You thrive in front of an audience. You know how to entrance them, entertain them, and even inspire them. Your physical prowess can impress even the most uninterested of crowds. Your artful fighting raises their spirits or captures their sorrow. Your dance steps captivate, your humor cuts to the quick. Whatever techniques you use, your art is your life.
- Skill Proficiencies: Acrobatics, Performance
- Tool Proficiencies: A gaming set
- Languages: One language of your choice
- Equipment: A disguise kit, the favor of an admirer (love letter, lock of hair, or trinket), a costume, and a belt pouch containing 15gp.
Feature: Echoes of Victory
The word of your victories inside the arena has spread, to the point that you have adoring fans. If you are visiting a settlement within 100 miles of your hometown, there is a 50 percent chance that you can find an admirer that will provide you with shelter or information.
In between adventures, you can also compete in athletic events that provide income as a profession.
Suggested Characteristics
Personality Traits
| d8 |
Personality Trait |
| 1 |
I know a story relevant to almost every situation. |
| 2 |
I have a daily exercise routine that I refuse to break. |
| 3 |
I'm a hopeless romantic, always searching for that "special someone." |
| 4 |
I feel most at peace during physical exertion, be it exercise or battle. |
| 5 |
I love a good insult, even one directed at me. |
| 6 |
I get bitter if I'm not the center of attention. |
| 7 |
I'll settle for nothing less than perfection. |
| 8 |
Anything worth doing is worth doing best. |
Ideals
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Ideal |
| 1 |
Camaraderie. The strongest bonds are forged through struggle. (Good) |
| 2 |
Tradition. The stories, legends, and examples of the past must never be forgotten, for they teach us who we are. (Lawful) |
| 3 |
Competition. I strive to test myself in all things. (Chaotic) |
| 4 |
Greed. I'm only in it for the money and fame. (Evil) |
| 5 |
People. I like seeing the smiles on people's faces when I battle. That's all that matters. (Neutral) |
| 6 |
Growth. Lessons hide in victory and defeat. (Any) |
Bonds
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Bond |
| 1 |
My weapon is my most treasured possession, and it reminds me of someone I love. |
| 2 |
I will be the best for the honor and glory of my home. |
| 3 |
I want to be famous, whatever it takes. |
| 4 |
I idolize a hero of the old tales and measure my deeds against that person's. |
| 5 |
I will do anything to prove myself superior to my hated rival. |
| 6 |
My fellow fighters are my family. |
Flaws
| d6 |
Flaw |
| 1 |
I'll do anything to win fame and renown. |
| 2 |
I indulge in a habit that threatens my reputation or my health. |
| 3 |
A scandal prevents me from ever going home again. That kind of trouble seems to follow me around. |
| 4 |
I ignore anyone who doesn’t compete and anyone who loses to me. |
| 5 |
I have trouble keeping my true feelings hidden. My sharp tongue lands me in trouble. |
| 6 |
Despite my best efforts, I am unreliable to my friends. |
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Personality Trait |
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1
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I know a story relevant to almost every situation.
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2
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Whenever I come to a new place, I collect local rumors and spread gossip.
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3
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I'm a hopeless romantic, always searching for that "special someone."
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4
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Nobody stays angry at me or around me for long, since I can defuse any amount of tension.
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5
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I love a good insult, even one directed at me.
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6
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I get bitter if I'm not the center of attention.
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7
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I'll settle for nothing less than perfection.
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8
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I change my mood or my mind as quickly as I change key in a song.
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Ideal |
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Beauty. When I perform, I make the world better than it was. (Good)
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2
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Tradition. The stories, legends, and songs of the past must never be forgotten, for they teach us who we are. (Lawful)
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3
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Creativity. The world is in need of new ideas and bold action. (Chaotic)
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4
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Greed. I'm only in it for the money and fame. (Evil)
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5
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People. I like seeing the smiles on people's faces when I perform. That's all that matters. (Neutral)
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6
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Honesty. Art should reflect the soul; it should come from within and reveal who we really are. (Any)
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Bond |
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My weapon is my most treasured possession, and it reminds me of someone I love.
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2
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Someone stole my precious instrument, and someday I'll get it back.
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3
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I want to be famous, whatever it takes.
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4
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I idolize a hero of the old tales and measure my deeds against that person's.
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5
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I will do anything to prove myself superior to my hated rival.
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6
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I would do anything for the other members of my old troupe.
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Flaw |
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1
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I'll do anything to win fame and renown.
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2
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I'm a sucker for a pretty face.
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3
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A scandal prevents me from ever going home again. That kind of trouble seems to follow me around.
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4
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I once satirized a noble who still wants my head. It was a mistake that I will likely repeat.
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5
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I have trouble keeping my true feelings hidden. My sharp tongue lands me in trouble.
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6
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Despite my best efforts, I am unreliable to my friends.
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