Courtesan/Cortejo

Whether through desperation, necessity, force or tradition you found yourself a member of "the oldest profession in the realms". Your charm has helped you survive and you've developed keen senses enabling you to read courtly politics and negotiate the streets of any city.

Skill Proficiencies: You learned very quickly that the best way to survive was to be full of charm and alert to danger at all times.

Choose two from Deception, Persuasion, Performance, Perception, Survival and Insight.

Tool Proficiencies: Years spent painting your face to attract clients has given you a basic understanding of the art of disguise.

You gain proficiency with the Disguise Kit.

Languages: You learnt to speak a new language, in order to ingratiate yourself with a particular clientele.

Choose one extra language.

Suggested Characteristics

These are suggested characteristics to help flesh out your backstory.

d6	Personality Trait
1	I am an eternal optimist, it takes a lot for me to see a glass as half empty.
2	I will readily attach myself to anyone I think can keep me safe.
3	My defence mechanism is cutting others down with my barbed wit.
4	I don't share well, I've gained and lost things many times in the past, so I keep a close eye on what I have.
5	I'm the life and soul of the party and if there isn't a party, I'll start one!
6	I'm very withdrawn, I keep myself to myself and am happy to follow where others lead.

d6	Ideal
1	Friends. The people I trust are more precious to me than any gold.
2	Power. I long for the chance to hurt others the way they hurt me.
3	Family. I crave order and normality.
4	Compassion. I know, myself, that a small act of kindness can make the world of difference.
5	Freedom. Nobody should be forced into servitude.
6	Wealth. Money buys respect.

d6	Bond
1	Trust is hard for me to give but I'll run through the Hells for those that earn it.
2	I have a precious keepsake that I'll take to the grave.
3	I was forced to abandon my child, I do everything I can to make the world a better place for them.
4	One day, I will take my revenge on the noble who treated me so savagely.
5	I cannot bear to stand by while others suffer as I did.
6	A loved one never returned to me from their travels, I've come to find them.

d6	Flaw
1	I use alcohol to help me get through the day.
2	My years of mistreatment have made me prejudiced.
3	I don't follow plans. I've done what others want before and I won't do it again.
4	When things get tough I hide. And cry.
5	I'm terrified of being bound, whether that be chains, cells or just a small room I can't leave.
6	I see no point in forming lasting attachments as I've contracted a disease that has drastically shortened my life.