Clown

You are skilled in the art of the clown. You might use your talent to earn money, make others laugh, or even for your own amusement. You may entertain using good-natured humor or make jokes at the expense of others. Whether you ran away and joined a traveling carnival or were lured into the job by a fey, you are a clown that no one will forget.

Skill Proficiencies: Acrobatics, Sleight of Hand

Tool Proficiencies: Disguise Kit and Playing Card Set

Equipment: Entertainer’s pack, playing cards, props for your act (balls to juggle, handkerchiefs, noise makers, or puppets), a traveler's and a pouch containing 10 gp

Suggested Characteristics

Clowns are out in front of the crowds, drawing attention and entertaining the people. They can be colorful, surprising, and even deceptive. Offstage, a clown’s personality may be
equally silly or quite the opposite. Sometimes behind the big smile lies an insecurity or a secret. Use the following tables to develop your clown or inspire your own design.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I prefer to be a clown at all times. I wear my make-up and costume even when I don’t have to.
2	I am mischievous in and out of make-up. I play practical jokes and tricks whenever I can.
3	I am surprisingly shy, but when I put on the clown make-up, I become someone else.
4	Even though I make others giggle, I don’t find much funny in real life. You rarely hear me laugh.
5	I am obsessed with improving my craft. When I travel to new places, I look for things I can incorporate into my act.
6	I seek attention whether I am in costume or out. I want all eyes on me.
7	No one understands that clowning is an art form. I try to improve my work and educate others about its importance.
8	I hate being a clown but I don’t know what else to do with myself. It feels like it is my only talent.

d6	Ideal
1	Charity. Sometimes I entertain just to bring light to the darkness. No need to pay me. (Good)
2	Respect. People should respect artists. I will do what I can to make sure we are seen as equals in society. (Lawful)
3	Humor. I will do anything for a laugh. I don’t care about the consequences. (Chaotic)
4	Deception. I will distract you with my antics so that I may take from you what I will. (Evil)
5	People. I like to be among others. Some of them won’t smile no matter what I do, but I still try. (Neutral)
6	Solitude. The chaos of performance and the attention can be draining. I value silence and solitude. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	The props I use in my act have been handed down to me by people that I lost along the way.
2	I am proud of a particular trick I invented for my act. I want to train other clowns on how to do it.
3	I have a soft spot for other clowns and performers. If they ask for something, I will gladly give it.
4	There is someone I’ve always wanted to perform for. I will make sure I do before I die.
5	The person who taught me how to paint my face is very special to me. I would do anything for them.
6	I seek magic that I can use in my act. I want the crowds to believe I am the best clown in the world.

d6	Flaw
1	I can’t help myself. Even when people tell me they don’t appreciate my practical jokes, I still play them.
2	When I am wearing my costume, my attention span and listening skills are not that great. I’m too focused on entertaining others.
3	I’m not the most careful, especially when performing. I’ve injured myself and others in the past.
4	I laugh at inappropriate times since my mind is trained to look for the humor in everything.
5	When it comes to work-for-hire, I am very distrustful. I’ve been burned in the past.
6	I am losing myself in my art. I don’t know where the clown ends and I begin.