Court Tailor

In the realm of high society, you are the artisan of elegance, the tailor to the nobility. Armed with a thimble and scissors, you possess an unparalleled mastery of technique, turning every snip and stitch into a work of art. Your keen eye for design and extensive knowledge of the latest fashion trends allow you to create garments that reflect the opulence befitting the noble class.

Lords and ladies seek your expertise not merely for clothing but as a storyteller through fabric. Your responsibility goes beyond measuring and sewing; it extends to understanding the unique stories and aspirations of each client. Whether it's crafting a gown adorned with celestial motifs for a stargazing countess or designing a cloak with discreet pockets for a practical-minded duke, you approach each task with skill and creativity.

Your workshop is a realm of fabrics and patterns, where you bring to life the visions of the elite. Your profound understanding of bodies, fabrics, and techniques makes you a sought-after tradesperson. Beyond the walls of your studio, your reputation as a skilled tailor resonates, intertwining with the whispers of gossip in noble circles. Your skills not only fashion garments but weave narratives, and in the realm of nobility, you are the maestro orchestrating the symphony of style and refinement.

 

 

Skill Proficiencies: Insight, Persuasion, Sleight of hand

 

 

Tool Proficiencies: Tailor's tools (you can use either Leatherworker's tools or Weaver's tools for use in DnD Beyond's system)

 

Languages: One of your choice

Equipment: You gain a set of tailor's tools, a stamp with the name of your business, a diplomat's pack, three sets of fine clothes of your own making, a purse containing 15 gp, and a notebook containing your designs and measurements for various clothing.

 A set of tailor's tools includes 50 gp of needles, thread, tailor's chalk, a measuring tape, shears, pins, sewing notions (such as buttons, hooks and eyes, ribbon, and trims), a collection of patterns, and a small portion of your fabric stash 

 

 

 

 

 

Suggested Characteristics

d10	Personality Trait
1	I'll settle for nothing less than perfection.
2	I’m a snob who looks down on those who can’t appreciate fine art.
3	My eloquent flattery makes everyone I talk to feel like the most wonderful and important person in the world.
4	I'm confident in my own abilities and do what I can to instill confidence in others.
5	I take great pains to always look my best and follow the latest fashions. No one could doubt by looking at my regal bearing that I am a cut above the unwashed masses.
6	I like to talk at length about my profession.
7	I don’t part with my money easily and will haggle tirelessly to get the best deal possible.
8	I’m well known for my work, and I want to make sure everyone appreciates it. I’m always taken aback when people haven’t heard of me.
9	I don’t like to get my hands dirty, and I've gotten used to the fine food, drink, and accomodations of high society.
10	If you do me an injury, I will crush you, ruin your name, and salt your fields.

d10	Ideal
1	Community. It is the duty of all people to strengthen the bonds and security of communities. (Lawful)
2	Generosity. My talents were given to me so that I could use them to benefit the world. (Good)
3	Freedom. Everyone should be free to pursue his or her own livelihood. (Chaotic)
4	Greed. I will do whatever it takes to become wealthy. (Evil)
5	Respect. All people, rich or poor, deserve respect. (Good)
6	Aspiration. I work hard to be the best there is at my craft. (Any)
7	Power. I will do anything to elevate my social status and rise above the nobility I work for. (Chaotic)
8	Beauty. By providing people with beautiful garments, I make the world better than it was. (Good)
9	Live and Let Live. Meddling in the affairs of others only causes trouble. (Neutral)
10	Nation. My city, nation, or people are all that matter. (Any)

d12	Bond
1	The workshop where I learned my trade is the most important place in the world to me.
2	I created an incredible garment for someone, and then found them unworthy to receive it. I’m still looking for someone worthy.
3	I'm trying to pay off an old debt I owe to a generous benefactor.
4	I pursue wealth and power to secure someone’s love.
5	One day I will return to my guild and prove that I am the greatest artisan of them all.
6	I will get revenge on the evil forces that destroyed my place of business and ruined my livelihood.
7	A powerful person killed someone I love. Some day soon, I'll have my revenge.
8	Somewhere out there I have a child who doesn't know me. What I do, I do for them.
9	I come from a noble family, and one day I'll reclaim my lands and title.
10	My employment and good relationship with a certain noble family must be sustained at all costs.
11	My loyalty to my sovereign is unwavering.
12	My tools are symbols of my past life, and I carry them so that I will never forget my roots.

d12	Flaw
1	I’m quick to assume that someone is trying to cheat me.
2	No one must ever learn that I once stole money from a client.
3	I’m never satisfied with what I have—I always want more.
4	I would kill to acquire a noble title.
5	I’m horribly jealous of anyone who can outshine my handiwork. Everywhere I go, I’m surrounded by rivals.
6	Once I pick a goal, I become obsessed with it to the detriment of everything else in my life.
7	I'm always in debt. I spend my pay on decadent luxuries faster than I bring them in.
8	Secretly, I believe that things would be better if I were a tyrant lording over the land.
9	I am too enamored of ale, wine, and other intoxicants.
10	I remember every insult I've received and nurse a silent resentment toward anyone who's ever wronged me.
11	I can't resist a pretty face.
12	My pride will probably lead to my destruction; I'd rather eat my tools than admit when I'm wrong.