Acting as one part performer in residence, one part concubine. court dancers devote themseleves to pleasing their patron's every whim. This arrangement can range between a comfortable position where the dancer occupies a space akin to a spouse. or a much more restricted affair where the dancer is often bound only to be partially released when performing. The nature of this arrangement is dependent on the predilections of both the dancer and the patron, and in truth some of the most lucrative positions reside with those who devote themselves to the latter.
The types of performances put on by dancers covers a wide range. Most simply excel at acrobatic performance in time with music in order to put on a more classic show for their patron.
Others include various torments or feats of endurance as part of their act which can in turn increase their rates and standing
Particularly sadistic nobles will pay huge sums for a dancer who is capable of putting on a show that excites them for such nobles have seen many tortures and are rarely impressed. So too do court dancers come in all shapes and sizes, all genders and orientations. The generally accepting nature of Bundheim has created a world in which all manner of dancers are cherished.
- Feat: Enthralling Gyrations: Your performing prowess enchants any who behold it and entices them to spend time with you. If you spend at least 10 minutes performing you may have any number of humanoids that beheld you for that duration make an Wisdom (Insight) check vs your Charisma (Performance). On a failure, you have advantage on all Charisma checks directed at that creature and, if their orientation allows physical attraction toward you, they consider you a highly desirable mate. This effect lasts until you or someone known to be associated with you takes hostile action against the creature.
- Skill Proficiencies: Your choice of Performance, Persuasion, or Acrobatics.
- Tool Proficiencies: Two instruments and two gaming sets of your choice, disguise kit
- Languages: One language or your choice.
- Equipment: A set of performer's clothes suitable to upper society, an instrument of your choice, a disguise kit, a belt pouch containing 10gp
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