You grew up in the grandeur and brightness of a traveling circus. There you were one of the most beloved acts. Cheers of families, hugs from happy kids, seeing millions of places, all this is what you were used to for years. Growing up on the road also taught you some things, good and bad.
- Skill Proficiencies: Acrobatics, Performance
- Tool Proficiencies: Disguise kit, one tool set of your choice
- Languages: Two languages of your choice
- Equipment: An object related to your act, a reminder of the circus (letters, pictures, small toys or trinkets) , a costume, and a pouch containing 25 gp
A good Circus is versatile, having many segments and acts. Choose one to two routines or roll on the table below to define what you did.
| d11 | Circus Acts |
|---|---|
| 1 | Actor |
| 2 | Dancer |
| 3 | Fire-eater |
| 4 | Jester |
| 5 | Juggler |
| 6 | Instrumentalist |
| 7 | Singer |
| 8 | Clown |
| 9 | Ringmaster |
| 10 | Freak |
| 11 | Trapeze |
You are remembered fondly by the people because of your act. When they see you, people react in many different ways ranging from an excited handshake to a gifts for being one of their childhood memories. If you talk about or show your part in the circus, people will give you small gifts, like an extra potion, some food, maybe even a free room
Suggested Characteristics
Good acts have to excite and engage the audience so circus performance tend to have loud or bright personalities and focus on the fun side of life.
| d6 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I know a story relevant to almost every situation. |
| 2 | My over the top tendencies can help diffuse tension. |
| 3 | I get bitter if I’m not the center of attention. |
| 4 | I’ll settle for nothing less than perfection. |
| 5 | I have a very captivating and loud presence. |
| 6 | I know a little about every place I've been |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Laughter. Let the smiles and giggles fill the room. (Good) |
| 2 | Character. People have something that makes them them, including me.(Lawful) |
| 3 | Creativity. There's always a new act to be made. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Money. The costumers are nice, but their gold is nicer. (Evil) |
| 5 | People. I like seeing the smiles on people’s faces when I perform. That’s all that matters. (Neutral) |
| 6 | Expression. One should always do something true to them.(Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I adore children, and pity those with rougher childhoods like my own. |
| 2 | Someone I met on the road changed my life, so I'm always looking for people like them. |
| 3 | I want to be famous, and make my circus family proud. |
| 4 | I always keep what I learned in the circus close to my heart. |
| 5 | I will do anything to prove myself to other great performers. |
| 6 | I would do anything for the other members of my old troupe. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I'm not used to not being in a circus, so I act out to be in the spotlight. |
| 2 | I'll do anything to keep someone from crying. |
| 3 | I miss my old groups and the fame with it, so I will do anything to relieve my glory days. |
| 4 | I'm used to having people I meet ripped away from me, so I hold onto people a little too tight. |
| 5 | I have trouble keeping my true feelings hidden. My sharp tongue lands me in trouble. |
| 6 | I can't tell the difference from my circus personality and my true one. |
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