You've experienced some things that have left you a little fried in the brain. This has made it a little difficult for you to connect with people. However, that time gave you plenty of chances to focus on something that has calmed you, music.
- Skill Proficiencies: Your antics often ostracize you from the norm. People tend to find your ways strange and better off forgotten. You gain proficiency in Deception and Intimidation
- Tool Proficiencies: You've spent quite a bit of time by yourself, and you have used this time to learn how to play some instruments, finding that it calms the nerves a bit. You gain Proficiency in two instruments of your choice
- Equipment: You always carry around your instruments with you, and easily get flustered or angry when you don't have access to them. You start with two instruments you are proficient in, as well as some paraphenelia that you use to cope with your reality
Paraphenalia
You don't have the strongest grip on reality. You use some substance in order to help stem the endless tide of madness that threatens to overtake you
| d4 | Paraphenalia |
|---|---|
| 1 | Flask with strong Liquor |
| 2 | Bag of incense |
| 3 | Opium pipe |
| 4 | Tobacco and pipe |
Feature: Mental instability
Whenever you are met with a resistance check against being charmed or frightened, flip a coin. On heads, you gain your proficiency bonus to resist. On tails, you lose your proficiency bonus to resist.
Suggested Characteristics
Most who see you don't enjoy hearing the wisdom you spout. You typically end up alone if you don't know how to keep your mouth shut.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I tend towards grandiose speeches that no one asked for or understands |
| 2 | I'm a little suspicious of everyone I meet |
| 3 | I have a dark side that would terrify even a lich |
| 4 | I am overtly chill and jovial |
| 5 | I love music, and have little respect for those who don't appreciate it |
| 6 | I''m as likely to start a fight as I am to to profess my love for someone |
| 7 | I see omens in every event and action(or so I believe). The gods try to speak to us, we just need to listen |
| 8 | Whenever I come to a new place, I collect local rumors and spread gossip |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Independence. I am a free spirit--no one tells me what to do. (Chaotic) |
| 2 | Friendship. Material goods come and go. Bonds of friendship last forever. (Good) |
| 3 | Honesty. Art should reflect the soul; it should come from within and reveal who we really are. (Any) |
| 4 | I enjoy people hearing my music as much as I enjoy playing it (Neutral) |
| 5 | I always try to find a way out of a conflict without violence (Good) |
| 6 | Those who would ignore my wisdom are worthless, to me and the world (Evil) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I once saw a bard who put on a show that changed my life. I now live to put on a good show for others |
| 2 | I would see whatever caused my madness burned |
| 3 | I always give money to those who share in my plight |
| 4 | I'll always perform, be it on a street corner or a tavern stage |
| 5 | I've been chased out of so many towns by clerics that seeing one leaves a sour taste in my mouth |
| 6 | I have a musical teacher, and I long to share with them my tale since I last saw them |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I lack motivation, and prefer lazing around in a tavern to working |
| 2 | I never let anyone in on my true feelings, even my closest confidants |
| 3 | I often can't stop myself from partaking in a "calming influence" |
| 4 | I often disregard the teachings of others, much to my own harm |
| 5 | I have trouble trusting those who say they're on my side, believing they're targeting me because I know too much |
| 6 | I often shout strange things, usually when it would cause the most damage to my reputation |
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