Industry Insider

Raised as the child of a well-respected, well-connected and successful artisan and merchant family, doors have always easily opened for you. While you have turned away from a life of craft and trade to perform on stages of taverns, town squares and theatres near and wide, this still holds true. Moreover, while merchants, artisans and connoisseurs of fine craft perk up at the mention of your family's name, your voice, face and name are their own source of renown these days, especially with other artists but also common folk. You're as likely to be welcomed in a guild hall, as you are in a theatre.

Skill Proficiencies: Skill Proficiencies: You are proficient in two of the following: Investigation, Insight, Deception, Performance, Persuasion. 

Tool Proficiencies: You are proficient in one type of artisan's tools, as well one type of musical instrument of your choice or thieves' tools.

Equipment: One set of artisan's tools, a musical instrument (one of your choice) or thieves' tools, the favor of an admirer (letter of admiration, piece of jewellery, or trinket), a set of fine clothes, and a pouch containing 15gp.

Suggested Characteristics

From your mercantile family you've inherited a strong personality and confidence, skills that serve you well to capture an audience. Instead of a sense for numbers or business, you're more inclined toward the romantic and idealistic notions about the practice of art and the appreciation of beauty.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I don't just want to tell tales, I want to be the hero of those tales.
2	Whenever I come to a new place, I collect local rumors and spread gossip.
3	Nobody stays angry at me or around me for long, since I can defuse any amount of tension.
4	I love a good insult, even one directed at me.
5	When I get an idea, I am single-minded in its execution - even if it's a terrible idea.
6	I'll settle for nothing less than perfection.
7	I change my mood or my mind as quickly as I change key in a song.
8	If I can be everyone's friend, I'll always have support.

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	My instrument is my most treasured possession, and it reminds me of someone I hold dear.
2	I want to be proove that I can stand on my own two feet.
3	I idolize a hero of the old tales and measure my deeds against that person's.
4	I will do anything to prove myself superior to my hated rival.
5	I would do anything for the other members of my old troupe.
6	My family means everything to me. They've always supported me, and I mustn't disappoint them.

d6	Flaw
1	When someone I don't respect/like gets success it must be because of nepotism, dishonesty, or dumb luck.
2	I have trouble keeping my true feelings hidden. My sharp tongue lands me in trouble.
3	Despite my best efforts, I am unreliable to my friends.
4	I must have the best of everything. Like, right now.
5	You haven't heard of me? I'm sure that's because of your ignorance and low breeding.
6	I find that most people are trustworthy. Hey, where's my belt pouch?