It's round five and for the majority of the match you've almost been toying with your opponent, but weirdly enough he know has you on the ropes. He's got you on your heels and out of the corner you can watch the timer tick away, waiting for the right time. Suddenly your hit on the chin and down you go, out for the count. The crowd erupts, a bit for the love of the sport but mostly because the majority just lost a lot of cash cause you just got beat by some nobody. No skin off your nose though, you and your crew just made quite the hefty haul betting on the other guy and nobody is the wiser for it. Sure this may not be the most sportsmanlike thing to do, but who cares your pocketbook is heavier for it.
But a little recognition would be nice, and there is a small part of you that really wants that title.
- Skill Proficiencies: Intimidation, Performance
- Tool Proficiencies: Healers kit (herbalism)
- Languages: One other language
- Equipment: A healers kit, hand wraps, overcoat with your fighters name embroidered on the back, and a pouch containing 15 gp
Having spent your fair share of time in the fight scene, you always know just where to go or the right questions to ask to find the local "less than legal" scene. You've also gained the knack for reading the crowd and can usually pick out the best fighters to bet on and which ones are the longshots to target for your scam. You gain advantage on performance checks to be "knocked out" during a bout.
Suggested Characteristics
To succeed as a punchy, you have to have some skill in the ring, but most importantly you have to look and act the part of the heavy favorite. Some are just big brutes, some tend to be strong and stoic, and others are loudmouth trash talkers like no other. No matter their success throwing fights and rigging the bets, almost all of us have that point where they can't help but botch the scam because who wants to be the loser all of the time.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I know an insult for every occasion |
| 2 | Whenever I come to a new place, I start asking questions about where the fights are at. |
| 3 | I blow up at the slightest insult |
| 4 | I stay calm cool and collected, and show my emotions, unless it's to help the scam |
| 5 | I'm a born gambler, but don't bet blindly |
| 6 | I'm always down to earn some quick money |
| 7 | I plan for everything. Backup plans upon backups for days |
| 8 | Boisterous to say the least. You always know when I enter the room |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Charity. I distribute the money I acquire to the people who really need it. (Good) |
| 2 | People. I’m loyal to my friends, not to any ideals, and everyone else can take a trip down the Styx for all I care. (Neutral) |
| 3 | Independence. I'm a free spirit, and it's hard to tell me what to do or how to do it. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Malice. I get a sick thrill from maiming an opponent in the ring. (Evil) |
| 5 | Friendship. Material goods come and go. Bonds of friendship last forever. (Good) |
| 6 | Aspiration. I’m determined to make something of myself. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | Some unsavory people helped me in a bind, and now I've got a debt to pay |
| 2 | A fighter for the mob died after our fight and now they want their revenge |
| 3 | I'm gonna get rich and retire, whatever it takes |
| 4 | My ill-gotten gains go to support my family. |
| 5 | The wrong people learned of my scam and now they are out to get me |
| 6 | I would do anything for the members of my crew |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I'm tired of being known as the "loser" in the scene |
| 2 | The promise of free money is too much to pass up |
| 3 | I’m always in debt. I spend my ill-gotten gains on booze and women faster than I bring them in... |
| 4 | I’m convinced that no one could ever fool me the way I fool others. |
| 5 | I have trouble keeping my true feelings hidden. My sharp tongue lands me in trouble. |
| 6 | I don’t know when to quit. Especially when everyone else is telling me to. |
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