Many an adventurer comes from a life of hardship, poverty, heavy responsibility, but you are not one of them. Raised in wealth and frequenting the highest social circles, you aren't a noble but were nonetheless spoiled and with few boundaries.
So far your life has been one big party, but such a lifestyle is rarely sustainable. Maybe your relatives are finally fed up with your scandals and disowned you, or you slummed it with a particularly bad crowd and got involved in some nefarious events. Perhaps you've simply gotten bored with your vices and seek new thrills, or you've found out that your family's fortune was finite after all and have partied your way into bankruptcy. However you came to leave your life of social affluence, you bring with you a knowledge of high society that few adventurers possess.
- Skill Proficiencies: Sleight of Hand, Persuasion
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set
- Languages: One of your choice
- Equipment: 2 sets of fine clothes (one for regular wear and one for social engagements), a bottle of good quality alcohol or some other intoxicant, a fancy but incomplete gaming set, and satin pouch with 25 gp.
You've spent a great deal of time amongst the players of high society, and in that time you've learned some of their secrets. When you attempt to learn or recall a piece of hidden information about a social figure, if you do not know that information, you often know where and from whom you can obtain it. Usually, this information comes from other socialites, servants who have overheard gossip, or information brokers. Your DM might rule that the knowledge you seek is too well hidden to know, or that there is nothing to be found.
Suggested Characteristics
Socialites are the life of the party. They love to be the center of attention and have learned how to achieve that goal. When not socializing, they practice their excess in vices and fineries such as wine, company, and ar. If it provides pleasure and can be bought then there is an audience for it. Not all socialites are debauched, shameless sinners, but one driving force ties them all together: Boredom
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am flirty with everyone, no matter my interest. It is as natural as breathing to me |
| 2 | I know no shame. The scandalized looks I get only encourage me |
| 3 | I make a bet or wager out of everything |
| 4 | I love shopping and squander my gold on extravagant clothing |
| 5 | I change my outfit and hair at least once per day |
| 6 | I always palm some small and insignificant thing from the places I visit |
| 7 | I have a fondness of exotic beasts and yearn to befriend those I find, no matter how infeasible that would be |
| 8 | I try to make friends with everyone, but have a horrible memory for names and faces |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Generosity. What good is wealth and joy when you keep them to yourself. Sharing is caring and nothing gives you a warmer feeling than a gift well received (Good) |
| 2 | Worthiness. My previous lifestyle was morally wrong. I work hard to be taken serious and fulfill my station's responsibilities. (Lawful) |
| 3 | Rebellion. Break all taboos, shake all conventions, and deft traditions. I am the greatest proof that the establishment needs to be town apart (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Beauty. Everyone wants to be beautiful and be surrounded by beautiful things. I don't waste my time on ugly people or pursuits (Evil) |
| 5 | Thrill. The world is full of exciting new experiences. One should try everything at least once and ones worth can be measured by the amount of experiences had (Neutral) |
| 6 | Love. It is all we need. Everyone should fall in love, often and repeatedly. Romance will prevail over everything (Neutral) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I was spoiled, but I only every knew familial wealth from the servants who raised me. They are the only ones who really know me |
| 2 | When I go out, I'll never do it without my closest associates. Together we are the life of the party and without them, otherwise exciting experiences are rendered dull |
| 3 | I have a responsible sibling whom I love for getting me out of trouble and whom I hate for always showing me up |
| 4 | There is a former friend or lover whom I hurt terribly. I desperately wish to make amends with them, but I don't dare get close as I believe it would only increase the pain |
| 5 | I owe a great debt to someone who is too proud to accept my help, so I constantly dream up new schemes to repay it |
| 6 | My family's estate is my identity and paradise. I would do anything to preserve it |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I willfully endanger and intoxicate myself. I am full aware that I am inevitably headed for self destruction and I romanticize it |
| 2 | Im ignorant to the realities of the common people. Without ill will I'm often insensitive in my dealings with those less fortunate than myself |
| 3 | There is a powerful addiction controlling me and no matter how hard I try, I can't escape it |
| 4 | I have unknowingly left a trail of ruined lives in my wake, and one or more of my victims is out to ruin me or end my life |
| 5 | I am incredibly vain, enough so that my concern for my own physical appearance can sabotage even my best intentions |
| 6 | My entitlement knows no bounds. Im not only used to getting what I want, I am convinced that I deserve it all |
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