Counterfeiter

You have a talent for producing works of art in a particular medium. You see yourself not as an entertainer or performer, but as a creator. Only problem is that you excel best at mimicry. Your art is as good as any master, and as such you tend to plagiarize famous works for easy coin, rather than commit to any lofty ambitions or deeply philosophical explorations in expression. Dealing with illicit and sometimes eccentric patrons has granted you a unique insight into people and society, and ways to steer clear of many altercations. On the surface, you may be a playwright or poet, a sculptor or painter, or a musical composer. Your real business you conduct under a completely different nom de plume.

Skill Proficiencies: Deception, Persuasion

Tool Proficiencies: Forgery Kit and one of Calligrapher's tools, Painter's tools, Mason's Tools, Weaver's Tools, Disguise Kit or Musical Instrument.

Equipment: A forgery kit, common clothes, a pouch with 10gp, and a set of tools associated with your craft.

Suggested Characteristics

Counterfeiters 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.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I am an aloof observer, always imagining those around me as subjects in my next project.
2	My head is usually in the clouds, and my dishevelled appearance attests to that.
3	I am full of profound insights and am always ready to share. However, there are always those around me who don't appreciate my genius.
4	I’m a born gambler who can’t resist taking a risk for a potential payoff.
5	I lie about almost everything, even when there’s no good reason to.
6	My thought process can be erratic and often I will blurt out allusions or loose associations, which often seem to have very little to do with the matter at hand.
7	The world is a stage and life is a canvas. I find intense joy and inspiration in almost every experience.
8	I often speak in figurative language, and am always in search of just the right word or metaphor.

d6	Ideal
1	Subversion. Great art is that which employs satire and wit to subtly lay bare the failings and foibles of the powerful. (Chaotic)
2	Fairness. I never target people who can’t afford to lose a few coins. (Lawful)
3	Charity. I distribute the money I acquire to the people who really need it. (Good)
4	Creativity. I never run the same con twice. (Chaotic)
5	Truth. A great artist shows the truth in all things, even if it is difficult. (Neutral)
6	Aspiration. I’m determined to make something of myself. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	I fleeced the wrong person and must work to ensure that this individual never crosses paths with me or those I care about.
2	I owe everything to my mentor—a horrible person who’s probably rotting in jail somewhere.
3	I idolize one of the great masters.
4	I am devoted to perfecting an uncompleted work.
5	I have a duty to protect works of art, thus protecting the essence of civilization.
6	Someone claiming to be me caused a deal to go under. I must set the record straight before my professional reputation is ruined.

d6	Flaw
1	I have a bitter rival. Both of us will stop at nothing to see the other humiliated.
2	Alcohol allows my creative spirit to flow and as such I am rarely sober.
3	I’m convinced that no one could ever fool me the way I fool others.
4	I speak freely - perhaps too freely. I really don't care who I offend.
5	I can’t resist swindling people who are more powerful than me.
6	I sometimes let bad things happen just so I can see the how the drama will unfold.