Courtesan

You are apart of the oldest profession in the realm. You know how to entrance, entertain, and even inspire those that have paid for your nightly services. Your can stir the hearts of those who hear you, awakening grief or joy, laughter or anger. Some may pay  for nothing more than a moment of your time, a kind shoulder to lean their head on or a melodic voice to calm their nerves after a long day of hard work and labor.  Whatever the reason, you have mastered the art of seduction and can tantalize any race or gender to get what you want.

Skill Proficiencies: Persuasion, Performance

Tool Proficiencies: Disguise kit, Forgery kit

Languages: One language of your choice 

Equipment: 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

Suggested Characteristics

Courtesans can be as varied as the patrons that seek out their services, from flamboyant and flirtatious to coy and bashful. Think about the way in which your particular character seduces their customers. Many are often known and requested for a particular talent, often having specialized skills outside of pure physical prowess that have allowed them to have a steady string of dedicated admirers.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I know a story relevant to almost every situation.
2	Whenever I come to a new place, I collect local rumors and spread gossip.
3	I’m a hopeless romantic, always searching for that “special someone.”
4	Nobody stays angry at me or around me for long, since I can defuse any amount of tension.
5	I love a good insult, even one directed at me.
6	I get bitter if I’m not the center of attention.
7	I’ll settle for nothing less than perfection.
8	I change my mood or my mind as quickly as I change key in a song.

d6	Ideal
1	Beauty. When I perform, I make the world better than it was. (Good)
2	Tradition. The stories, legends, and songs of the past must never be forgotten, for they teach us who we are. (Lawful)
3	Creativity. The world is in need of new ideas and bold action. (Chaotic)
4	Greed. I’m only in it for the money and fame. (Evil)
5	People. I like seeing the smiles on people’s faces when I perform. That’s all that matters. (Neutral)
6	Honesty. Art should reflect the soul; it should come from within and reveal who we really are. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	My instrument is my most treasured possession, and it reminds me of someone I love.
2	Someone stole my precious instrument, and someday I’ll get it back.
3	I want to be famous, whatever it takes.
4	I idolize a hero of the old tales and measure my deeds against that person’s.
5	I will do anything to prove myself superior to my hated rival.
6	I would do anything for the other members of my old troupe.

d6	Flaw
1	I’ll do anything to win fame and renown.
2	I’m a sucker for a pretty face.
3	A scandal prevents me from ever going home again. That kind of trouble seems to follow me around.
4	I once satirized a noble who still wants my head. It was a mistake that I will likely repeat.
5	I have trouble keeping my true feelings hidden. My sharp tongue lands me in trouble.
6	Despite my best efforts, I am unreliable to my friends.