You have made a living by performing sleight of hand magic tricks in front of an audience. All of your tricks are original creations that you came up with on your own. The tricks don't use any actual magic other than the occasional use of the the cantrip mage hand. The "magic" of these tricks relies mostly on misdirection and tricking the eyes of the observer though non-magical maneuvers.
- Skill Proficiencies: Sleight of Hand, Performance, Deception
- Tool Proficiencies: Playing card set
Feature: Razzle Dazzle
You can easily amaze people by performing one of your tricks. Children and low intelligence humanoids tend to be especially susceptible to the charm of the tricks. When in a heavily populated town or city you can easily impress locals with your tricks. You can even sometimes get low cost items for free from individuals who appreciate your tricks. Your tricks can also be used to make a distraction while a fellow party member is attempting a stealthy maneuver.
Spell List
Prerequisite: Spell Casting or Pact Magic Class Feature
Suggested Characteristics
Your time as a performer has shaped the way you look at society and the world as a whole.
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I keep the secrets of my ticks to myself and have never revealed to a single soul how they are performed.
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2
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I love meeting new people and expanding my social network.
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3
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The thrill of performing in front of a crowd is the best feeling I've ever experienced and it never gets old.
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4
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I have a deck of playing cards that I am constantly shuffling or juggling from hand to hand.
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5
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I think quite highly of myself in regards to my successes as a performer.
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6
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I think anyone who’s nice to me is only using me for personal gain, because that is the only reason I am nice to anyone.
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7
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I quite enjoy the luxuries that the life of a performer has brought to me.
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8
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I tend to keep to myself when not performing, to practice and come up with new tricks.
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Ideal |
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Respect. All people are welcome to enjoy the wonder of my performances. (Good)
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Integrity. I have never revealed the secrets of my tricks and would never reveal secrets of a colleague or competitor. (Lawful)
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3
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Change. I never perform the same trick twice. (Chaotic)
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4
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Vanity. I only do things for the sake of fame and reputation. (Evil)
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5
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People. I like seeing the smiles on people's faces when I perform. That's all that matters. (Neutral)
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6
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Aspiration. I seek to be the most famous and accomplished performer anyone has ever heard of. (Any)
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Bond |
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I idolize a very famous magician who I saw perform as a child, but never formally met.
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2
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I seek an apprentice to teach my skills to. I don't want my secrets to die with me.
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3
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Some of my family have never approved of my profession and always wanted me to pursue a more practical trade.
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4
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I was caught cheating in a high stakes card game. I owe a massive debt to a powerful individual.
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5
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I once killed an assistant on stage. It was an accident due to my carelessness. I have never gotten over the guilt.
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6
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I had a partner who betrayed me. This person ruined my reputation and my career. I don't know what I will do if I come face to face with this person again.
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Flaw |
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I am easily distracted by eccentric individuals, it comes from an admiration of showmanship.
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2
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I'm convinced that no one could ever fool me in the way I fool others.
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3
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I will never fully trust anyone other than myself.
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4
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I'll do anything to win fame and renown
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5
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I have a weakness for the vices of the city, especially hard drink
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6
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I like keeping secrets and won't share them with anyone.
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