The Jester of Blades is equal parts fool, mastermind, assassin, and warrior, as at ease in the shadows and courts as in the pubs and the battlefield. To be a true Jester of Blades is to know exactly how far you can push someone, and being able to deal with them permanently if you misjudge their tolerance.
- Skill Proficiencies: Acrobatics, Sleight of Hand
- Tool Proficiencies: Disguise kit, one language.
- Equipment: A boot knife, a set of theatrical masks with varying expressions, a costume, and a pouch containing 15 gp
Feature: Knives, Swords, and Other Pointy Objects
You can always find a place to perform your art, usually in an inn or tavern but possibly with a circus, at a theater, or even in a noble’s court. At such a place, you receive free lodging and food of a modest or comfortable standard (depending on the quality of the establishment), as long as you perform each night. In addition, your performance makes you something of a local figure. When strangers recognize you in a town where you have performed, they typically view you with either admiration or fear, depending on your type of performance.
Suggested Characteristics
A Jester of Blades is fluid, chaotic, and mercurial, all while being completely in control. One who lives life to the fullest, throwing caution to the wind.
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Personality Trait |
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I know a story relevant to almost every situation.
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2
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Whenever I come to a new place, I collect local rumors and spread gossip.
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3
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I'm jaded by my experiences with the masses and have become cynical.
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4
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Nobody stays angry at me or around me for long, since I can defuse any amount of tension.
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5
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I love a good insult, even one directed at me.
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6
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I get bitter if I’m not the center of attention.
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7
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I’ll settle for nothing less than perfection.
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8
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I change my mood or my mind as quickly as I change key in a song.
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Ideal |
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1
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Beauty. When I perform, I make the world better than it was. (Good)
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2
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Tradition. The stories, legends, and songs of the past must never be forgotten, for they teach us who we are. (Lawful)
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3
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Creativity. The world is in need of new ideas and bold action. (Chaotic)
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4
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Greed. I’m only in it for the money and fame. (Evil)
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5
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People. I like seeing the smiles on people’s faces when I perform. That’s all that matters. (Neutral)
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6
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Honesty. Art should reflect the soul; it should come from within and reveal who we really are. (Any)
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Bond |
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1
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My weapon is my most treasured possession, and it reminds me of someone I love.
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2
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Someone stole my precious blade, and someday I’ll get it back.
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3
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I want to be famous, whatever it takes.
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4
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I idolize a hero of the old tales and measure my deeds against that person’s.
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5
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I will do anything to prove myself superior to my hated rival.
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6
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I would do anything for the other members of my old troupe.
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Flaw |
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I’ll do anything to win fame and renown.
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2
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I’m a sucker for a pretty face.
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3
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A scandal prevents me from ever going home again. That kind of trouble seems to follow me around.
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4
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I once offended a noble who still wants my head. It was a mistake that I will likely repeat.
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5
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I have trouble keeping my true feelings hidden. My sharp tongue lands me in trouble.
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6
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Despite my best efforts, I am unreliable to my friends.
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