Former Prostitue

You were abandoned by your parents when you were somewhere between 4 and 7 years old. You've always been alone (mentally) and have done things your way. You were picked up by a brothel at a young age and forced to work. You don't care to find why they left you and have distaste for them. Your hard life forced you to be in awful situations and see things you should’ve never at your age. You are unphased at seeing people starving, stealing, or killing. But, NO ONE, is messing with your money, because it’s the only thing that’s truly your own. You don't care to know other people than the few you trust, except to get what you want. You’re great at figuring out what people want if it has to do with your goals. You have now either decided to work in the arts or a common job.

Skill Proficiencies: Your experience in putting on a show and faking enjoyment has given you proficiency in Deception and Performance.

Tool Proficiencies: One instrument of your choice or a martial weapon. Disguise kit.

Languages: Common and one of: Elven or Dwarven.

Equipment:  A Silk outfit, a pouch of 5d10 gp, a disguise kit. And either 1 musical instrument or a martial weapon.

Suggested Characteristics

Personality Trait

1. Flattery is my preferred trick for getting what I want.
2. I lie about almost everything, even when there’s no good reason to.
3. I have a joke for every occasion, especially occasions where humor is inappropriate.
4. I am not interested in any romantic relationships. I have seen that love is fake.
5. Sarcasm and insults are my weapons of choice.
6. I get bitter if I’m not the center of attention.
7. Nobody stays angry at me or around me for long, since I can defuse any amount of tension.
8. I love a good insult, even one directed at me.

Ideals

1. Independence. I am a free spirit— no one tells me what to do. (Chaotic)
2. Greed. I’m only in it for the money and fame. (Evil)
3. Aspiration. I’m determined to make something of myself. (Any)
4. Empathy. I never want anyone to go through what I did. (Good)
5. Freedom. Chains are meant to be broken, as are those who would forge them. (Chaotic)
6. Community. We must take care of each other, because no one else is going to do it. (Lawful)

 

Bond

1. I would do anything for the other members of my old troupe.
2. I want to be famous, whatever it takes.
3. I’m guilty of a terrible crime. I hope I can redeem myself for it.
4. A powerful person killed someone I love. Someday soon, I’ll have my revenge.
5. No one else should have to endure the hardships I've been through.
6. I idolize a hero of the old tales and measure my deeds against that person’s.

Flaw

1. I’m too greedy for my own good. I can’t resist taking a risk if there’s money involved.
2. I’ll do anything to win fame and renown.
3. I once satirized a noble who still wants my head. It was a mistake that I will likely repeat.
4. When faced with a choice between money and my friends, I usually choose the money.
5. I can’t stop myself from helping someone that is going through what I went through.
6. I always assume anyone who is interested in me is doing it because they need something.