languages: You can speak Thieves Can't (also known to wrestlers as Carney). Professional wrestling was created by rogues in a traveling carnival troupe. It is a mixture between violence and performance. Wrestlers can communicate among themselves in matches and in outside conversation with Thieves Can't as to not expose the scripted nature of wrestling matches.  

Equipment: Wrestling costume (trunks, mask, boots). Cape or robe. Pair of brass knuckles. 

Suggested Characteristics

Successful wrestlers, as with other entertainers,  have to be able to capture and hold an audience’s attention, so they tend to have flamboyant or forceful personalities. 

d8	Personality Trait
1	I know a story relevant to almost every situation.
2	Whenever I come to a new place, I collect local rumors and spread gossip.
3	I’m a hopeless romantic, always searching for that “special someone.”
4	Nobody stays angry at me or around me for long, since I can defuse any amount of tension.
5	I love a good insult, even one directed at me.
6	I get bitter if I’m not the center of attention.
7	I’ll settle for nothing less than perfection.
8	I change my mood or my mind as quickly as I change key in a song.

d6	Ideal
1	When I perform, I help people escape from the stress of everyday life. (Good)
2	Tradition. The wrestling legends of the past must never be forgotten, I keep their legacy alive. (Lawful)
3	Creativity. The world is in need of new ideas and bold action. (Chaotic)
4	Greed. I’m only in it for the money and fame. (Neutral)
5	People. I like seeing the smiles on people’s faces when I perform. That’s all that matters. (Neutral)
6	Pain. Why else take on this work if not for the satisfaction of causing violence to others? (Evil)

d6	Bond
1	My mask is an important part of my mystique. It would be a great dishonor to lose it.
2	I had my championship belt swindled by a crooked promotor. One day I will take back what is mine.
3	I want to be famous, whatever it takes.
4	I idolize a legendary wrestler, and measure my deeds against that person’s.
5	I will do anything to prove myself superior to my hated rival.
6	I would do anything to protect my profession and its secrets.

d6	Flaw
1	I’ll do anything to win the Grand Wrestling Heavyweight Championship of the Realm.
2	I’m a sucker for a pretty face.
3	I cannot go home because I brought shame to my family by pursuing wrestling against their wishes.
4	I am wanted in a far off city for assaulting a commoner who accused wrestling of being phony.
5	I have trouble keeping my true feelings hidden. My sharp tongue lands me in trouble.
6	My profession has put me in contact with several shady characters, none of which I trust.