The lights dim, the audience quiets and the curtains open wide. As the spotlight settles on you, so do everyone's eyes. You open your mouth and let loose the first note of the first song.
You are an opera singer, a diva of what is considered upper class entertainment and some of the finest arts. Whether you got on the fast track, worked from the ground up or was raised specifically for this occupation, your voice and song captivate audiences familiar with the finest arts.
- Skill Proficiencies: Performance, Insight
- Languages: Choose any two languages, and any one exotic language.
- Equipment: A set of fine clothes, a musical instrument of your choice, a letter of recommendation for theatre and a purse containing 10 pg.
As someone who performs in what is considered fine arts and for the upper class, this endears you to both other fine art practitioners and nobles. You can talk freely with them and your word generally trusted- this can range from information gathering to simply finding an opportunity to perform. You are allowed access to theatre and opera houses if to tour or to practice in.
Suggested Characteristics
As a performer, you are naturally acquainted with art and music and the beauty both can bring. But you are also aware of how cut-throat this occupation can become from gaining money and attention to pushing yourself to perform at your very best. Those of the upper class are your most common patrons, and they can be two-faced and fair-weather depending on your audience and how much money your art brings in. Your image and your voice have become the most important things to maintain in your profession, regardless of why you became an Opera Singer.
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