The official in charge of court entertainment was the Master of the Revels. Music and plays were not just for enjoyment, but they also served as status symbols, displaying the court's culture and prestige to both foreign and domestic visitors. They were frequently spectacular and imaginative, featuring music, animal and human costumes, acrobats, and even floats. Consider reports of Phillip le Bon, Duke of Burgundy, throwing the Feast of the Pheasant in 1454, which included a gigantic pie and singers disguised as horses. Because musicians and playing troupes were often on the move, someone had to be in charge of bringing them in. It had grown into a full-time, self-contained office.

Skill Proficiencies: Performance and the choice of Athletics, Acrobatics, Sleight of Hand, History, or Animal Handling,

Tool Proficiencies: Choose from the Disguise Kit, Playing Card Set, Dice Set, Three-Dragon Ante Set, or Dragonchess Set and choose a musical instrument. 

Languages: Common and a choice of one of the following Dwarvish, Elvish, or Halfling.

Equipment: Clothes, Fine, Clothes, Costume, Disguise Kit, Diplomat's Pack, and one musical instrument. 

Suggested Characteristics

Choose or roll from the tables below.

d8	Personality Trait
1	Flattery is my preferred trick for getting what I want.
2	I fall in and out of love easily, and am always pursuing someone.
3	I know a story relevant to almost every situation.
4	Whenever I come to a new place, I collect local rumors and spread gossip.
5	Nobody stays angry at me or around me for long, since I can defuse any amount of tension.
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	Greed. I’m only in it for the money and fame. (Evil)
3	People. I like seeing the smiles on people’s faces when I perform. That’s all that matters. (Neutral)
4	Honesty. Art should reflect the soul; it should come from within and reveal who we really are. (Any)
5	Responsibility. It is my duty to respect the authority of those above me, just as those below me must respect mine. (Lawful)
6	Creativity. The world is in need of new ideas and bold action. (Chaotic)

d6	Bond
1	I come from a noble family, and one day I’ll reclaim my lands and title from those who stole them from me.
2	I would do anything for the other members of my old troupe.
3	My instrument is my most treasured possession, and it reminds me of someone I love.
4	I want to be famous, whatever it takes.
5	I will do anything to prove myself superior to my hated rival.
6	My loyalty to my sovereign is unwavering.

d8	Flaw
1	I secretly believe that everyone is beneath me.
2	In fact, the world does revolve around me.
3	I’m a sucker for a pretty face.
4	I’ll do anything to win fame and renown.
5	I would kill to acquire a noble title.
6	I have an insatiable desire for carnal pleasures.
7	Once I start drinking, it’s hard for me to stop.
8	I hide a truly scandalous secret that could ruin my family forever.