Damsel of Distress

You have always known how to get what you want. Flutter those lashes, flash that radiant smile, and allow your magnetic charm to do the rest. Whether your goal be information, opportunity, or the keys to a noble's manor, anything is possible when one would do anything in their power to please you.

You might run this con only in dire circumstances or maybe it's your nightly routine. But you know that with the right look, the right touch, the right sad tale or breathy musing, your mark will be putty in your hands. People tend to underestimate you, feeling compelled to fight for your honor, to explain to you the complexities of their line of work, to let down their guard and spill their secrets to you over a pint of ale. It is only long after your departure that they might realize the consequences of dismissing you as anything less than clever, conniving, and dangerous in your desirability.

Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from among Deception, Insight, Persuasion, or Sleight of Hand.

Tool Proficiencies: Choose two from among Calligrapher's Supplies, Disguise Kit, Painter's Supplies, Potter's Tools, Poisoner's Kit

Equipment: A set of fine clothes, a disguise kit, a decanter of perfume, a compact of blush, and a pouch containing 15 gp

Suggested Characteristics

Damsels of Distress usually project a facade of desire to achieve their goals; reflecting what people want to see or hear, how they wish to be seen by others, and how they view the world. But the Damsel's true self is often much more complex, sometimes plagued by an uneasy conscience, an old enemy, or deep-seated trust issues.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I fall in and out of love easily, and am always pursuing someone.
2	I have a joke for every occasion, especially occasions where humor is inappropriate.
3	Flattery is my preferred trick for getting what I want.
4	I’m a born gambler who can’t resist taking a risk for a potential payoff.
5	I lie about almost everything, even when there’s no good reason to.
6	Sarcasm and insults are my weapons of choice.
7	I keep multiple holy symbols on me and invoke whatever deity might come in useful at any given moment.
8	I pocket anything I see that might have some value.

d6	Ideal
1	Independence. I am a free spirit—no one tells me what to do. (Chaotic)
2	Fairness. I never target people who can’t afford to lose a few coins. (Lawful)
3	Charity. I distribute the money I acquire to the people who really need it. (Good)
4	Creativity. I never run the same con twice. (Chaotic)
5	Friendship. Material goods come and go. Bonds of friendship last forever. (Good)
6	Aspiration. I’m determined to make something of myself. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	I fleeced the wrong person and must work to ensure that this individual never crosses paths with me or those I care about.
2	I owe everything to my mentor—a horrible person who’s probably rotting in jail somewhere.
3	Somewhere out there, I have a child who doesn’t know me. I’m making the world better for him or her.
4	I come from a noble family, and one day I’ll reclaim my lands and title from those who stole them from me.
5	A powerful person killed someone I love. Some day soon, I’ll have my revenge.
6	I swindled and ruined a person who didn’t deserve it. I seek to atone for my misdeeds but might never be able to forgive myself.

d6	Flaw
1	I can’t resist a pretty face.
2	I’m always in debt. I spend my ill-gotten gains on decadent luxuries faster than I bring them in...
3	I’m convinced that no one could ever fool me the way I fool others.
4	I’m too greedy for my own good. I can’t resist taking a risk if there’s money involved.
5	I can’t resist swindling people who are more powerful than me.
6	I hate to admit it and will hate myself for it, but I’ll run and preserve my own hide if the going gets tough.