You were taken as a slave from where you were born, forced to entertain a foreign lord. Dancing for your own survival, you have become a favorite of your master. Whether you tell tales or jokes, your art is all you have left to live for.
- Skill Proficiencies: Acrobatics, Performance
- Tool Proficiencies: one type of musical instrument
- Languages: The language of your captors.
- Equipment: A musical instrument (one of your choice), a costume, and a pouch containing 5 gp
A good entertainer is versatile, spicing up every performance with a variety of different routines. Choose one to three routines or roll on the table below to define your expertise as an entertainer.
| d10 | Entertainer Routines |
|---|---|
| 1 | Actor |
| 2 | Dancer |
| 3 | Fire-eater |
| 4 | Jester |
| 5 | Juggler |
| 6 | Instrumentalist |
| 7 | Poet |
| 8 | Singer |
| 9 | Storyteller |
| 10 | Tumbler |
You are considered the property of your master and, as such, you have value. You can always count on the support of your master, able to help you in case of need even after having redeemed yourself through your labors. Food and shelter for the night you will always have at your master’s house unless you have escaped or done dishonorable deeds.
Suggested Characteristics
Successful entertainers have to be able to capture and hold an audience’s attention, so they tend to have flamboyant or forceful personalities. They’re inclined toward the romantic and often cling to high-minded ideals about the practice of art and the appreciation of beauty.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I know a story relevant to almost every situation. |
| 2 | Great ambitions are hidden behind my fatigued face. |
| 3 | I appreciate the simple joys of life. |
| 4 | Nobody stays angry at me or around me for long, since I can defuse any amount of tension. |
| 5 | I am quiet person who thinks only of his duty, and of having enough food and a roof over his head. |
| 6 | I’ll settle for nothing less than perfection. |
| 7 | Despite being a slave, I am never broken. |
| 8 | My way of speaking is simple and concise. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fidelity. Mine is not just a job, but also a task. Faithfully serve to the best of my abilities for the good of the master. (Good) |
| 2 | Tradition. The stories, legends, and songs of the past must never be forgotten, for they teach us who we are. (Lawful) |
| 3 | Adventure. I would very much like the chains of monotony of my slave life be broken to let me live an adventure in life. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Escape. Every day may be the right day to escape and rediscover my freedom. (Evil) |
| 5 | Survival. To remain alive, I must continue to work. (Neutral) |
| 6 | Honesty. Art should reflect the soul; it should come from within and reveal who we really are. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | My instrument is my most treasured possession, and it reminds of the past I used to have. |
| 2 | I consider my master as a friend or a family member. |
| 3 | I plotted a dishonorable deed together with other servants. |
| 4 | I idolize a hero of the old tales and measure my deeds against that person’s. |
| 5 | I will never forget my real family |
| 6 | I feel affection only towards animals. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sometimes I forget my place. |
| 2 | My will is easily bent. |
| 3 | False promises of freedom are pitfalls that make me do things that are inconvenient. |
| 4 | Resentment builds in me day by day. |
| 5 | I have trouble keeping my true feelings hidden. My sharp tongue lands me in trouble. |
| 6 | Despite my best efforts, I am unreliable to my friends. |
A gladiator is as much an entertainer as any minstrel or circus performer, trained to make the arts of combat into a spectacle the crowd can enjoy. This kind of flashy combat is your entertainer routine, though you might also have some skills as a tumbler or actor. Using your By Popular Demand feature, you can find a place to perform in any place that features combat for entertainment — perhaps a gladiatorial arena or secret pit fighting club. You can replace the musical instrument in your equipment package with an inexpensive but unusual weapon, such as a trident or net.
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