Actor

You spent your life on the stage, in the ring, or performing for the court. Whether you were a tragic hero, a comedic fool, or a dramatic villain, you’ve learned that the world is a stage, and most people are simply following a script you can rewrite on the fly.

Feat: Actor

Skill Proficiencies: Deception, Performance

Tool Proficiencies: Disguise kit

Languages: Two of your choice

Equipment: A set of costumes, a disguise kit, a stage prop from your most famous role (a wooden sword, a fake crown, or a letter), a pouch containing 15 gp, and a belt pouch with a small collection of stage makeup.

Suggested Characteristics

d8	Personality Trait
1	I treat every conversation like a monologue.
2	I am incredibly dramatic about minor inconveniences.
3	I love to use accents and different personas, even when they aren't necessary.
4	I settle for nothing less than the spotlight.
5	I am a chronic people-pleaser; I need the "audience" to love me.
6	I take everything anyone says literally, for dramatic effect.
7	I always have a clever quip or a dramatic pose ready.
8	I find it difficult to be "myself"—I’m always playing a character.

d6	Ideal
1	Art. Performance is the highest form of expression. (Good)
2	Fame. My name will be whispered in every tavern across the realm. (Any)
3	Empathy. Stories help people understand one another. (Good)
4	Manipulation. People are just puppets, and I know which strings to pull. (Evil)
5	Tradition. The old plays hold the secrets to life and magic. (Lawful)
6	Freedom. The stage is the only place I can truly be free. (Chaotic)

d6	Bond
1	I carry the script of an unfinished play that I must complete.
2	My former acting troupe is my real family; I’d do anything for them.
3	I am pursued by a rival actor who wants to sabotage my career.
4	Everything I do is for a specific fan who once wrote me a moving letter.
5	I stole my best costume from a powerful noble, and they want it back.
6	My mentor taught me everything, and I must uphold their legacy.

d6	Flaw
1	I can’t resist a beautiful face or a loud round of applause.
2	I am prone to stage fright at the most inconvenient times.
3	I believe my own hype and often overestimate my abilities.
4	Once I start a performance, I find it very hard to stop.
5	I am deeply insecure and lash out if I’m not the center of attention.
6	I have a "stage name" and panic if someone uses my real one.