For the better part of your life, you have captured the hearts and minds of the people through your heroics, in the arena! Your spectacle is unmeasured, one everyone comes out to see, both for your fighting prowess, as well as the entertainment you provide for these battles. You are renowned through many lands, and have a sort of celebrity status amongst common folk, and even among some nobility. As a result of this fast and hard lifestyle, you have lived a life of comfortable luxury, and have plenty of gold to spend at your whim. 

Ability Scores: Charisma, Dexterity, Strength

Skill Proficiencies: Choose 2 proficiencies: Performance, Acrobatics, Sleight of Hand, Animal Handling, Insight, or Athletics

Tool Proficiencies: Disguise Kit, and up to 2 Unusual Weapons (for this Background specifically, Unusual Weapons constitute weapons you might see in an arena, including: a trident, net, javelin, lance, club, whip, morningstar, handaxe, or shortsword)

Languages: Choose 2 languages you may have picked up from the combatants you fought for spectacle: Dwarvish, Giant, Goblin, Draconic, Infernal, Orc, Leonin, or Minotaur

Equipment: Up to 2 Unusual Weapons of your choice (like a trident, net, or other arena weapon), a set of Light armor, a favor from an admirer (like a lock of hair, a handkerchief, love letter, or trinket), a Disguise Kit, a Dungeoneer’s Pack, and a pouch containing 50 gp

Suggested Characteristics

d6	Personality Trait
1	I often gloat about my exploits during my years fighting all manner of monsters and wild beasts in the arena - even if I am embellishing the truth a little.
2	I perform for those who catch my interest, particularly those who I find attractive. I love to make them swoon.
3	I am not keen on sharing my experiences. While I may act brave and courageous in the pit, all it is is just an act.
4	I hold some deep grudges towards the people who have kept me fighting for sport. This life was not one I chose.
5	I am a grand celebrity adored by all, and live a life of luxury funded by my lust for battle. I do not care about who or what I slay, as long as it is glorious.
6	I come from a long line of notorious warriors, the latest in this generation of renowned gladiators that encourages me to fight for my family legacy. I will make them proud.

d6	Ideal
1	Avarice - I am blinded by my own ambitions
2	Courage - I will face any foe, no matter the danger
3	Redemption - A spark of good lies in us all
4	Loyalty - For those I consider true allies, I will always fight for
5	Freedom - Everyone should be free to pursue their own dreams
6	Perseverance - Nothing, no injury or obstacle in my path, will stop me from reaching my goals

d6	Bond
1	The most important person is me, myself, and I.
2	The glory I receive in combat is what drives me forward
3	I harbor a deep desire for revenge against the person who put me in this arena, and one day, I will have it.
4	I owe a debt to a person who saved my life countless times during my fights, one I wish to repay.
5	I have friends in high places, which has gotten me tied up in several political circles
6	I adore my fans who come to applaud me on the field of battle

d6	Flaw
1	Liar - I often greatly exaggerate my exploits to convince people to like me
2	Cowardice - I prefer not to fight at all, in fact, it’s a miracle I survived this long
3	Greed - Fame, wealth, and power give me an itch I can’t help but scratch
4	Arrogance - I see myself as invincible and perfect, and tend to look down on others
5	Fearful - The things I have witnessed, the actions I have committed, make me afraid of facing the consequences
6	Guilt - I hate myself for all the various things I’ve done wrong, the people I’ve hurt in more ways than one, and I seek a way out