Where there are money and stakes there always will be someone to gamble for it, whever it’s against all odds or not. Gamblers like to pretend to play with randomness but once you’ve joined their private and inner circle you may realize it’s all about mathematics and statistics. Most gamblers, the vast majority of them to be true, like to gamble for the thrill of it, but a professional or an influential gambler – aka a “serious” one – will be more likely to bend the rules or favor one side to balance it to his own.
- Skill Proficiencies: Persuasion, Sleight of hand.
- Tool Proficiencies: Choose two from Forgery kit, any Gaming set or Thieve’s tools.
- Equipment: A set of fine clothes, 1 tool kit of your choice, a belt pouch containing 15 gp.
You may choose the game you prefer to play or to gamble with, but sometimes it’s the environment that’s against you. Hence you have a “favorite terrain”, confronting different type of players and gamblers.
|
d8 |
Favorite terrain |
d8 |
Favorite terrain |
|
1 |
A bar / inn / tavern |
5 |
A workplace |
|
2 |
A fair / market |
6 |
An underground / unauthorized place |
|
3 |
A professional place |
7 |
A street |
|
4 |
A sport field |
8 |
Other (on journeys / on boats…) |
Whether it might be the case or not, as a gambler you will always try to surprise your challenger. Therefore, you are granted with one free advantage. You may use this advantage on any ability check or skill check. You can only use this advantage once per long rest.
Suggested Characteristics
Gamblers are often perceived as manipulative or calculating persons. But after all they are individuals with motives, qualities and flaws, they are certainly not machines or seers.
|
d8 |
Personality Trait |
|
1 |
As a matter of fact, I think I can guess what’s in your hand. |
|
2 |
I’ve always wanted to be an artist, turned out I’m better at gambling. |
|
3 |
The only person who has ever see me talk was my banker. |
|
4 |
I don’t mind playing, but my price is not money, it’s the opponents’ set. |
|
5 |
I’m wrong again? Let me guess one more time, deal? |
|
6 |
… that’s why I knew this farmer by his wife on her mother’s side (her cousin his a relative) … oh, it’s my turn? Sorry, I’ll try to talk less and focus more on the game. |
|
7 |
There are no clubs left on the table and my hand is full of hearts, unless someone has a color, I can’t lose this straight flush… |
|
8 |
I hate gambling or playing, but it’s the only way I can make money. |
|
d6 |
Ideal |
|
1 |
Honorable. You lost, I won. But what matters in the end is to play, right? (Good) |
|
2 |
Violent. I will crush you, no matter if I win or lose. (Evil) |
|
3 |
Respectful. You were an honorable opponent, I give you this. (Neutral) |
|
4 |
Thrilled. I play just for the thrill of it (Neutral). |
|
5 |
Aggressive. I’m in here to see someone else loose (or win), for my own pleasure (Chaotic). |
|
6 |
Lawful. Believe me I’ve checked and double checked the rules, you won’t fool me (Lawful). |
|
d6 |
Bond |
|
1 |
I don’t play for my pleasure, I gamble to give money back to my family. |
|
2 |
I have a partner in crime, so far, we haven’t been caught. |
|
3 |
It’s not my fault if I happen to know all the table dealers in this city. |
|
4 |
See these guys? Well I owe ‘em big money, so be a nice person and let me win this game. |
|
5 |
I know a card (or dice) factory, with a few gold pieces I can get a loaded set. |
|
6 |
A bond? I’m a loner, dude… |
|
d6 |
Flaw |
|
1 |
I just can’t stop gambling, until I have no money. I don’t know when to quit. |
|
2 |
It’s the fifteenth time I win! What are the odds? Don’t call me a cheater! |
|
3 |
I’m not gifted at bluffing, so I prefer not saying anything during sessions. |
|
4 |
Most players fear me, no one wants to play with me anymore. |
|
5 |
I can only properly concentrate when I’m drunk. |
|
6 |
You want to play? But I don’t know any game… |
Comments