Rental Partner

There are many reasons for someone to rent a partner. Some people want to experience having a girlfriend without the hassle of an actual girlfriend. Some people want a companion and a boyfriend will do that for them. Some people want something other than a boyfriend or a girlfriend.

You are one who provides this service. Your clients tend to be wealthy, considering the average peasant doesn't have the money to pay someone to act like their best friend for a day. Some of them were quite pleasant, and you've had your fair share of less nice clients. At this point you've honed your ability to tell what people want to be very accurate, and your resilience against the infuriating behaviour of some clients to be very strong.

Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Performance

Tool Proficiencies: One tool or instrument of your choice

Languages: One of your choice

Equipment: The tool or instrument you chose, a vial of perfume, a small gift from a client, a set of everyday common clothes, a nice outfit you wear on dates, and a pouch containing 15 gp.

Suggested Characteristics

Not all rental partners are outgoing, confident, or charismatic. Their common trait is being open to all kinds of people and activities, after all, their profession requires it. They aren't perfect, but their quirks can help them better match a certain kind of client. Nobody in the business is untouched by the clients - some clients help them grow, while others leave scars. Think about your journey, from first client to present day, and how it shaped who you are now.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I like to use my art, sharing little pieces with my clients, sometimes making something for them on a long date. It's an easy thing to make them happy and a hook for conversations.
2	I ask for payment upfront, and relax once I get the money. I've already been paid, time to have fun! I do my job better when I'm genuinely enjoying it, anyway.
3	I charge for my service by necessity, but I'm actually very kind, and I tend to throw in free extras during my dates. I like to spread happiness, and it hardly costs me a thing.
4	I'm very touchy, and well versed in physical affection. I think a lot of people like it but are too afraid to ask for it, so I have to step up and offer it to them.
5	I'm a bit of a teacher, and I tend to give my clients tips that may help them in real relationships.
6	I always remind my clients they're safe to break out of their shell with me. It makes me very happy when someone chooses me even against social norms. I accept everyone.
7	I'm very adventurous, and my job provides a great way to go many places and experience many things.
8	I'm a bit shy and quiet, but surprisingly, a lot of people like that about me. My job really helped my self esteem.

d6	Ideal
1	Service. There is a place for me. People need my service, and I am happy to provide it. I do not judge who my clients are. (Lawful)
2	Happiness. I want to make people happy, that's why I chose this job! (Good)
3	Friends. I want to make many friends, and this job lets me meet lots of people. (Chaotic)
4	Control. Having many clients means I know many people, and many secrets. I have many strings to pull, should I ever need them. (Evil)
5	Practice. My job trains me to be a better partner for my current or future partner. (Neutral)
6	Equality. My clients are all rich people anyway. I don't feel bad about taking their money. If anything, I'll make better use of it. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	A certain client seems very attached to me, and keeps asking for me. They'd be a regular if I accepted every time. They're not a bad person though.
2	I have a real partner. My job complicates things a little, but we make it work.
3	I consider my tool or instrument to be a core part of my identity, and I please many clients with it.
4	A client of high standing introduced me to their family and friends, who seem to have no idea about my profession. It makes some trouble for me, but perhaps it's also an opportunity.
5	I know someone else in the business. We meet occasionally, and it's really nice to talk to someone who gets me and let it all out. We share lots of stories. I don't have to bottle anything up with them.
6	One amazing client, I can never forget. It almost felt like I was the client. They were a shining star that I aspire to be, and I hope to provide that level of service to others.

d6	Flaw
1	After treating relationships too much as an exchange in my job, I struggle with real intimacy and making friends.
2	I tend to fawn, especially with clients, going out of my way to please them at my own expense. I'm not very good at asserting my needs.
3	I've become dependent, addicted even, to my job. I don't feel right without it, and I often push myself too hard.
4	I distanced myself from others for my job, and became lonely. Now I want real companionship, but seeking that is in conflict with my job.
5	A particularly bad client traumatized me. I can't trust anyone, I can't let my guard down, I must always remain in control. I won't let it happen again.
6	After always being a chameleon and changing myself to fit in with others, I've started to forget who I am.