Con Artist

You know how to play people like a fiddle. You know how to gain their trust, their love and most importantly, their money. You have manipulated your way into the lives of many people in the past and you have done so with the intent to take full advantage of their trust and generosity. You have broken hearts and wallets with your methodical confidence trickery. Be it a small trick or a long con taking that which belongs to others has always been your life, and your art.

Skill Proficiencies: Persuasion, Sleight of Hand

Tool Proficiencies: Disguise kit

Equipment: A Double Headed Coin, the favor of a previous mark (love letter, lock of hair, or trinket), a set of fine clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp

Suggested Characteristics

A con artist must always look the part, therefore they tend to take great pride in their appearance, this makes them seem quite vain. The nature of their work often leads them to become quite jaded to the feelings of others, in fact, some revel in their manipulations of peoples emotions

d8	Personality Trait
1	I know a story relevant to almost every situation.
2	Whenever I come to a new place, I collect local rumors and spread gossip.
3	I easily get obsessed with the idea of owning something I see that does not belong to me.
4	Nobody stays angry at me or around me for long, since I can defuse any amount of tension.
5	I love a good insult, even one directed at me.
6	Sometimes I will lie just to see the reaction I will get.
7	I’ll settle for nothing less than perfection.
8	I have no patience for boring people.

d6	Ideal
1	Fairness. I take for those in need. (Good)
2	Retribution. Those that steal recklessly must be taught a lesson. (Lawful)
3	Change. A mundane life is a life wasted. People need change in order to grow. (Chaotic)
4	Greed. I’m only in it for the money. (Evil)
5	People. Convincing someone that life has more to it than meets the eye is something I hold above all else. (Neutral)
6	Curiosity. I wish to see all the strange things the world has to offer. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	I hold nothing with sentiment, money can always replace that which has been lost
2	I was raised by a con artist who taught me everything I know. I owe my life to them.
3	I will become legend, the bards will sing of my achievements.
4	I idolize a hero of the old tales and measure my deeds against that person’s.
5	I will work my way up the social ladder, I will be looked upon with respect.
6	Those rare few who I consider close to me are the things I treasure most.

d6	Flaw
1	I like to do things just to see if I could get away with it.
2	I’m a sucker for a pretty face.
3	I have hurt many people in my past. They may be looking for retribution.
4	I take great pleasure in manipulating others
5	I often attach to something I want and will do anything to get it
6	I bore easily. When I am bored I often act recklessly.