You or one of your ancestors have somehow managed to wriggle out of a dicey situation by offering to assist a dragon suffering from some unfortunate and hindering hygiene (overgrown blinding eyebrows, irritating mangy backside, deafening ear hair, etc..) Developing like the story of the mouse who pulled a thorn out of the lions paw, over a period of time of routinely visiting the dragon, conversing with them, and keeping their secrets, a unique relationship is formed. Such is the strength of your bond that you know that the duty and honor of this relationship must be passed down to your descendants, as it may have been to you.
Choose a type of dragon and work with your DM to detail the nature of your relationship with the dragon. Has it been passed down, or have you just started creating trust?
- Skill Proficiencies: Insight, History
- Languages: Draconic and one of choice
- Equipment: A pair of scissors and mirror (the beginnings of a kit) or unique and cherished "barbers kit" passed down from your ancestors, map to and of the dragons lair, dragon hair rope, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 30 gp.
As a dragons barber, you have a truly unique relationship that comes with doing something for a creature much greater and powerful than yourself. In the performance of your duties you have endeared yourself to the dragon, it freely converses with you offering a unique perspective on history, locations of interest, tales of wondrous items, and its own personal demons.
When in need of knowledge, sanctuary, or a place to safeguard your own treasure, you can rely on your patron for assistance, provided the assistance requested is not detrimental to the dragons existence or reveals its location, and you remain in good standing with it. You might even walk away with the occasional odd magic item or bag of gold.
The disposition of the dragon is up to the backstory you and the DM create, and will of course be based on the length of the relationship.
Suggested Characteristics
"Luckily that canvas was embroidered with dragon hair, or that fireball would have caused a conflagration."
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | Im likable and popular and people constantly tell anecdotal stories of our time together. |
| 2 | I find myself sensitive to others emotions I use this to establish harmony and good will, and minimize conflict. |
| 3 | I use creativity and insight to craft bold ideas that speak to others hearts. |
| 4 | Beneath my bravado or shyness beats an intensely feeling heart. |
| 5 | I need to see and explore the world for themselves to see whether or not my ideas ring true. |
| 6 | I prefer show my creativity in tangible ways and with stunning beauty. |
| 7 | I am conscientiousness of others, listening and offering well thought advice. |
| 8 | I often try to do whats right, as it aligns to my beliefs. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tradition. This unique task that has fallen upon me must be preserved and passed on. (Lawful) |
| 2 | Charity. Doing a good deed for one in need is its own reward. (Good) |
| 3 | Change. Through this small task, perhaps I can change perceptions and bring better understanding. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Power. I am in a position of some import. (Lawful) |
| 5 | Faith. I trust that my patron will reciprocate the charity I offer it. (Lawful) |
| 6 | Aspiration. I seek to prove myself worthy of my patrons confidence, knowledge, and friendship. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I believe in actions, not words. |
| 2 | Why waste time talking when we could be playing? |
| 3 | I plan ahead and then make it happen. |
| 4 | Support me, and I’ll support you, otherwise… |
| 5 | I’m easy to good along with; laid back with no judgments |
| 6 | Believe in live and let live. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I shut down when things get out of my control. |
| 2 | I often escalate small things into intense competitions. |
| 3 | I sometimes feel peoples words as hurtful and damaging blows. |
| 4 | I am fiercely independent and will feel oppressed when not allowed to do my thing. |
| 5 | I dont like to make long term commitments or plans. |
| 6 | I have an excessively high opinion of myself. |
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