Some people are born into the circus, some runaway to it, and others find it when they need it most. The freedom, and carefree lifestyle of carney folk is envied by most and experienced by few. No matter how you found it; The smiles you and your troupe bring to the faces of the audience fuels you.
- Skill Proficiencies: Sleight of Hand & Role Skill
- Tool Proficiencies: Traveling with the circus for some time has made you very familiar with land vehicles such as wagons, as well has made you quite handy with a deck of cards
- Languages: Player's choice of 2 languages.
- Equipment: While the circus isn't exactly the lap of luxury, you do have some basic clothing, a costume, a bed roll, an iron pot, a deck of cards, dice, 1 musical instrument of your choice, 5 days worth of rations, and a coin purse with 10 gold.
The circus being a collective of entertainers means you have many roles to choose from, and each has their own unique skill they bring to the table. Either choose 1 role from the Circus Role table, or roll a d12 to determine your role and second skill proficiency.
| d12 | Circus Role and Skill(s) |
|---|---|
| 1 | Juggler - Acrobatics |
| 2 | Fortune Teller - Deception |
| 3 | Musician - Performance |
| 4 | Animal Trainer/Rider - Animal Handling |
| 5 | Clown - Performance |
| 6 | Story Teller - History |
| 7 | Contortionist - Acrobatics |
| 8 | Strong Man - Athletics |
| 9 | Fire-Eater - Arcana |
| 10 | Barker - Persuasion |
| 11 | Peddler - Medicine |
| 12 | Ring Leader - Persuasion & Performance |
Living with the circus, you've travelled far and wide. Never knowing one place for too long, your home was with your troupe and caravan on the open road. Thanks to your years traveling far and wide, you've gained knowledge of the numerous roads dotting the land. You know the way to most cities and villages, as well as inns and taverns along major trade routes.
You always seem to "know a guy" in large towns and cities, no matter where you go, that can help you thanks to your troupe's renown; Be it a fence, the Captain of the Guard, or a disgruntled barkeep.
You gain advantage on Survival checks when looking for the best and fastest routes to go, possible short cuts, and where to set up camp on the open road.
Suggested Characteristics
| d6 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am extremely loyal to my troupe. |
| 2 | I can talk to anyone about anything at anytime. |
| 3 | I see life as my greatest performance, and the whole world is my stage. |
| 4 | I'm in my element amongst the poor and working class. |
| 5 | I don't trust the law, as it rarely protects people like us. |
| 6 | I'm used to the transient lifestyle and get antsy if I stay in one place for too long. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Loyalty. I will never abandon my family (blood or found), no matter what happens. (Any) |
| 2 | Entertainment. I want to spread joy through the world with my performances. (Good) |
| 3 | Greed. Money makes the world go 'round, but why spend mine when I could spend yours? (Evil) |
| 4 | Honor. Circus folk have a code that unites troupes together. (Lawful) |
| 5 | Freedom. I value my freedom above all else. (Chaotic) |
| 6 | Respect. Never owed, always earned. (Neutral) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | A member of my troupe has gone missing, and I have to find them. |
| 2 | I live for my troupe. |
| 3 | I want to be famous! |
| 4 | I feel a deep connection to all people, no matter where I go. |
| 5 | My entire troupe was slaughtered, and I will not know peace until I find whoever did it. |
| 6 | I'll return to my real family someday. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I'll do anything to gain renown, be it fame or infamy. |
| 2 | I am deeply distrusting of others outside of my troupe, and can't form bonds outside of it easily. |
| 3 | I've performed for so long that the spark isn't there anymore. |
| 4 | I've conned a few too many people who now want me dead. |
| 5 | I'm a bitter alcoholic. |
| 6 | I take a lover every city I visit, and never the same one twice. |
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