Dramatic Actor

You thrive in front of an audience, always choosing the right words. You have an encyclopedic knowledge of quotes, monologues and verse that you can use to entertain, enthrall and even inspire others. Unlike other entertainers your singing and music skills might not be the best, but when it comes to dramatic performance you are the greatest. 

Skill Proficiencies: Performance, Insight

Tool Proficiencies: disguise kit

Languages: One language of your choice. 

Equipment: A scroll (a copy of your favourite monologue that can be used as spell focus instead of instrument for a bard), the favor of an admirer (love letter, lock of hair, or trinket), a costume, and a pouch containing 15gp

Suggested Characteristics

A Dramatic actor has spend years perfecting their performance and memorising lines. They have a passion for theater, language and personality. They understand the value of hardwork, but they're vulnerable to the sin of vanity. 

d8	Personality Trait
1	I idolize a particular playwright, and constantly refer to that person’s words and example.
2	Nobody stays angry at me or around me for long, since I can defuse any amount of tension.
3	I love a good insult, even one directed at me.
4	I'm confident in my own abilities and do what I can to instill confidence in others.
5	I am full of witty aphorisms and have a quote for every occasion.
6	I am always calm, no matter what the situation. I never raise my voice or let my emotions control me.
7	I’ve enjoyed fine food, drink, and high society. Rough living grates on me.
8	My eloquent flattery makes everyone I talk to feel like the most wonderful and important person in the world.

d6	Ideal
1	Inspired. I am a slave to my muse - I let it lead me where it will. (Chaotic)
2	Beauty. When I perform, I make the world better than it was. (Good)
3	Greed. I'm only in it for the money and fame. (Evil)
4	Scripted. I follow the rules like I follow the script, we all need a guide to succeed. (Lawful)
5	Drama. The low are lifted up, and the high and mighty are brought down. Life is just like a good play. (Chaotic)
6	Aspiration. I work hard to be the best there is at my craft. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	The theatre where I learned my trade is the most important place in the world to me.
2	I pursue wealth to secure someone's love.
3	I will do anything to prove myself superior to my hated rival.
4	I idolize a hero of the old tales and measure my deeds against that person.
5	I will face any challenge to win the approval of my fans.
6	I will become the greatest actor that ever lived.

d6	Flaw
1	I judge others harshly, and myself even more severely.
2	I'll do anything to win fame and renown.
3	I'm a sucker for a pretty face.
4	Despite my best efforts, I am unreliable to my friends.
5	I'm horribly jealous of anyone who can outshine my skill. Everywhere I go I'm surrounded by rivals.
6	Once I pick a goal, I become obsessed with it to the detriment of everything else in my life.