You were once bound by a contract or debt that forced you to perform in taverns, courts, or on the streets to pay off a significant obligation. Your life was a mix of dazzling audiences and dealing with the darker aspects of your bondage, such as manipulative patrons or cruel managers. This experience honed your skills and taught you the subtleties of human behavior, making you adept at reading a room and manipulating the mood of a crowd.

Skill Proficiencies: Performance, and one from Deception, Insight or Persuasion

Tool Proficiencies: Disguise Kit, one type of musical instrument

Equipment: A musical instrument (one of your choice), a costume, a small dagger hidden in your boot, and a belt pouch containing 10 gold pieces

Suggested Characteristics

d8	Personality Trait
1	I can charm an audience, but I remain guarded and watchful.
2	I’ve learned to hide my true feelings and intentions behind a mask of expressions.
3	Freedom is my most cherished possession, and I fear anything that might cage me again.
4	I thrive under the spotlight and crave the adoration of others.
5	I am deeply suspicious of contracts and promises; experience has taught me to read the fine print.
6	I use humor and performance to mask my pain and past traumas.
7	I am fiercely loyal to those who treat me with kindness and respect.
8	My outward flamboyance hides a soul trained to observe and remember every detail.

d6	Ideal
1	Expression. Everyone deserves the freedom to express themselves openly and without fear. (Good)
2	Cynicism. The world is full of users and the used; I choose to be the user. (Evil)
3	Independence. I must remain free, as no one should have control over another’s life. (Chaotic)
4	Guardianship. I protect those who suffer as I once did, ensuring they have a way out. (Lawful)
5	Retribution. Those who exploit others deserve to be exploited in return. (Neutral)
6	Hope. There is always a chance for a new beginning, no matter the past. (Good)

d6	Bond
1	I owe my freedom to a benefactor whose name I've sworn to keep secret.
2	My instrument is my most precious possession, representing my past and my liberation.
3	I seek revenge against those who exploited me and wish to protect others from such a fate.
4	I am in love with someone I met during my days as a performer, but our relationship was complicated by my bondage.
5	I aim to earn enough to buy freedom for others who are still under coercive contracts.
6	A fellow performer saved my life; I will do anything to repay that debt.

d6	Flaw
1	I struggle to form deep connections, fearing others will exploit my emotions.
2	My desire for applause can lead me into risky situations.
3	I secretly fear that without my performance, I am nothing.
4	I sometimes manipulate others emotionally to get what I want.
5	I hoard my earnings, fearing I'll fall back into debt.
6	I find it hard to trust those who show me kindness, suspecting ulterior motives.