You've always had a keen eye for what people want. Maybe they wanted money, fancy clothes, a new opportunity at life, it's all the same to you. Wanting something is a basic feeling that everyone experiences, and you know how to bend that feeling to your will. Lies, scams, tricks, they all go by different names but the purpose remains the same, make people believe in you, trust you, make them give you what you want, and then leave without looking back. You may do this for fun, or maybe you needed a good source of money, but at this point the pure pleasure of deceiving others into doing what you want may be too much of a rush for you to leave behind.
- Skill Proficiencies: Deception, Insight
- Tool Proficiencies: Forgery Kit
- Languages: One of your choice
- Equipment: A pair of nice clothes, a bag filled with various items you intend to sell, a fake letter designed by yourself (a permit to sell wares, a letter from a fake long lost family member, etc), a dagger, and a pouch containing 20 gold pieces.
Most con artists have a specialty, a specific way to do business or a certain set of items they can always sell to someone, no matter the circumstances.
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d8 |
Specialty |
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You sold cursed magic items, claiming that they held great power and could grant wishes. |
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2 |
You would look for people who wanted to get away, and for a certain price, you could send them off to the place they’ve always needed. |
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3 |
You traded and sold potions of great value, which really were bottles of colored liquids or other illusions. |
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4 |
You looked for guilty people, and told them that you could help absolve them as long as they made a promise to you. |
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5 |
You sold random junk and various items which you claimed were lucky and brought good fortune. |
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6 |
You always manage to find those with money in their pockets, and you convince them of grand ideas you have which could come to fruition with some simple funding. |
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7 |
You dealt with weapons which you either found or stole from others, telling buyers great stories of the weapon’s history and how it can turn them into a hero. |
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8 |
You liked to bet on rigged games, be they card or festival games, you always knew you were going to be the winner. |
You have been pursuing this career for long enough to become immune to it. You have learned the ways of scams and tricks and you have done your best to not enter the same fate as your previous clients. Whenever you come into contact with an object, you are able to tell if it is made of fake materials or if it was made with a different set of materials than normal. You are able to tell if the object is magical however you do not know the spell cast on it nor its school of magic. You also can tell when people are attempting to scam you.
Suggested Characteristics
Your persuasive charm and experience in deceiving others has led you towards a more chaotic and fun loving personality.
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d6 |
Personality Trait |
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I like seeing how far I can go with people before striking a nerve, and I’ll purposely lie, make things up, or avoid speaking the truth to see what happens. |
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2 |
I keep my work life and my personal life separate. I’m serious whenever a job needs to be done but the moment I have free time, I’ll let loose and do whatever I want. |
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3 |
I’m a bit goofy, and I’ll often make up voices or pretend to be new people either for work or for fun. |
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4 |
I’m real friendly, getting others to laugh or earning their trust is a part of the job for me. |
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5 |
I have a creative mind, and I’ll tend to try crazy ideas just to see if they work. |
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6 |
I never really plan anything out, I go with the flow and see what I want to do in the current moment. |
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d6 |
Ideal |
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I’ll never want to cause real harm, I just want to have fun. (Good) |
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2 |
People can be real stupid sometimes, and as long as they don’t think too hard, I can keep doing what I want. (Evil) |
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3 |
I will trick people to a certain extent, as I do this mainly for the money and not the enjoyment. (Lawful) |
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4 |
I don’t scam people for fun, I have a reason for choosing this path. (Any) |
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5 |
I’ll keep this job up for as long as I can, since now I just want to know what the future holds. (Neutral) |
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6 |
As long as I make money, I can do whatever I want with said money. (Chaotic) |
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d6 |
Bond |
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There’s a secret criminal underground I want to join, and I need to make myself known. |
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2 |
I want to travel and see the world, the con artist job just helps pay expenses. |
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3 |
I have a massive debt I need to pay off, and this was one of the easiest ways to make money. |
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4 |
I scammed the wrong person and I’m currently on the run, trying to find something that can help fix this situation. |
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5 |
I need to collect money for a dream that I have. |
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6 |
I’m a part of a much larger group, and my job is to partially fund the group in their endeavors. |
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d6 |
Flaws |
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The truth can be painful to deal with, so I lie in attempts to smooth everything over easily. |
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2 |
I prioritize fun over everything else, so I never really know when to be serious. |
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3 |
My job gives me connections to a lot of people, which can be unbearable in certain circumstances. |
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4 |
I’m a big spender, and I’ll often waste money on things I don’t need. |
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5 |
I don’t do research on the person I intend to scam, so I may scam the wrong person one day. |
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6 |
I try to create a reputation for myself, which can result in negative consequences. |
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