You have found your place amongst the chaos and wonder of the circus. Whether you were born into it or you joined along the way, the circus has become you life and family. You've learned to never stay in one place, always wandering the world to see where the road takes you next; people look forward to seeing those giant stripes tents arrive in their city, knowing that an astonishing performance is promised.

You find yourself as part of the weird and curious folk, those who can defy gravity, breath fire, see into the future and many other spectacular feats.

Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from: Deception, Persuasion, Acrobatics or Sleight of Hand.

Tool Proficiencies: Two languages of your choice.

Equipment: A set of fine clothes, a musical instrument of your choice, tools of the con of your choice (ten stoppered bottles filled with colored liquid, a set of weighted dice, a deck of marked cards, or a signet ring of an imaginary duke), and a pouch containing 15 gp

A set of fine clothes,

Suggested Characteristics

Circus folk are often colourful folk who conceal their true selves behind the masks they construct. They bring wonder and joy to their audience, stretching their imaginations to the limit, putting on a spectacular show. But their true selves are kept from public eye, sometimes plagued by an uneasy conscience, an old enemy, or deep-seated trust issues.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I fall in and out of love easily, and am always pursuing someone.
2	Whenever I come to a new place, I collect local rumors and spread gossip.
3	I’m a hopeless romantic, always searching for that “special someone.”
4	I’m a born gambler who can’t resist taking a risk for a potential payoff.
5	I get bitter if I’m not the center of attention.
6	Sarcasm and insults are my weapons of choice.
7	I change my mood or my mind as quickly as I change key in a song.
8	I pocket anything I see that might have some value.

d6	Ideal
1	Independence. I am a free spirit—no one tells me what to do. (Chaotic)
2	Fairness. I never target people who can’t afford to lose a few coins. (Lawful)
3	Beauty. When I perform, I make the world better than it was. (Good)
4	Tradition. The stories, legends, and songs of the past must never be forgotten, for they teach us who we are. (Lawful)
5	Creativity. The world is in need of new ideas and bold action. (Chaotic)
6	Aspiration. I’m determined to make something of myself. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	My instrument is my most treasured possession, and it reminds me of someone I love.
2	I idolize a hero of the old tales and measure my deeds against that person’s.
3	Somewhere out there, I have a child who doesn’t know me. I’m making the world better for him or her.
4	I will do anything to prove myself superior to my hated rival.
5	A powerful person killed someone I love. Some day soon, I’ll have my revenge.
6	I would do anything for the other members of my old troupe.

d6	Flaw
1	I can’t resist a pretty face.
2	I’m always in debt. I spend my ill-gotten gains on decadent luxuries faster than I bring them in...
3	I’ll do anything to win fame and renown.
4	I have trouble keeping my true feelings hidden. My sharp tongue lands me in trouble.
5	A scandal prevents me from ever going home again. That kind of trouble seems to follow me around.
6	I hate to admit it and will hate myself for it, but I’ll run and preserve my own hide if the going gets tough.