You spend your time where the people are, frequenting taverns, bathhouses, parties, and public performances (you might even be the one on stage). You've celebrated with celebrities, lifted libations with literati, made merry with merchants, hobnobbed with nobles, and palled with the hoi polloi.
You might or might not have refined social graces, but you know how to follow social cues and endear yourself to other people who are trying to enjoy themselves. This helps you fit in at all kinds of events and establishments, where you often find yourself met with longing glances and free drinks. You have a knack for getting noticed and people tend to remember your face, (although this isn't always to your favor). And although you don't necessarily form meaningful attachments with everyone you meet, you frequently encounter friendly faces who remember good times with you and would be happy to spend a little more time getting to know you.
- Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from: Deception, Insight, Performance, Persuasion, Sleight of Hand
- Tool Proficiencies: Any one musical instrument or gaming set of your choice
- Languages: Any one language of your choice
- Equipment: A set of common clothes, a set of fine clothes or a flashy piece of jewelry worth 15gp, a small case of basic makeup or a half-empty vial of perfume, a flirtatious note from an admirer, and a pouch containing 10 gp
A carouser rarely turns down a good time wherever drinks and gossip are flowing, but they frequently find themselves coming back to some particular type of place where they can really feel comfortable. Choose a favorite type of place where you like to hang out or roll on the table below.
| d6 | Favorite Place |
|---|---|
| 1 | Quiet, cozy pubs and inns |
| 2 | Raucous taverns and beer halls |
| 3 | Bathhouses that host attractive clientele and discrete liaisons |
| 4 | Drunken bacchanals held under stars and moonlight |
| 5 | Art exhibits, museums, academic symposiums, and other places of shared thought and learning |
| 6 | Performances of public entertainment |
Whether it's your charm, your looks, or your wit, you always know how to make an impression. As long as you're dressed for the occasion and mind your manners, you always find yourself welcome and well-received at any social gathering and you can usually convince strangers to buy you at least one drink at any establishment that's at least half-way respectable. Additionally, whenever you are mingling in any social setting there is a 50 percent chance that you can find someone who recognizes you (or thinks they recognize you) from a past soirée or other event. Roll a d6. On a 2-6, the person remembers you fondly. They are friendly to you and will gladly share information and gossip or do you small favors. On a 1, the person is a social rival, a jilted admirer, or someone else who hates your guts. They are hostile to you and act to make your visit unpleasant, although they won't resort to serious violence against you, except under extraordinary circumstances.
Suggested Characteristics
Carousers are socially adroit individuals who seem to know how to fit in with just about anyone. Their sly smiles and telling winks aren't necessarily insincere, but they are crafted and deliberately calculated, so most of their "friends" never really get to know them. Their true friends, however, often get close enough to learn how deep and complex they can be.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I'm a natural at flirting. Sometimes I don't even realize when I'm doing it. |
| 2 | I'm the life of the party! The celebration doesn't start until I show up! |
| 3 | It's a little known fact... I always have a fascinating piece of trivia to share. |
| 4 | I'm a shameless matchmaker. You want to talk to that cutie over there? Come on, I'll introduce you! |
| 5 | I always come up with endearing nicknames for everyone, even people I just met. |
| 6 | I can never stand to drink alone, and I won't let anyone else drink alone if I can help it. |
| 7 | There's no such thing as too loud; I need to feel the music! |
| 8 | I'm actually pretty shy, but it seems people are always drawn to me whenever I go out. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Comraderie. Every burden is lighter and every song is sweeter when it's shared. (Good) |
| 2 | Novelty. Every new experience changes and enriches me. (Chaos) |
| 3 | Popularity. It's not who you know, it's how many know you. (Any) |
| 4 | Familiarity. Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name. (Law) |
| 5 | Exploitation. What good are all these hangers-on if I can't get something out of them? (Evil) |
| 6 | Connection. Not everyone out there is right for me, but I'm going to find the ones who are. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | Times are tough and my favorite establishment has been struggling. I'll help them out any way I can because they're practically family. |
| 2 | My regular drinking buddies love to hear stories of my adventures whenever I get back to town. So what if I exaggerate a little? |
| 3 | There's one song that touches my heart like nothing else. I'll share it with anyone who will listen. |
| 4 | I'm a patron of the arts, and I'll make sure that my hometown gets to host the greatest galleries and exhibits. |
| 5 | There's someone special who comes to my regular hangout. They barely know who I am, but someday I'll have the courage to tell them how I feel about them. |
| 6 | I have a string of ex-lovers, and I still care about many of them. Not all of them would say the same of me, but I just want them to be happy. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | If someone ever flirts back at me, I might just do something foolish. |
| 2 | I rarely admit it, but I'm too dependent on my vices for having a good time. |
| 3 | I get chatty when I'm socializing or when I'm just out drinking. Sometimes I say more than I should. |
| 4 | If anyone's got an interesting anecdote or impressive personal story to share, then I have one about me that's even bigger and better! |
| 5 | Just because I'm the popular person doesn't mean I'm shallow and superficial. But yes, I am pretty shallow and superficial. |
| 6 | I've always got to be "on" for the crowd. Sure, they adore me, but they wouldn't if they knew what I'm really like inside. |
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