Lobbyist

You practice the gift of gab and art of persuasion on kings, chancellors, mayors, ministers are all those that work in government. But you are a hired gun - you represent the interests of your client, not necessarily the interests of your own. 

Your clients expect the very best advocacy from you, but your own moral compass determines how to best achieve their goals. You may practice your work on the up-and-up with full transparency, relying on skillful communication of well-researched policies...or you may be tempted to cut corners, relying on underhanded deals in smoke-filled back rooms. Regardless of your methods, you are a hired gun for influencing those with the most power in society.

Skill Proficiencies: Persuasion, Insight

Tool Proficiencies: Calligrapher's tools

Languages: Any one of your choice

Equipment: Calligrapher's tools, a set of fine clothes, and a belt pouch containing 10 gp

Suggested Characteristics

You know how to get in touch with society's decision-makers and you are good at reading their body language to determine how to sway them to your client's interests. Some lobbyists get the job done with good arguments, some rely on wining and dining, and some even resort to gold payments under the table - whatever get's the job done.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I love handing out compliments, even when they are unwarranted.
2	I can't help but complain when I see a policy that I disagree with.
3	Did you know that I had lunch with the Mayor? Oh, I already told you? Sorry.
4	I never let some inconvenient facts get in they way of my arguments.
5	I'm quick to buy a stranger a drink and hear about their lot in life - you never know who may be the Mayor's cousin-in-law.
6	I love to quote the letter of the law by chapter and verse.
7	Sure, my methods of persuasion may be questionable, but if I don't do it, someone else will!
8	Listen more, speak less - people will tell you what they want if you just ask the questions the right way.

d6	Ideal
1	Fairness. Policies should not favor one interest over another. (Neutral)
2	Status. The only thing more fun than breaking the law is making the law. (Chaotic)
3	Public Service. Everyone benefits when political insiders educate the public officials. (Lawful)
4	Fortune. Special interests are only "special" because they pay me to get the job done. (Any)
5	Charity. Everyone deserves representation, even those who cannot afford it. (Good)
6	Success. Achieving my clients interests in the only thing that matters. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	My first client put me on the map and I'll never forget the favor.
2	My mentor was a famous politician and I refuse to hear a bad word about them.
3	A noble once looked the other way when I broke the law and I owe it to them not to do it again.
4	My parents have standing in my community and I won't let my work besmirch their good name.
5	I once took a wealthy client's money and double-crossed them, now I'll do anything to avoid seeing them again.
6	I've worked with public officials so long that I yearn to be one myself one day.

d6	Flaw
1	When I don't know what to do, I light up my pipe and puff while I contemplate...sometimes for hours.
2	I'm very superstitious and terrified of bad luck.
3	I love to have a drink but I'm prone to have one too many.
4	I don't take people at their word - I assume they have ulterior motives.
5	I love eavesdropping and am quick to interject into other people's conversations.
6	When I don't know the answer to something, I make something up and spout it with confidence.