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You understand the ways of diplomacy. You might be an ambassador or a foreign agent working under the cover of the diplomatic corps. Either way, you've been given diplomatic credentials and the responsibility to represent the interest of your nation's leaders in a foreign court.  Don't start a war or make too many promises, or you might lose your head.

 
Skill Proficiencies: Choose two from Deception, PersuasionInsight, or Investigation
Tool Proficiencies: Choose one from Forgery Kit, Calligrapher's Kit, or Thieves' Tools
Languages: One of your choice
Equipment: A set of fine clothes, diplomatic credentials, a signet ring belonging to your ruler, and a purse containing 25 gp
 
Feature: Retainers

You have the service of three retainers loyal to your country. These retainers can be attendants or messengers, and one might be a secretary. Your retainers are commoners who can perform mundane tasks for you, but they do not fight for you, will not follow you into obviously dangerous areas (such as dungeons), and are loyal to king and country first and foremost.

 
Suggested Characteristics

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d6 Personality Trait
1 I relish back and forth of diplomacy. Having a foreign nation hanging on your every word is a heady brew.
2 My Ambassadorship is really a cover for my clandestine activity. I'm really a spy, and they'll kill me if they find out.
3 I use my rank and privilege to finagle my way into the beds of the dignitaries of the land. After all, it's my job to tie strings to whomever I can.
4 Knowledge is power. And I like to learn everything I can about those I will be negotiating with.
5 The respect accorded my position makes me feel like I'm actually important to someone.
6 I'm a chameleon. And the ability to blend in is what makes me successful in serving my country's needs.
d6 Ideal
1 Duty. Advancing and protecting my nation's interests is my most important responsibility. (Lawful)
2 Wealth. I use my position to amass personal wealth and make business connections to exploit. I won't think twice about wielding my nation's influence for personal gain. (Evil)
3 Common Good. Everything I do, I do to improve the lives of the folks back home - whether negotiating peace, trade, or charitable endeavors. (Good)
4 Division. Pitting my adversaries against each other is the perfect way to advance my agenda. (Chaotic)
5 Balance. Making sure neither side gets too far ahead of the other is the best way to ensure peace. (Neutral)
6 Purpose. I do this because it's necessary. Maintaining relations between governments is crucial and I'm glad to be a part of it. (Any)
d6 Bond
1 I hold my country in the highest esteem and work to protect her in the way I know best.
2 Our ruler is my family member, and family means everything to me.
3 The power and prestige that go with my title afford me the opportunity to live how I like to live.
4 I love to travel, and doing this job allows me to do so at someone else's expense.
5 The exhilaration of high stakes negotiation is a high I just can't live without.
6 Living among the high and mighty, even in a foreign country, is the best way to get rich.
d4 Flaw
1 I no longer believe anyone until I have seen the truth of what they say with my own eyes.
2 I have told so many lies, I struggle to remember who I've told what.
3 My speech is too often blunt and offensive to those I am trying to persuade.
4 All the parties and state functions have left me with an addiction I just can't shake.
 
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