In the past, you've found yourself roaming the streets, trying to make money and get by. Often, this path led you to cater to a more crude kind of people, but you've learned to take advantage of (and love) this situation.
Your sheer charisma sweeps masses off their feet with ease. People of upstanding backgrounds risk their public image for a morsel of what you have to provide. You are, above all, an unstoppable force slipping into the cracks of people's lives to satisfy desires (be it yours or theirs) and gain power - however small it may be. The power you hold over primal desire is intoxicating... either that or you drank too much last night.
- Skill Proficiencies: Choose 2 from among Persuasion, Insight, Athletics, Religion, Performance
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of instrument or gaming set
- Languages: One language of choice
- Equipment: A set of common clothes, a vial of perfume, 5 incense sticks, a set of manacles, and a pouch containing 15 gp
Your training in the art of seduction makes convincing many people into passionate acts simple. In any town, you can find someone who will do your bidding, in exchange for "favors" and romantic prose. This includes getting them to risk their lives, should what you do be convincing enough. However, if you try to convince someone who absolutely isn't interested, you may put yourself in more trouble.
Suggested Characteristics
Seductors are creative with how they get their way with people, but they have much more going on beneath the charming surface. They may be troubled by a haunting past, riddled with insecurity, or desperate for love. Sometimes though, they just got into this for the hell of it.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I tend to prioritize my livelihood above others, allowing disaster to befall those who cross my path. |
| 2 | My looks outmatch everyone in the world. |
| 3 | I won't judge anyone for their tastes. |
| 4 | Boredom is my worst enemy - I'd rather die than have to sit still for too long. |
| 5 | I enjoy flirting around in places I don't belong, just to see who can handle me. |
| 6 | I often lie about my qualifications and make up excuses later. |
| 7 | Making friends is just as easy as finding clients for me. |
| 8 | The end justifies the means, and my means have no end. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Confidence. All creatures should be proud of what they are and do. (Any) |
| 2 | Vanity. The only person in the world that matters is me. (Evil) |
| 3 | Risk. What's life without a little unpredictability? (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Compersion. The pleasure of others brings pleasure to me. (Good) |
| 5 | Servitude. Do exactly what is asked to get what you need. (Lawful) |
| 6 | Survival. I just want to get by in the world. (Neutral) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I managed to ruin the life of an otherwise clean priest - I seek to make sure people aren't hurt by my livelihood ever again. |
| 2 | I was tossed out of town for not adhering to their standards so I live my entire life in spite of them. |
| 3 | I stick together with a close group of friends who have similar ideals. |
| 4 | My family is proud of my confidence and I make sure to send them a portion of the spoils I earn. |
| 5 | The only things I need are myself, my faith, and my belongings. |
| 6 | I do what I can to carry out my god's will with every action. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I have a habit of insulting anyone who doesn't give me what I want. |
| 2 | I still feel empty no matter how many people I go through. |
| 3 | My mind is riddled with questions on if I'm really good enough to keep going. |
| 4 | I struggle to hold an ally for longer than a few flings. |
| 5 | Temptations like alcohol and other vices drain away spare cash I earn. |
| 6 | I never see consequences coming until they've already hit me. |
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Posted Nov 25, 2020This was, unsurprisingly, made for a bard one of my players has in a campaign I run. I just expanded it for everyone else's use. Comments are appreciated if anyone notices any typos or has general advice for writing background as this is only my second attempt from scratch.
Already had to repost it cause I found a typo. Woops!