You understand wealth, power, and privilege. You carry a noble title, and you are well known in one of several towns. You might be a pampered aristocrat unfamiliar with work or discomfort, a former merchant just elevated to the nobility, or a disinherited scoundrel with a disproportionate sense of entitlement. Or you could be an honest, hard-working performer who cares deeply about people.
Work with your DM to come up with an appropriate title and determine how much authority that title carries. A celebrity/famous title does not mean you are just rich— you are famous for something whether it is good or bad talk to your DM about who you want your character to be
Do you let your fame go to your head? Or was your title only recently bestowed? How much influence do they wield, and over what area? What kind of reputation do you have among the other celebrities of the region? How do the common people regard you?
How did you become famous? Did you defeat something and become celebrated by the town? Are you an entertainer? Are you from a famous family? Are you known for murdering a village?
Do you work for an employer? An insignia you might wear on a signet ring? Particular colors do you wear all the time? An animal you regard as a symbol of your line or even a spiritual member of the employer you contracted with? Are you a free agent who works for yourself?
These details help establish your family and your title as features of the world of the campaign.
- Skill Proficiencies: two of your choice
- Languages: two of your choice
- Equipment: A set of fine clothes, a signet ring, 25 gp
Thanks to your fame, people are inclined to think the best of you. You are welcome in some high society, and people assume you have the right to be wherever you are. other people of high society treat you as a member of the same social sphere. You can secure an audience with a local celebrity if you need to. (+1 to CHA modifier)
Suggested Characteristics
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | My eloquent flattery makes everyone I talk to feel like the most wonderful and important person in the world. |
| 2 | The common folk love me for my kindness and generosity. |
| 3 | No one could doubt by looking at my regal bearing that I am a cut above the unwashed masses. |
| 4 | I take great pains to always look my best and follow the latest fashions. |
| 5 | I don’t like to get my hands dirty, and I won’t be caught dead in unsuitable accommodations. |
| 6 | Despite my noble birth, I do not place myself above other folk. We all have the same blood. |
| 7 | My favor, once lost, is lost forever. |
| 8 | If you do me an injury, I will crush you, ruin your name, and salt your fields. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Respect. Respect is due to me because of my position, but all people regardless of station deserve to be treated with dignity. (Good) |
| 2 | Responsibility. It is my duty to respect the authority of those above me, just as those below me must respect mine. (Lawful) |
| 3 | Independence. I must prove that I can handle myself without the coddling of my family. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Power. If I can attain more power, no one will tell me what to do. (Evil) |
| 5 | Family. Blood runs thicker than water. (Any) |
| 6 | Noble Obligation. It is my duty to protect and care for the people beneath me. (Good) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I will face any challenge to win the approval of my family. |
| 2 | My house’s alliance with another noble family must be sustained at all costs. |
| 3 | Nothing is more important than the other members of my family. |
| 4 | I am in love with the heir of a family that my family despises. |
| 5 | My loyalty to my sovereign is unwavering. |
| 6 | The common folk must see me as a hero of the people. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I secretly believe that everyone is beneath me. |
| 2 | I hide a truly scandalous secret that could ruin my family forever. |
| 3 | I too often hear veiled insults and threats in every word addressed to me, and I’m quick to anger. |
| 4 | I have an insatiable desire for decadent pleasures. |
| 5 | In fact, the world does revolve around me. |
| 6 | By my words and actions, I often bring shame to my family. |







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