A gladiator is as much an entertainer as any minstrel or circus performer, except instead of instruments or tricks they prefer combat within an enclosed space to show off their skill. Unlike a Normal Gladiator, Veterans of the Ring have devoted most of their life to the Ring and anything involved with it.
- Skill Proficiencies: Performance, Intimidation
- Tool Proficiencies: Disguise kit, Vehicle(Land)
- Equipment: A inexpensive but unusual weapon or a musical instrument (one of your choice), the favor of an admirer (love letter, lock of hair, or trinket), a costume, and a pouch containing 15 gp
Feature: By Popular Demand
You can always find a place to perform in any place that features combat for entertainment — perhaps a gladiatorial arena or secret pit fighting club. At such a place, you receive free lodging and food of a modest or comfortable standard (depending on the quality of the establishment), as long as you perform each night. In addition, your performance makes you something of a local figure. When strangers recognize you in a town where you have performed, they typically take a liking to you.
Suggested Characteristics
Successful entertainers have to be able to capture and hold an audience’s attention, so they tend to have flamboyant or forceful personalities. They’re inclined toward the romantic and often cling to high-minded ideals about the practice of art and the appreciation of beauty.
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I’m always polite and respectful.
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2
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I’m haunted by memories the Arena. I can’t get the images of violence out of my mind.
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3
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I’ve lost too many friends, and I’m slow to make new ones.
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4
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I’m full of inspiring and cautionary tales from my time in the ring relevant to almost every combat situation.
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5
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I can stare down a hell hound without flinching.
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6
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I enjoy being strong and like breaking things.
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7
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I have a crude sense of humor.
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8
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I face problems head-on. A simple, direct solution is the best path to success.
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Ideal |
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1
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Greater Good. Our lot is to fight in the defense of others (Good)
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2
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Independence. When people follow orders blindly, they embrace a kind of tyranny. (Chaotic)
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3
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Might. In life as in combat, the stronger force wins. (Evil)
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4
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Survival. Their life or Mine.(Neutral)
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Bond |
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Someone taught me most of what I know, I'm hoping to pass on that knowledge.
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2
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My honor is my life.
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3
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I’ll never forget the crushing defeat I suffered and the humiliation I endured.
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4
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Those who fight beside me are those worth dying for.
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5
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I fight for those who cannot fight for themselves.
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6
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In the Ring all I had was Me, Myself, and I.
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Flaw |
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1
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The monstrous foe I faced in the Ring still leaves me quivering with fear.
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2
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I have little respect for anyone who is not a proven warrior.
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3
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I cheated during a very important match—and I would do anything to keep that secret.
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4
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My hatred of my enemies is blind and unreasoning.
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5
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Sometimes, the law and I don't see eye to eye.
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6
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I’d rather eat my armor than admit when I’m wrong.
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