A misread omen or a fabricated lie has falsely identified you as an oracle for a god. You were raised to fulfill a role that was simply not meant for you, though your devotion to your assigned god may be entirely genuine. You manage to assuage most sources of doubt by listening closely to those who seek your guidance and teasing out what is expected of you, so you are able to deliver a convincing version of what people want to see and hear. Your intimate knowledge of your god's beliefs allows you to improvise to some extent when you need to pass for a god's mouthpiece. During the time you were meant to spend in stillness and meditation, you instead learned a hobby to keep your hands and mind busy, though...is this not also a form of mediation?
- Skill Proficiencies: Deception, Religion
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan's tools
- Languages: One of your choice
- Equipment: A set of common clothes, a set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), a scroll case stuffed full of notes from your studies or prayers, 2 blocks of incense, a prayer book or prayer wheel, and a pouch containing 15 gp
Feature: Observer
You lack the ability to communicate with gods directly, but there is a great deal that you understand about the world they created for the peoples of Theros. You have a practical, working knowledge of astrology and meteorology, and can easily track the time and date as well as predict the weather within a few hours, or days if you're lucky. You understand the "secrets of life"; the patterns of physical inheritance, the natural cycle of life, and the connections between different plants and animals. These observations may occasionally even be ingredients of a subtle omen, or may be your imagination. Work with your DM to determine the details and the importance of these observations and their potential impact on events in your campaign.
Suggested Characteristics
Charlatans are colorful characters who conceal their true selves behind the masks they construct. They reflect what people want to see, what they want to believe, and how they see the world. But their true selves are sometimes plagued by an uneasy conscience, an old enemy, or deep-seated trust issues.
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I fall in and out of love easily, and am always pursuing someone.
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2
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I have a joke for every occasion, especially occasions where humor is inappropriate.
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3
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Flattery is my preferred trick for getting what I want.
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4
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I’m a born gambler who can’t resist taking a risk for a potential payoff.
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5
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I lie about almost everything, even when there’s no good reason to.
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6
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Sarcasm and insults are my weapons of choice.
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7
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I keep multiple holy symbols on me and invoke whatever deity might come in useful at any given moment.
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8
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I pocket anything I see that might have some value.
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Ideal |
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1
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Independence. I am a free spirit—no one tells me what to do. (Chaotic)
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2
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Fairness. I never target people who can’t afford to lose a few coins. (Lawful)
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3
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Charity. I distribute the money I acquire to the people who really need it. (Good)
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4
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Creativity. I never run the same con twice. (Chaotic)
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5
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Friendship. Material goods come and go. Bonds of friendship last forever. (Good)
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6
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Aspiration. I’m determined to make something of myself. (Any)
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Bond |
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1
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I fleeced the wrong person and must work to ensure that this individual never crosses paths with me or those I care about.
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2
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I owe everything to my mentor—a horrible person who’s probably rotting in jail somewhere.
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3
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Somewhere out there, I have a child who doesn’t know me. I’m making the world better for him or her.
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4
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I come from a noble family, and one day I’ll reclaim my lands and title from those who stole them from me.
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5
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A powerful person killed someone I love. Some day soon, I’ll have my revenge.
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6
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I swindled and ruined a person who didn’t deserve it. I seek to atone for my misdeeds but might never be able to forgive myself.
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Flaw |
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1
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I can’t resist a pretty face.
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2
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I’m always in debt. I spend my ill-gotten gains on decadent luxuries faster than I bring them in...
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3
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I’m convinced that no one could ever fool me the way I fool others.
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4
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I’m too greedy for my own good. I can’t resist taking a risk if there’s money involved.
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5
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I can’t resist swindling people who are more powerful than me.
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6
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I hate to admit it and will hate myself for it, but I’ll run and preserve my own hide if the going gets tough.
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