You come from a humble social rank, but you are destined for so much more. As a child, you had great talent in the arts, and so were either apprenticed or trained at home to further your creative inclinations.
- Skill Proficiencies: Sleight of Hand, Survival
- Tool Proficiencies: Three types of artisan’s tools, vehicles (land)
- Equipment: Three sets of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), a [Tooltip Not Found], an iron pot, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
Defining Event
You previously pursued a profession as an artist--a musician, painter, weaver, glassblower, or something similar. But something happened that set you on a different path and marked you for greater things. Choose or randomly determine a defining event that set you on your path as an adventurer.
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Defining Event |
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I stood up to a tyrant’s agents by using my art-form to spread word of their wrongdoings.
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2
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I stole from a corrupt merchant to help the poor, in turn loosing a valuable source of income.
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3
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My art helped keep the morale of my town high during tough times.
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4
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I created works and sold them to provide for my people.
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5
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The ruling family of my home undid a law after seeing enough of my art revolting against it.
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6
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A celestial, fey, or similar creature gave me a blessing and made me a better artisan.
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Feature: Artisans Touch
You've spent years perfecting your talents, and so when talking to other artisans or dealing with the buying or selling of goods, you have an advantage when conversing with the people around you. This is to say that because you've spent so long working on your art that when interacting with other like-minded people you have more of a chance to learn something useful from them, and that when you are trading with merchants or other artisans you have a better understanding of the way these transactions would work.
Suggested Characteristics
An artisan has to know about the subject they create for--be that people, a place, or a particular object. Artisans, therefore, have gained a good understanding of a specific thing, person, or group, and the player should talk to their DM as to how best to approach this.
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Personality Trait |
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I use art to understand the world, sometimes meaning my view of the world and its actuality is disjointed.
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2
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I've always used art as a form of protest, which can sometimes get me in trouble.
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3
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When I begin anything I try to see it through, after all art is a process.
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4
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I always try to see arguments objectively, there's always more than one interpretation of a situation and I like to be aware of the values of each.
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5
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I’m confident in my own abilities, I've practiced and practiced for years and I know my worth.
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6
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I spend too much time thinking about things I could do rather than actually doing them.
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7
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My head is constantly in the clouds flitting from concept to concept.
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8
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I get overwhelmed easily. I need to create constantly to ensure I have a clear mind.
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Ideal |
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Respect. People deserve to be treated with dignity and respect and I will always represent them in my work. (Good)
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2
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Fairness. My art is intended to express the many legal ways in which people are mistreated and deserve far better. (Lawful)
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3
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Freedom. We should always be allowed to express our thoughts and beliefs to the world. (Chaotic)
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4
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Beauty. I deserve to be showered with affection, and I will use my art to raise myself to this point. (Evil)
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5
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Honesty. I want to depict the world and all of its actualities. (Neutral)
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6
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Fate. All I know is to create, and that and only that is my path in life. (Any)
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Bond |
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My work provides for my family, and that is all that matters.
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2
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I will always do my best to share the lives of those I know through my art.
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3
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There are those who will try to destroy art, and there is me, who will try to destroy them.
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4
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I still carry my first tools of the trade, and they will always remind me of my origins.
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5
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My art is made for those who cannot express themselves.
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6
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There is a muse who inspires all of my work, one day I will find them.
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Flaw |
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I feel my art is not good enough, and this self doubt worms its way into everything I do.
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2
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I feel as though I am a master of my craft and that there are none who could ever dream of living up to me.
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3
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I am often so wrapped up in my own creation I don't notice the destruction I cause around me.
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4
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I am easily swayed by a pretty face.
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5
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I frequently steal the ideas and thoughts of fellow artists and try to pass them off as my own.
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6
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I struggle to showcase my ability to those around me.
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