You are a person who studies, understand and argues the law. While your profession goes by many names, inter alia lawyer, barrister, attorney and advocate. In Waterdeep you "trade" by the title of lawspeaker.
- Skill Proficiencies: History, Persuasion
- Tool Proficiencies: Calligrapher’s Supplies
- Languages: One of your choice
- Equipment: A set of fine clothes, a signet ring, a scroll of pedigree, and a purse containing 25 gp
Feature: Legal Knowledge
You know what the laws are, what rights you have and how to enforce them effectively. If you are unfamiliar with the specific location you have the ability to learn them. You have easy access to courts and can follow the required procedures without any real difficulty. You have the knowledge to find others in your profession, as long as they exist and operate in the open. Finding others in the profession could help you in learning the local laws more effectively and can make any cases in the jurisdiction easier to be judged in a favourable manner.
Suggested Characteristics
Lawspeakers are the legal professionals of Waterdeep. While Khelben banned lawyers, lawspeakers managed to find a way around this.
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My eloquent flattery makes everyone I talk to feel like the most wonderful and important person in the world.
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The common folk love me for my kindness and generosity.
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3
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I take great pains to always look my best and follow the latest fashions.
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I don’t like to get my hands dirty, and I won’t be caught dead in unsuitable accommodations.
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My favor, once lost, is lost forever.
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If you do me an injury, I will crush you, ruin your name, and salt your fields.
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I’m willing to listen to every side of an argument before I make my own judgment.
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I use polysyllabic words that convey the impression of great erudition.
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Ideal |
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Respect. Respect is due to me because of my position, but all people regardless of station deserve to be treated with dignity. (Good)
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Logic. Emotions must not cloud our logical thinking. (Lawful)
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Freedom. Everyone should be free to pursue his or her own livelihood. (Chaotic)
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Greed. I’m only in it for the money. (Evil)
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People. I’m committed to the people I care about, not to ideals. (Neutral)
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Aspiration. I’m determined to make something of myself. (Any)
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Bond |
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The common folk must see me as a hero of the people.
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2
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My life’s work is a series of tomes related to a specific field of legal related lore.
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3
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I’m guilty of a terrible crime. I hope I can redeem myself for it.
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4
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I want to be famous, whatever it takes.
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5
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I was cheated out of my legal costs, and I want to get my due.
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I fight for those who cannot fight for themselves.
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Flaw |
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I secretly believe that everyone is beneath me.
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I too often hear veiled insults and threats in every word addressed to me, and I’m quick to anger.
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I have an insatiable desire for carnal pleasures.
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I obey the law, even if the law causes misery.
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5
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I would kill to acquire a noble title.
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I’m horribly jealous of anyone who can outshine my handiwork. Everywhere I go, I’m surrounded by rivals.
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