Whether you're a traditional artist, a woodcarver, a musician, or something else, you have some sort of an artistic skill. This could have come through years of training under a mentor/organization, or maybe you were just born with a natural talent and have been improving your abilities ever since. Either way, you can create masterpieces that will inspire many people in your area, or even across the continent or planet, depending on your popularity.
- Skill Proficiencies: You gain a skill in either performance, acrobatics, slight of hand, persuasion, or nature.
- Tool Proficiencies: You gain proficiency in one of the tool sets below or any musical instrument of your choice.
- Languages: Due to your exposure to those who might buy your artistic works, you know an additional language from the list below (note: most exotic or uncommon languages are not included, although a handful are).
Feature: Influence on the Art Scene
No matter your level of popularity, there is at least a small group of people who admire your art. Those people will come to your aid without much question and support your whenever you're in their presence. They will also be likely to purchase any of your art for a higher sum than any other person would. Determine with your DM the level of influence your character has had on the artistic world as a whole and what group of people would be included in this feature (including the general size of the group). Make sure to tie this in with your character's backstory.
Suggested Characteristics
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d6 |
Personality Trait |
1
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I've performed / shown off my work so many times that I have an instilled sense of confidence.
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2
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I'm very focused and motivated when I want something to get done.
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3
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My art has brought me on countless adventures - or, perhaps, I just pretend that it has.
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4
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The constantly evolving business of art has formed me into a very adaptable person who is always ready for change.
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5
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I've been deeply humbled by the admiration my work has received.
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6
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I enjoy exploring new forms of artistic expression beyond my own OR I hate other forms of art and refuse to explore other artistic endeavors.
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d6 |
Ideal |
1
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Generosity - I create art so I can share it with others. (Good)
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2
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Expression - Being able to feel your emotions is one of the most important parts of existing. (Any)
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3
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Freedom - Those who try to control others personal expression must be exposed and torn down from power. (Chaotic)
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4
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Influence - The more people who know and support my work, the more people who will follow me blindly. (Evil)
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5
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Devotion - Art should be used to support the cause you follow. (Lawful)
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6
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Determination - Being able to start a project and see it through is one of the most valuable skills you can have. (Neutral)
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d6 |
Bond |
1
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The people who love my art are the most important people in my life.
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2
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My family members were my first fans, and I make art so I can support them.
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3
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I had an artistic mentor who taught me everything I know today.
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4
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I work to protect the land that inspired my artist passions.
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5
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I left my lover in order to share my art with other towns and I will always regret it.
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6
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My artistic pupils mean the world to me and I would risk everything to protect them.
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d6 |
Flaw |
1
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The popularity of my art has boosted my ego to an unhealthy degree.
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2
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I am very shy and do not enjoy sharing my work with others.
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3
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I'm brutally honest when it comes to both other people's creations and their actions.
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4
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I believe my ideas are always perfect and without flaws, and hate those who disagree with me.
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5
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I get distracted easily when I think of my future projects.
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6
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I'm too quick to trust those who express interest in the things I've created.
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where is the equipment
This is really excellent! Very distinct from any of the first-party backgrounds that Wizards released. I appreciate that you covered all different alignments - this'll be perfect for my evil painter onomancy wizard.