Artists are sought after and respected individuals all over the world. No matter their race age or gender, all artists are loved for their talent to place life and emotion into things such as clay, stone, and paint. As an Artist, you have perfected your art to the point that people pay to see you and pay for your grand works of art.

When choosing this background for your character you must ask yourself these questions: Is your character self-taught? Are they a natural at what they do, or must they work as hard as they can every day? Is your character struggling or successful? If they are indeed good at what they do, are they well known or new to the art scene? Do they have a high opinion of themselves or are they humble? What has brought them into the world of adventuring? Did they choose to follow a band of warriors for inspiration? Or are they caught in the midst of a mess they can't get out of?

Skill Proficiencies: Sleight of Hand, Persuasion

Tool Proficiencies: One artisan tool or musical instrument and any other tool.

Equipment: A set of artisan tools (one of your choice) or musical instrument. a set of traveler’s clothes, a letter of recommendation from a museum featuring your artwork, one 50 page sketchbook, charcoal pencil, and a pouch containing 15 gp 

Suggested Characteristics

A life surrounded by artists and critics has molded you into the person you are today.

 

d16	Personality Trait
1	I believe that anything worth doing is worth doing right. I can’t help it — I’m a perfectionist.
2	I’m a snob who looks down on those who can’t appreciate fine art.
3	I hate to leave a project unfinished.
4	I’m rude to people who lack my commitment to hard work and fair play.
5	I like to talk at length about my profession.
6	My work is unorthodox and often misunderstood.
7	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.
8	Emotion and feeling are more important than facts.
9	My art is my life, my works, my soul, and I will defend my creations at all costs.
10	I am my own worst critic. There is nothing you can say about me I haven't already said to myself.
11	I am not worth the time of the common folk. Their gold pouches are simply too light for me.
12	The people deserve to be heard and I am their voice! Viva la revolution!
13	I am like the art I create. I flow, I feel. I do what feels natural, what feels right.
14	Art is like magic or science; there are strict rules to follow, and ignoring those leaves you no better than a three year old with a pile of clay.
15	I create beautiful things to woo beautiful folk.
16	My art is private. Only my commissioned works are for the public eye.

d12	Ideal
1	Community. It is the duty of all civilized people to strengthen the bonds of community and the security of civilization. (Lawful)
2	Generosity. My talents were given to me so that I could use them to benefit the world. (Good)
3	Freedom. Everyone should be free to pursue his or her own livelihood. (Chaotic)
4	Greed. I’m only in it for the money. (Evil)
5	People. I’m committed to the people I care about, not to ideals. (Neutral)
6	Aspiration. I work hard to be the best there is at my craft. (Any)
7	Cubism. I must do what is commissioned of me, or I wont get payed. (Lawful)
8	Abstract. I flow from place to place, doing what's best for me. (Chaotic)
9	Vandalism. The world is my canvas- I will paint it how I please and no one will tell me otherwise! (Evil)
10	Realism. I deal with whats real, and try and help as many as I can along the way. (Good)
11	Impressionism. I have a great deal to learn from those around me. They are the inspiration for my work. (Any)
12	Minimalism. A little bit of this and a little bit of that is all you need in life. (Neutral)

d6	Bond
1	The workshop where I learned my trade is the most important place in the world to me.
2	I created a great work for someone, and then found them unworthy to receive it. I’m still looking for someone worthy.
3	I make art to provide for my loved one's.
4	I fell in love with a museum or library as a child and will protect it with my life.
5	I'm attached to a patron, and I love making them happy with my art.
6	I am drawn to travel, to see the world and recreate it's wonders in art.

d12	Flaw
1	I’ll do anything to get my hands on something rare or priceless.
2	I’m quick to assume that someone is trying to cheat me.
3	I’m never satisfied with what I have — I always want more.
4	I would kill to acquire a noble title.
5	I’m horribly jealous of anyone who can outshine my handiwork. Everywhere I go, I’m surrounded by rivals.
6	If there's no way I'll gain from it, there's no way I'll do it.
7	I am the BEST at what I do, and I laugh at those who suggest they can find one better than I.
8	I spend most of my gold overindulging in life's pleasures.
9	I take on commissions but do a half-hearted job.
10	I spend all my money on expensive materials, even when I can't afford to.
11	I am enraged when someone doesn't get my work.
12	If there's no way I'll gain from it, there's no way I'll do it.