You may not have actually been born in the streets, but it sure feels like it. You've made your way on your own from the beginning and so far so good. You know what it takes to survive the city and you aren’t afraid to do it. Gambler, busker, thief, huxter, if it pays or feeds you, you’re in. You dream of better things, but today you need to eat.
- Skill Proficiencies: Insight and Perception, Sleight of Hand, Performance, Deception, Persuasion, Stealth or Intimidation
- Tool Proficiencies: playing card set or dice set and thieves’ tools, tinkers tools, painter’s supplies, flute, drum or lute
The Hustle
Every day brings new hardships, but also opportunities. You just have to know how to take advantage of them. It’s all in the hustle, and everybody has their favorites. Maybe you’re a messenger, or a street musician, or maybe you get by on your good looks and charm. There are a thousand hustles in the city streets and you know them all.
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The Hustle |
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Busker
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2
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Tinker
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3
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Courier
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4
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Escort
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5
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Con Artist
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6
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Porter
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7
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Pickpocket
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8
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Artist
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Feature: Like the Back of My Hand
You grew up in the streets. You know the ins and outs of life there. From beggars and pickpockets to shop keeps and city guards, you know how the people work. You know how the city breaths and how to hear it’s whispers. And whether you’re in your old stomping grounds or some city half a world away, you know how to listen, how to watch, who to pay off and who to avoid. It’s hard for you to really get lost in city streets, unless you want to, and given a little time you can find out all sorts of interesting tidbits about any city and it’s people.
Suggested Characteristics
Life on the streets can be hard, but there are good things here too. The people, the sights, the sounds and the flavors of a city are terrible and amazing. Some days life on the streets is pain and sorrow, but some days…
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I always have a plan for what to do when things go wrong.
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2
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I am always calm, no matter what the situation. I never raise my voice or let my emotions control me.
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3
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The first thing I do in a new place is get the lay of the land.
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4
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I would rather make a new friend than a new enemy.
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5
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I am incredibly slow to trust. Those who seem the fairest often have the most to hide.
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6
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I’m always looking for the next big score. Someday I’ll strike it rich.
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7
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The best way to get me to do something is to tell me I can’t do it.
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8
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I’m willing to do whatever it takes to get ahead in the world.
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Ideal |
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Honor. I don’t steal from others on the streets. We all have it rough enough. (Lawful)
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Freedom. Chains are meant to be broken, as are those who would forge them. (Chaotic)
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3
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Charity. I always look out for those around me, especially those who have it harder than me. (Good)
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4
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Greed. I will do whatever it takes to take care of myself. (Evil)
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5
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People. I’m loyal to my friends, not to any ideals, and everyone else can take a trip down the Styx for all I care. (Neutral)
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6
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Redemption. There’s a spark of good in everyone. (Good)
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Bond |
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I’m trying to pay off an old debt I owe. I really like my kneecaps.
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2
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Everything I do is to support my family.
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3
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Something important was taken from me, and I aim to get it back.
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4
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Someday I’ll be rich and famous. You’ll see.
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5
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I’m guilty of a terrible crime. I hope I can redeem myself for it.
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6
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Someone I loved died because of a mistake I made. That will never happen again.
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Flaw |
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When I see something valuable, I can’t think about anything but how to steal it.
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2
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When faced with a choice between money and my friends, I usually choose the money.
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3
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If there’s a plan, I’ll forget it. If I don’t forget it, I’ll ignore it.
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4
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I have a “tell” that reveals when I’m lying.
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5
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I’m a lover not a fighter.
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6
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I’m a sucker for a sad story.
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