You are a performer by nature and you have always chosen to travel wherever your heart takes you, spreading your songs and stories across the lands. When you perform, people always stop, entranced by what you sing or say and with your talent, you can charm even the most reclusive or savage members of society.
- Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Performance
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of musical instrument
- Languages: One of your choice
- Equipment: A musical instrument (one of your choice), a trinket or relic of your life before you chose this path (e.g., a necklace from one of your parents or a token from a childhood friend), a costume, and a pouch containing 15 gp
Feature: By Popular Demand
You can always find a place to perform, usually in an inn or a tavern but possibly with a circus, at a theatre, or even in a noble’s court. At such a place, you receive free lodging or food of a modest or comfortable standard (depending on the quality of the establishment), as long as you perform each night. In addition, your performance makes you something of a local figure. When strangers recognise you in a town where you have performed, they typically take a liking to you.
Suggested Characteristics
A successful minstrel will often have an outgoing, if a bit romantic and idealistic, view of the world which is generally reflected in their personality. Often, minstrels will be very extroverted but occasionally, there will be one who is quieter and driven more by their love of music and stories.
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Personality Trait |
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I know a story relevant to almost every situation.
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2
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Whenever I come to a new place, I collect local rumours and spread gossip.
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3
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I’m a hopeless romantic, always searching for that "special someone."
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4
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Nobody stays angry at me or around me for long, since I can defuse any amount of tension.
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5
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I love a good insult, even one directed at me.
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6
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I get bitter if I'm not the centre of attention.
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7
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I'll settle for nothing less than perfection.
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8
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I change my mood or my mind as quickly as I change key in a song.
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Ideal |
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1
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Beauty. When I perform, I make the world better than it was. (Good)
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2
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Tradition. The stories, legends, and songs of the past must never be forgotten, for they teach us who we are. (Lawful)
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3
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Creativity. The world is in need of new ideas and bold action. (Chaotic)
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4
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Greed. I'm only in it for the money and fame. (Evil)
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5
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People. I like seeing the smiles on people's faces when I perform. That's all that matters. (Neutral)
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6
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Honesty. Art should reflect the soul; it should come from within and reveal who we really are. (Any)
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Bond |
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1
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My instrument is my most treasured possession, and it reminds me of someone I love.
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2
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Someone stole my precious instrument, and someday I'll get it back.
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3
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I want to be famous, whatever it takes.
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4
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l idolise a hero of the old tales and measure my deeds against that person's.
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5
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I will do anything to prove myself superior to my hated rival.
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6
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I would do anything for the other members of my old troupe.
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Flaw |
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1
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I'll do anything to win fame and renown.
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2
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I'm a sucker for a pretty face.
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3
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A scandal prevents me from ever going home again. That kind of trouble seems to follow me around.
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4
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I once satirised a noble who still wants my head. It was a mistake that I will likely repeat.
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5
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I have trouble keeping my true feelings hidden. My sharp tongue lands me in trouble.
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6
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Despite my best efforts, I am unreliable to my friends.
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