I am a connoisseur of, well, everything! But I'm not just a total lush for leisure. I'm, like, competent, as well.

My great-grandparents crossed over to the Material Plane a little over a century ago as part of a combined group of Feywild and Material Plane inhabitants who were concerned with the number of creatures who were traveling between the planes either accidentally or with ill intent. The group called themselves the Feywild Border Initiative and they stationed "guardians" on both sides of every well-known Convergence point (or "fey crossing") to protect against threats in either direction and to help wayward travelers return safely to their Plane of Origin. 

Since those early days, my family has largely stayed on the Material Plane side, with occasional trips back to the Homeplane. I have numerous siblings and cousins, and our parents  have ensured that all of us (with the loving exception of my brother, Chadykos "Soupforbrains") are well-trained in combat, magic, and diplomacy.  They felt this was important for our personal growth and protection, as well as to enable us to function as sort of unofficial cross-plane ambassadors. And, though we all hope the need never arises, they also wanted us to be well-equipped in the case of any future conflict or political unrest, on either plane.

However, we were also raised to appreciate the finer things in life and embrace all the goodness that the worlds have to offer. I strive for excellence in all that I do, but I never let work weigh me down. Any period of work should be followed by twice as much play! After training from a young age as a magic-wielding archer, my hedonistic tendencies have led me to a life as a traveling critic (food, entertainment, lodgings, etc.) of reasonable repute. The freelance work I do, plus the profit from my own quarterly publication (Aereon's Adventuring Authority), provides sufficient income for survival and basic comforts. However, the luxury I enjoy comes primarily from the free and deeply discounted services I receive in exchange for my reviews (see "Freebies & That Low-Low" feature). Keen to supplement my income, keep my skills sharp, and promote my "brand", I occasionally take on side jobs for extra cash. T

experienced criminal with a history of breaking the law. You have spent a lot of time among other criminals and still have contacts within the criminal underworld. You’re far closer than most people to the world of murder, theft, and violence that pervades the underbelly of civilization, and you have survived up to this point by flouting the rules and regulations of society.

Skill Proficiencies: Deception, Stealth

Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set, thieves’ tools

Equipment: A crowbar, a set of dark common clothes including a hood, and a pouch containing 15 gp

Spell List

Spell Level	Spells
2nd	animal messenger

Suggested Characteristics

Criminals might seem like villains on the surface, and many of them are villainous to the core. But some have an abundance of endearing, if not redeeming, characteristics. There might be honor among thieves, but criminals rarely show any respect for law or authority.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I always have a plan for what to do when things go wrong.
2	I am always calm, no matter what the situation. I never raise my voice or let my emotions control me.
3	The first thing I do in a new place is note the locations of everything valuable—or where such things could be hidden.
4	I would rather make a new friend than a new enemy.
5	I am incredibly slow to trust. Those who seem the fairest often have the most to hide.
6	I don’t pay attention to the risks in a situation. Never tell me the odds.
7	The best way to get me to do something is to tell me I can’t do it.
8	I blow up at the slightest insult.

d6	Ideal
1	Honor. I don’t steal from others in the trade. (Lawful)
2	Freedom. Chains are meant to be broken, as are those who would forge them. (Chaotic)
3	Charity. I steal from the wealthy so that I can help people in need. (Good)
4	Greed. I will do whatever it takes to become wealthy. (Evil)
5	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)
6	Redemption. There’s a spark of good in everyone. (Good)

d6	Bond
1	I’m trying to pay off an old debt I owe to a generous benefactor.
2	My ill-gotten gains go to support my family.
3	Something important was taken from me, and I aim to steal it back.
4	I will become the greatest thief that ever lived.
5	I’m guilty of a terrible crime. I hope I can redeem myself for it.
6	Someone I loved died because of a mistake I made. That will never happen again.

d6	Flaw
1	When I see something valuable, I can’t think about anything but how to steal it.
2	When faced with a choice between money and my friends, I usually choose the money.
3	If there’s a plan, I’ll forget it. If I don’t forget it, I’ll ignore it.
4	I have a “tell” that reveals when I’m lying.
5	I turn tail and run when things look bad.
6	An innocent person is in prison for a crime that I committed. I’m okay with that.