You are part of a group of traveling performers that comes and goes through the land from town to town. Caravan troupes tend to be collections of misfits, working together for the sake of protection and survival. Everyone earns their place in the troupe. You might be one of the star performers, or help the troupe in other ways behind the scenes.
- Skill Proficiencies: Pick two: Athletics, Acrobatics, Animal Handling, Insight, Nature, Perception, Performance, Sleight of Hand, or Survival
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of musical instrument, and one tool set that has helped you earn your keep.
- Languages: You have picked up a language from another member of the troupe.
- Equipment: A musical instrument (one of your choice), a token to remember your family by, a hunting trap, and a pouch containing 15 gp
Role in the Caravan
Everyone in the troupe must find a way to earn their place.
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Role in the Caravan |
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1
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Performer, physical (tumbler, dancer, jester, etc)
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2
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Performer, musical (singer, instrumentalist, etc)
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3
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Performer, tools (knife thrower, fire-eater, juggler, etc)
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4
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Stagehand (carpenter, painter, tailor, etc)
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5
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Survival (cook, forager, herbalist, etc)
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6
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Other (protection, manager, hostler, etc)
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Feature: Survivor
You are used to traveling, and you can always recall the general layout of terrain, settlements, and other features around you. In working to help the troupe, you have become a skilled forager. You have advantage on any checks made to forage for food, and you find twice as much as you normally would. In addition, you can usually find work for room and board and a small amount of coin.
Suggested Characteristics
(A combination of some standards from Entertainer, Urchin, Hermit, and Outlander)
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Personality Trait |
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1
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I know a story relevant to almost every situation.
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2
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Whenever I come to a new place, I collect local rumors and spread gossip.
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3
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I often get lost in my own thoughts and contemplation, becoming oblivious to my surroundings.
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4
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I'm a people pleaser; I never want to feel unwanted.
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5
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I get bitter if I’m not the center of attention.
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6
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I change my mood or my mind as quickly as I change key in a song.
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Ideal |
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1
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Beauty. When the troupe performs, we make the world better than it was. (Good)
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2
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Community. We have to take care of each other, because no one else is going to do it. (Lawful)
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3
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Creativity. The world is in need of new ideas and bold action. (Chaotic)
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4
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Greed. I’m only in it for the money and fame. (Evil)
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5
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Live and Let Live. Meddling in the affairs of others only causes trouble. (Neutral)
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6
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Aspiration. I’m going to prove that I’m worthy of a better life. (Any)
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Bond |
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1
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I owe a debt I can never repay to the person who took pity on me.
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2
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I entered the caravan to hide from the ones who might still be hunting me. I must someday confront them.
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3
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I want to be famous, whatever it takes.
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4
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I idolize a hero of the old tales and measure my deeds against that person’s.
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5
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I will do anything to prove myself superior to my hated rival.
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6
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I would do anything for the other members of my troupe.
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Flaw |
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1
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I’ll do anything to win fame and renown.
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2
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I am too enamored of ale, wine, and other intoxicants.
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3
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It’s not stealing if I need it more than someone else.
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4
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I will never fully trust anyone other than myself.
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5
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I have trouble keeping my true feelings hidden. My sharp tongue lands me in trouble.
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6
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I remember every insult I’ve received and nurse a silent resentment toward anyone who’s ever wronged me.
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