Descended from Lords (Common Noble)

 

 

Your family tree is descended from the ancient heroes and lords of your clan, and thus your community tends to look upon you as a higher status. Due to your name, you have arguably more power, privilege, and wealth than the common folk. However, everyone within your clan is relatively equal in money and status, with the focus generally being on the betterment of everyone rather than individual gain. Your father is more of a community leader, the one that people always turn to with any issue; he uses his family title to ensure the clan runs smoothly. He settles disputes, organizes groups within the clan according to productivity, and helps every family within the clan both provide and be provided for. 

You carry the weight of upholding your family's name, but your true passion was always music. You don't mind too much the responsibilities you will one day take on, but for now, you choose to focus on finding yourself, within the bounds of your family name. You tend to believe your family name carries more weight than it truly does, often choosing to hide it until you know people well. You play mostly acoustic ballads and folk-punk, but also take a special likening to war battle cries. 

While perfecting your sweet folk-punk beats and creating magic with music, you learned some actual magic.

Skill Proficiencies: Charisma (Performance): Your Charisma (Performance) check determines how well you can delight an audience with music, dance, acting, storytelling, or some other form of entertainment.

Charisma (Deception): Your Charisma (Deception) check determines whether you can convincingly hide the truth, either verbally or through your actions. This deception can encompass everything from misleading others through ambiguity to telling outright lies. Typical situations include trying to fast-talk a guard, con a merchant, earn money through gambling, pass yourself off in a disguise, dull someone's suspicions with false assurances, or maintain a straight face while telling a blatant lie.

Tool Proficiencies: Playing Card Set

Languages: Two languages of your choice. 

Equipment: A set of fine clothes, a signet ring engraved with your family name, and a purse with 125 gdp. 

Suggested Characteristics

The descendents of historical legends are born and raised to carry on the family legacy, while also remaining within the ranks of commoners; their personalities reflect that upbringing. The family name comes with a plethora of bonds—responsibilities to family, to your community, to other legendary descendants, and to the title itself. This responsibility often drives the "common noble."

d12	Personality Trait
1	I judge people by their actions, not their words.
2	If someone is in trouble, I’m always ready to lend help.
3	When I set my mind to something, I follow through no matter what gets in my way.
4	I have a strong sense of fair play and always try to find the most equitable solution to arguments.
5	I’m confident in my own abilities and do what I can to instill confidence in others.
6	Thinking is for other people. I prefer action.
7	I misuse long words in an attempt to sound smarter.
8	I get bored easily. When am I going to get on with my destiny?
9	The common folk love me because I am able to relate to them.
10	My eloquent flattery makes everyone I talk to feel like the most wonderful and important person in the world.
11	Despite the weight of my family's legacy, I view everyone as equals and want what's best for everyone.
12	I am able to figure out complex solutions to difficult problems, but also often act dumb when the situation is less important.

d6	Ideal
1	Respect. All people deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.
2	Responsibility. It is my duty to respect everyone, just as the common folk respect my lineage.
3	Freedom. Tyrants must not be allowed to oppress the people. (Chaotic)
4	Family. Blood runs thicker than water. (Any)
5	Destiny. Nothing and no one can steer me away from my higher calling. (Any)
6	Independence. I must prove that I can handle myself without the coddling of my family. (Chaotic)

d6	Bond
1	I worked the land, I love the land, and I will protect the land.
2	I protect those who cannot protect themselves.
3	Nothing is more important than the legacy of my family line.
4	Nothing is more important than helping my community succeed.
5	The common folk must see me as a hero of the people.
6	My music will always come first, before my duty to anything else.

d6	Flaw
1	I hide a truly scandalous secret that could ruin my family forever.
2	In fact, the world does revolve around me.
3	By my words and actions, I often bring shame to my family.
4	I too often hear veiled insults and threats in every word addressed to me, and I’m quick to anger.
5	I’m convinced of the significance of my destiny, and blind to my shortcomings and the risk of failure.
6	I have trouble trusting in my allies.