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Barmaid

Have you ever wanted to spend your days babysitting belligerent drunkards while trying desperately to earn a living? Well too bad, someone has to do it. As a Barmaid you spent your life using both charisma and brute strength to "persuade" drunkards to follow the rules like everybody else.
Skill Proficiencies: Persuasion and Intimidation
Tool Proficiencies: An instrument or game set, and your choice of one of the following: brewer's Supplies, calligrapher's Supplies, or cook's utensils
Languages: None
Equipment: A barmaid outfit, a weighted club, a flask filled with mead or hard cider, an instrument or game set, and a pouch with 15 gold.

Feature: Innocuous Persuasion

Have you ever wanted to spend your days babysitting belligerent drunkards while trying desperately to earn a living? Well too bad, someone has to do it. As a Barmaid you spent your life using both charisma and brute strength to "persuade" drunkards to follow the rules like everybody else. Skill Proficiencies: Persuasion and Intimidation Tool Proficiencies: An instrument or game set, and your choice of one of the following: brewer's Supplies, calligrapher's Supplies, or cook's utensils. Equipment: A barmaid outfit, a weighted club, a flask filled with mead or hard cider, an instrument or game set, and a pouch with 15 gold.

Suggested Characteristics

Specialization (d4)

1You worked in a tavern, where you met many travellers, and performed many songs.
2You worked in a speakeasy, where you found that deception was a necessary job skill.
3You worked in a saloon, where you had to learn how to handle the roudy.
4You worked in a Village Pub, where some of the locals taught you how to use the tools of their trade

Personality Traits (d8)

1I understand that sometimes a little bit of flirting goes a long way.
2Regulars always get the cheapest drinks. New-comers are almost always trouble.
3Drinking on the job is never a problem.
4My quick temper can end as many problems as it starts. At least, that's what I tell myself.
5Sleazebag pervert is one bad comment away from a slap.
6A jolly smile and cheerful laugh is the best way to start the day.
7I hate my job and everyone I have to serve.
8My loyalty to my employer is unmatched.

Ideals (d6)

1Kindness. Service with a smile is everyone's right. (Good)
2Strictly Business. You get what you pay for and I can't help that. (Lawful)
3Loose Change. The drunk make easy money for stealing. (Evil)
4Work Ethic. Hard days work for a hard days pay. (Neutral)
5Fickle. My time is worth whoever is paying me. (Chaotic)
6Self-Betterment. I'm working to be the best I can be. (Any)

Bonds (d6)

1My employer saved me from a horrible fate. I want to repay him properly
2The regulars keep money in my pocket and food on my table, they're like family.
3A great debt keeps me tied to this tavern.
4I will never forget the name of the adventurer who saved me from a cruel fate.
5My family has run this tavern for years.
6I work at a tavern to support my family.

Flaws (d6)

1My bar was raided, which has led to a natural distrust of authority figures.
2I am a perfect example for why you shouldn't sample your own product.
3I can never turn down a chance to gamble.
4I'm willing to try anything to have a good time.
5A little coin and I will do anything you want.
6Never leave money out around me.


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