You grew up in isolation and learned performance from your family or community. You carry a songbook of tunes and tales passed down through the ages. For some, your songs are enthralling and even influential. Your poetics can stir the hearts of those who hear you, awakening grief or joy, laughter or anger. Your dance steps captivate, your unique, idiomatic humor cuts to the quick. Whatever techniques you use, your art is your life.
- Skill Proficiencies: History, Persuasion
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of Artisan's tools, vehicles (land)
- Languages: One standard language of your choice
- Equipment: A set of Artisan’s tools (one of your choice), a set of Traveler's clothes, a Songbook, and a pouch containing 10 gp
Feature: Priceless Performance
If a performance is given to a merchant or innkeeper, roll a 1d8. If over 3, then you will be given free hospice in an inn or gifted items for lower prices. If you are staying at an inn, then you will have to do this for the amount of nights you stay, and if you fail a roll then you have to pay the inn price.
Suggested Characteristics
A folk musician is one of the common people, for better or for worse. Most folk musicians look on their humble origins as a virtue, not a shortcoming, and their home communities remain very important to them. Material gain is not something they much care about. They’re inclined toward the sentimental and often cling to high-minded ideals about the practice of art and the appreciation of beauty.
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Personality Trait |
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My songs tell ancient stories.
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2
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My songs are political and made for the working class.
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3
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My songs are centered on love and friendship.
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4
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My songs are cautionary tales.
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5
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My songs are confessional - written from close, personal experience.
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6
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My songs relate solely to the rural perspective.
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Ideal |
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Charity. I always try to help those in need, no matter what the personal cost. (Good)
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2
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Tradition. The stories, legends, and songs of the past must never be forgotten. (Lawful)
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3
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Independence. I am a free spirit--no one tells me what to do. (Chaotic)
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4
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Honor. I don't steal from others in the trade. (Lawful)
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5
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Greed. I'm only in it for the money and fame. (Evil)
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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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My instrument is my most treasured possession, and it reminds me of someone I love.
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2
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I want to be famous, whatever it takes.
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3
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I idolize a hero of the old tales and measure my deeds against that person's.
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4
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I would do anything for the other members of my old troupe.
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5
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My family, clan, or tribe is the most important thing in my life, even when they are far from me.
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6
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Everything I do is for the common people.
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Flaw |
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1
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I tend to daydream often and am detached from reality.
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2
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My romantic relationships tend to end poorly or last a short amount of time.
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3
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I spend money as fast as I earn it.
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4
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I sing of allegories and morals, but never take them to heart.
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5
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I'll do anything to win fame and renown.
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6
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I have a serious case of imposter syndrome.
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