You come from a family of poor musicians, where everyone knows how to play a variety of instruments and gets their income from performing. Because of this, you learned how to play instruments from a very young age, and at every family gathering, there is always music to be heard. You also know how to sing, read music, and pass down oral traditions from your family. You know how to perform in front of others and are extremely skilled in playing instruments.
- Skill Proficiencies: You are proficient in performance or gain expertise if already proficient.
- Tool Proficiencies: You are proficient in one instrument of your choice, or you gain expertise in one of your already chosen instruments.
- Languages: Because music is so diverse in the languages that are used in it, you know Undercommon and 2 extra languages of your choice.
- Equipment: As a musician you get:
-A musical instrument of your choice
-A family-made book of music and songs passed down from your parents
-An empty book with a quill and ink bottle
-A set of common clothes
-A pouch containing 15gp
Due to your history as a performer, people are naturally inclined to listen to what you have to say: your voice is naturally soothing and even alluring to the masses. As an innate public speaker, most people have a tendency to believe what you say, whether it's true or not.
Suggested Characteristics
Ideals
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | You're always fidgeting with the strings or parts of your instrument(s). |
| 2 | You have a deep fascination with how instruments are made. |
| 3 | Practicing your instrument(s) helps you relax and unwind. |
| 4 | You love to sing, and listening to someone else sing helps you sleep. |
| 5 | As a kid, you would perform for your toys. |
| 6 | You can only express your feelings and emotions in the form of music. |
| 7 | You can song write and keep your ideas for music in a journal. |
| 8 | You can improvise your playing and make up music as you play. |
| d4 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Music. Music is your life, love, and soul. |
| 2 | Family. You have a sibling back home you want to return to. |
| 3 | Friend. A close friend which loved and supported you, but has passed away recently. Their dream was to travel the world, so you do it for them. |
| 4 | Compassion. Care for everyone, no matter race, class, gender, or age. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | You can't resist the chance of performing in front of others for attention and praise. |
| 2 | Despite your background, there is one instrument that you can't play to save the life of you. |
| 3 | You hate performing in front of others. |
| 4 | If you know your crush/lover is watching you perform, you start to make mistakes. |
| 5 | You can't perform by yourself in front of strangers. |
| 6 | You are an extremely skilled instrument player, but when you sing, it's always off-key. |
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