With a needle and thread in hand, a seamstress begins their work on a new addition to their wardrobe or perhaps that of a customer. Whether in your own small hovel at the edge of town, in the services of a rich and powerful queen, or the owner of shop in the town square, you weave together clothing suitable for all walks of life. Perhaps you are just an apprentice finding her own technique or a well-known designer for the royal family or just a grandmother with a knack for the needle. Your life spent weaving might be short or extensive, but you are nonetheless proud of every piece you create and don or sell.
- Skill Proficiencies: Sleight of Hand, Perception
- Tool Proficiencies: Weaver's Tools
- Equipment: A set of common, fine, and traveler's clothes, weaver's tools, 50 feet of silk rope and a pouch containing 5 gp.
Specialty Fabric
Every weaver has their specialty when it comes to weaving cloth. Some prefer to weave general clothing for everyday life while others prefer more seasonal or traditional clothing. Choose your weaving specialty or roll on the table below.
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Specialty Fabric |
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1
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Common wear (shirts, pants, dresses)
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2
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Summer wear (skirts, bikinis, shorts)
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3
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Fashionable (suits, tuxedos, gowns)
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4
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Night Life (blankets, pajamas, lingerie)
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5
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Winter wear (scarfs, fur muffs, toques)
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6
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Travelling wear (cloaks and jackets)
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7
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Hats (top hats and Gainsborough hat)
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8
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Home Life (quilts, chemises, blouses)
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Feature: Dress to Impress
You do your best to style yourself based on your current location to gain the favor of the people around you. From common outfits to extravagant fabrics, you easily blend in with the local people. Your flawless adjustment to the surrounding populace can help you evade pursuers, vanishing into the crowd without raising additional, unwanted suspicion. Additionally, with a successful weaver's tools check, you can make simple adjustments to clothing- either yours or others - to make them more appropriate for any occasion.
Suggested Characteristics
As a seamstress, you usually tend to be sociable, though some can be loners or just generally negative to others. A consistent characteristic is the need to be fashionable in every environment which has its moments of brilliance and ridicule from those around you.
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Personality Trait |
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1
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I like to talk at length about my latest creation. And the last ten.
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2
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I look down on those who can't appreciate fine art.
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3
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I'm always looking to perfect my technique or find a more effective way.
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4
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I’m well known for my work, and I want to make sure everyone appreciates it. I’m always taken aback when people haven’t heard of me.
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5
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I can find a use for any kind of material in my creations.
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6
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I like to keep up with the latest trends in fashion.
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7
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If you disrespect me or my work, expect the cheapest of attire for sale.
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8
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I don’t part with my money easily and will haggle tirelessly to get the best deal possible.
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Ideal |
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1
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Generosity. My talents were given to me so that I could use them to benefit the world. (Good)
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2
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Aspiration. I work hard to be the best there is at my craft. (Any)
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3
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Perfection. If it can be done better than do it better. (Neutral)
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4
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Freedom. Everyone should be free to pursue his or her own lifestyle. (Chaotic)
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5
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Fame. To surpass all my rivals will bring the greatest satisfaction. (Evil)
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6
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Order. A organized mind begets a productive life. (Lawful)
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Bond |
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1
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My workshop holds my hopes, dreams, and soul. I refuse to let anyone take it away.
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2
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I had an amazing teacher who taught me not only how to weave, but the values of life.
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3
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My master is my life. I owe them my life and servitude.
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4
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I have a wardrobe with all of my best clothes and fabrics. If anything happened to it, I don't know how I could live.
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5
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I have a young apprentice who has great potential. I will do everything in my power to help them succeed.
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6
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The customer is always right. I will live by these words until the day I die.
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Flaw |
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1
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I can't stand anything that's dirty or messy.
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2
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I am bad with money. Whenever I see something I like, I have to buy it.
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3
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My emotions like to run wild. One minute I'll be angry, next one I'll be excited.
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4
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I'm a perfectionist. Whenever I see something out of place or in need of repairs, I have to fix it.
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5
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I fall in and out of love easily and quickly.
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6
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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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