🎨 Seaside Artist

You've always believed that beauty deserves to be remembered.

Whether through watercolor paintings, sketches, photography, poetry, sculpture, music, or another creative medium, you've spent your life capturing the little moments that others often overlook — the shimmer of sunlight on the ocean, the laughter of friends around a bonfire, seashells hidden beneath the tide, and sunsets painted across the evening sky.

To you, art is more than a hobby. it's a way of preserving memories, expressing emotions, and sharing the wonder of the world with others.

This summer offers endless inspiration, and you're determined to fill every page of your sketchbook before autumn arrives.

Ability Scores: None.

Feat: None.

Skill Proficiencies: You gain proficiency in performance and investigation.

Tool Proficiencies: You gain proficiency with painter's supplies.

Languages: You learn one language of your choice.

Equipment: You begin the game with the following equipment:

• a weathered sketchbook filled with unfinished ideas
• painter's supplies
• a satchel containing charcoal pencils, brushes, and watercolor paints
• a collection of pressed flowers tucked between journal pages
• a colorful scarf splattered with paint
• a belt pouch containing 15 gp

Spell List

None.

Spell Level	Spells

This background does not grant additional spells.

Suggested Characteristics

Seaside artists are observant dreamers who find inspiration in ordinary moments. They often pause to admire beautiful scenery, collect keepsakes from their travels, and believe every memory deserves to be preserved.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I stop frequently to sketch beautiful places before moving on.
2	I always carry pencils and paper with me.
3	I become completely absorbed whenever inspiration strikes.
4	I love giving small drawings or paintings to my friends.
5	I collect unusual colors, flowers, and seashells for future projects.
6	I believe every sunset is different from the last.
7	I constantly imagine how ordinary moments would look as paintings.
8	I see beauty in places others overlook.

d6	Ideal
1	Creativity. Every person has something beautiful to express.
2	Inspiration. The world is filled with stories waiting to be discovered.
3	Beauty. Even the smallest moments deserve to be remembered.
4	Expression. Art allows people to understand one another.
5	Curiosity. Every journey brings new inspiration.
6	Hope. Beautiful memories help us through difficult days.

d6	Bond
1	My sketchbook contains the most precious memories of my life.
2	I hope to create a masterpiece before summer ends.
3	I promised someone I'd paint the perfect sunset for them.
4	Every pressed flower reminds me of a special day.
5	I dream of holding my own art exhibition someday.
6	I want my friends to remember this summer forever through my artwork.

d6	Flaw
1	I become distracted whenever I find something beautiful.
2	I'm overly critical of my own work.
3	I sometimes lose track of time while creating.
4	I struggle to throw away old sketches, even unfinished ones.
5	I romanticize ordinary events more than I probably should.
6	I'm always chasing the "perfect" idea instead of finishing the current one.

Contacts

Your creative work has introduced you to artists, musicians, photographers, poets, and craftspeople throughout the region.

Your notable contacts include:
• Opal of the Glitter-Drift Shell Boutique
• Mochi of the Sunken Teacup Café 
• Members of the Sunken Teacup society
• Local muralists and festival decorators
• Traveling artisans and gallery owners

These contacts are often eager to exchange ideas, recommend scenic locations, or invite you to creative gatherings and community events.