Circus Performer

You were raised in a travelling show. Small or large? Performed to big audiences or small? Those are questions you need to flesh out with your DM.

You are a natural entertainer and are most comfortable in front of a crowd as the center of attention. It's up to you as to what your actual role was in your troupe, but you did pick up the Acrobatics and Performance skills. You also gain the Actor feat. 

You probably picked up a language or two in your travels, and you were able to tuck away 15 gp for the day when you left your circus family behind. 

Skill Proficiencies: Acrobatics, Performance

Tool Proficiencies: Disguise kit, one type of musical instrument

Languages: Common, Elvish, Dwarvish, Halfling, Orc, and Goblin. 

Equipment: A musical instrument (one of your choice), the favor of an admirer (love letter, lock of hair, or trinket), a costume, and a pouch containing 15 gp

Suggested Characteristics

Successful entertainers have to be able to capture and hold an audience’s attention, so they tend to have flamboyant or forceful personalities. They’re inclined toward the romantic and often cling to high-minded ideals about the practice of art and the appreciation of beauty.

d8	Personality Trait
1	Because of my extensive travels, I know a story relevant to almost every situation.
2	My presence is magnetic and I can easily take control of a room with my skills.
3	I’m a hopeless romantic, always searching for that “special someone.”
4	Nobody stays angry at me or around me for long, since I can defuse any amount of tension.
5	I love a good insult, even one directed at me.
6	I get bitter if I’m not the center of attention.
7	People with obvious flaws that they don't try to fix drive me crazy.
8	I change my mood or my mind as quickly as I change key in a song.

d6	Ideal
1	Beauty. When I perform, I make the world better than it was. (Good)
2	Tradition. The stories, legends, and songs of the past must never be forgotten, for they teach us who we are. (Lawful)
3	Creativity. The world is in need of new ideas and bold action. (Chaotic)
4	Greed. I’m only in it for the money and fame. (Evil)
5	People. I like seeing the smiles on people’s faces when I perform. That’s all that matters. (Neutral)
6	Honesty. Art should reflect the soul; it should come from within and reveal who we really are. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	There is nothing in this world more important than my circus family.
2	There was an old clown with the circus who taught me the ways of the world. I honor his memory every day.
3	The desire for fame is one of my greatest motivations.
4	I idolize a hero of the old tales and measure my deeds against that person’s.
5	Competition is for those who haven't proven their worth to themselves. I love me first.
6	I would do anything for the other members of my old troupe.

d6	Flaw
1	I’ll do anything to win fame and renown.
2	I’m a sucker for a pretty face.
3	Whenever I come to a new place, I collect local rumors and spread gossip.
4	I can become petulant when the focus isn't on me or when I'm ignored or interrupted.
5	I have trouble keeping my true feelings hidden. My sharp tongue lands me in trouble.
6	Despite my best efforts, I am unreliable to my friends.