Your profession, as old as time itself, is entertaining ladies and gentlemen from all walks of life. Whether you came to the business by choice or desperation, you deal in pleasure, seduction, and desire. While your work may seem simple from an outside perspective, you understand the complexity of catering to elicit whims while upholding a delicate level of discretion.
- Skill Proficiencies: Deception, Insight.
- Tool Proficiencies: Disguise kit, one type of musical instrument.
- Equipment: A dagger, a set of common clothes, a set of fine clothes, an incriminating letter from an important person, and a pouch containing 20 gp.
You have entertained a vast array of individuals, including the occasional encounter with an important authoritative or political figure. As such, you have been privy to a number of secrets that may cause a stir when revealed. A well-placed whisper can grant you favor with someone within your network of clients, particularly if that someone benefits from your continued discretion. Such favors may include lodging, safe passage through a restricted area, or a pardon from minor criminal offenses. Roll on the Contacts table to determine whose secrets you may have at your disposal.
Spell List
You are gifted in the art of manipulation and can cast the Charm Person spell once per long rest.
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Suggested Characteristics
Courtesans are as varied as workers in any other trade. When choosing this background, consider how you arrived in this lifestyle and what traits you have that make you a success.
| d6 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I can gauge a person's financial status within ten seconds of meeting them. |
| 2 | My good looks are only half as entrancing as my way with words. |
| 3 | I have no qualms about breaking hearts if the situation calls for it. |
| 4 | I constantly flirt with others. Even if I have no intention of pursuing them romantically, it's fun to tease. |
| 5 | I am not even slightly modest. Sometimes I forget that other people are. |
| 6 | I am as comfortable in a group of strangers as I am in a group of friends. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Integrity. A deal is a deal; anything outside of the agreed-upon terms is unacceptable. (Lawful) |
| 2 | Love. Everybody deserves affection. (Good) |
| 3 | Fun. Monotony is boring; we all need some spice in our lives. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Business. My loyalty is steadfast but it comes at a price. (Neutral) |
| 5 | Manipulation. The emotions of others are my playthings. (Evil) |
| 6 | Equality. My line of work is just as valid as anyone else's. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | A brothel keeper took me in when I was at my lowest. For this they will always have my gratitude. |
| 2 | I do what I do to support my family. |
| 3 | I fell in love with one of my clients from long ago. |
| 4 | I will always have the backs of others in this business. |
| 5 | I am determined to become the most sought-after companion in the country. |
| 6 | The spouse of one of my former customers has put a bounty on my head. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I talk my way into trouble just as easily as I talk my way out of it. |
| 2 | I have a difficult time forming real relationships. |
| 3 | I have been known to steal from my customers while they are out of the room. |
| 4 | I have an addiction. |
| 5 | I worry that others only like me for my looks. |
| 6 | When meeting new people, I feel the need to lie about my profession. |
Contacts
You have had encounters with a number of interesting characters. Roll twice to determine your two most noteworthy bedfellows or once to choose a long-term paramour.
| d6 | Contact |
|---|---|
| 1 | The wealthy leader of a sophisticated criminal society. |
| 2 | A lord/lady currently rising to prominence in the kingdom's nobility. |
| 3 | The lawmaster of a massive city. |
| 4 | A famous adventurer credited for saving the entire continent. |
| 5 | A member of the royal family. |
| 6 | An elven diplomat who acts as an ambassador to the Feywild. |
You do not trifle with houses of ill repute, preferring instead to keep one liaison at a time. Through development of your skills and reputation, you have secured a position as the live-in lover of a noble or other wealthy individual. Whether you have a genuine connection with or merely a professional interest in your partner, you have become engrained in their social circles. Roll on the Contacts table to determine who your lover may be.
As the paramour of a wealthy figure, you have come to enjoy a certain amount of esteem among the upper crust. You can always charm your way into parties, high-end city districts, or other environments populated by members of the social elite.
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