You were orphaned as a child and was taken in by a traveling carnival as it came through town.  You grew up seeing the world and all its wonders.  You learned to be smart on the streets and be tough.  Little gets by you now.  You have the Perception skill in addition to what is chosen below. You might be an entertainer or you might "work" the crowds during the shows.  Either way, you have picked up some useful skills to help you get by and you owe it to your carny family. 

Skill Proficiencies: Skill Proficiencies: You gain two of the skills listed below.  

You have the Perception skill plus one of the following of your choice.

• Acrobatics (Acrobat, Dancer)
• Animal Handling (Horse Rider, Lion Tamer)
• Athletics (Strongmen)
• Sleight of Hand (Fortune Teller)
• Performance (Clown, Singer)
• History (From traveling the continent)

 

 

 

Tool Proficiencies: Tool Proficiencies: Disguise Kit or Thieves Tools

Languages: You know 2 common languages and one exotic language.

Equipment:

• Entertainer's Pack (Backpack, 1 bedroll, 2 costumes, 5 candles, 5 days of rations, 1 waterskin, 1 Disguise Kit)
• Mess Kit
• Vial of Perfume
• Tinderbox
• Map Case
• Pouch with 15gp

Suggested Characteristics

Suggested Characteristics

Carnival folk are a motley crew drawing from every corner of the world. This makes them hard to generalize; however, a common theme is a distrust of authority (having seen the way it is abused) and a deep love for those they consider family.

d6	Personality Trait
1	I do not trust authority, having seen it abused far too many times.
2	My life as a traveler has filled me with wanderlust, and I hate being in one place for too long.
3	I always plan everything out, and try to constantly be one step ahead of everyone else.
4	I have a remarkably calm demeanor, even in the most tense of situations.
5	I'm a terrible flirt, and can't help but hit on every cute person I meet.
6	Despite feeling comfortable in front of a crowd, I feel awkward in one-on-one situations.

d6	Ideal
1	Freedom. I hate being tied down, and want to always be able to come and go as I please. (Neutral)
2	Entertainment. I wish to entertain the world, believing that it is the best service I can offer to others. (Good)
3	Family. I'm loyal to my (blood or found) family above all else. (Any)
4	Wealth. I desire intense wealth above all else; and as my career path doesn't particularly provide that, I'm willing to stoop to whatever necessary to obtain it. (Evil)
5	Earned Respect. My respect has to be earned through actions; titles mean nothing to me. (Neutral)
6	Charity. Although I have little to myself, I am always willing to share what I have with others. (Good)

d6	Bond
1	As much as I travel, I'll always feel a particular calling to my original home.
2	There is a younger person in the carnival whom I've taken under my wing and consider a surrogate child or younger sibling.
3	I only feel at home when I'm travelling with the carnival.
4	I was separated from my birth family years ago, and hope to find them again.
5	I once fell in love with a beautiful member of the upperclass; they loved me back, but declined a relationship as their family disapproved of our union due to my status.
6	I feel a deep and genuine connection to all people, and wish to bring love and light into the lives of all I encounter.

d6	Flaw
1	My distrust of those outside of my inner circle leads me to drive away potential allies.
2	I fly into a terrible rage upon seeing greed, which can cause me to act irrationally.
3	I have an explosive temper and act horribly brashly the second somebody insults me or mine.
4	I am stubborn to a fault and refuse to change my opinions even when presented with definite proof.
5	I have trouble sticking to a plan and insist on improvising.
6	There is someone in my past who I hurt very badly, and this doesn't bother me.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I always have a plan for what to do when things go wrong.
2	I am always calm, no matter what the situation. I never raise my voice or let my emotions control me.
3	The first thing I do in a new place is note the locations of everything valuable—or where such things could be hidden.
4	I would rather make a new friend than a new enemy.
5	I am incredibly slow to trust. Those who seem the fairest often have the most to hide.
6	I don’t pay attention to the risks in a situation. Never tell me the odds.
7	The best way to get me to do something is to tell me I can’t do it.
8	I blow up at the slightest insult.

d6	Ideal
1	Honor. I don’t steal from others in the trade. (Lawful)
2	Freedom. Chains are meant to be broken, as are those who would forge them. (Chaotic)
3	Charity. I steal from the wealthy so that I can help people in need. (Good)
4	Greed. I will do whatever it takes to become wealthy. (Evil)
5	People. I’m loyal to my friends, not to any ideals, and everyone else can take a trip down the Styx for all I care. (Neutral)
6	Redemption. There’s a spark of good in everyone. (Good)

d6	Bond
1	I’m trying to pay off an old debt I owe to a generous benefactor.
2	My ill-gotten gains go to support my family.
3	Something important was taken from me, and I aim to steal it back.
4	I will become the greatest thief that ever lived.
5	I’m guilty of a terrible crime. I hope I can redeem myself for it.
6	Someone I loved died because of a mistake I made. That will never happen again.

d6	Flaw
1	When I see something valuable, I can’t think about anything but how to steal it.
2	When faced with a choice between money and my friends, I usually choose the money.
3	If there’s a plan, I’ll forget it. If I don’t forget it, I’ll ignore it.
4	I have a “tell” that reveals when I’m lying.
5	I turn tail and run when things look bad.
6	An innocent person is in prison for a crime that I committed. I’m okay with that.