Employee of Royalty

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Employee of Royalty

You have performed services for the royal family. Perhaps you were a royal guard, or even a trusted consultant of the court, even a lowly maid or dishwasher. Whatever it was, you have witnessed exorbitant lifestyles and come to know royalty and their figures closer than the average commoner. You were allowed to dwell in the same vicinity as they perhaps, and even developed relationships with them. Even if you no longer work for them, your knowledge from that time is invaluable.
Skill Proficiencies: You are proficient in two of the following skills: Athletics, Investigation, Arcana, Religion, Insight, or History
Tool Proficiencies: None
Languages: One of your choice
Equipment: A set of fine clothes, a certification of your employment with the royal seal stamped, and a belt pouch of 10 gp. You also have an additional item from your specialization, listed below.

Feature: Reach Of Royalty

Listed below are several lines of work found in a noble household. Choose one and you also receive the trinket associated with it.

Suggested Characteristics

Specialization (d6)

1Guard. A small telescope.
2Butler/maid. A pocket watch or insignia handkerchief.
3Cook. A mess kit.
4Scout. A map of the kingdom.
5Consultant. A record book of schedules.
6Jester. A hat with bells.

Personality Traits (d8)

1I talk in a quiet voice because there can be spies everywhere.
2I like to lay back and take orders rather than take responsibility.
3I look for someone else to blame before I do something.
4I aim to please at whatever I do!
5I am drawn to powerful people and I spurn the weak.
6I will always focus more when there is money involved.
7I try to do everything to the bare minimum. And that's all I need.
8I loooove laxing around more than anything.

Ideals (d6)

1Perfection. I want to do everything I do to its best! (Good)
2Success. I will use any suckers I have to and claw my way to the top! (Chaotic)
3Disguise. I'll use my position as a defense against anyone who stands in the way of my pleasures. (Lawful)
4Domination. I love the power to step on people from this height. (Evil)
5Espionage. This job is just a cover for me to spy on this kingdom. (Any)
6Just A Job. I'm doing this just for the pay. (Neutral)

Bonds (d6)

1I have someone I want to impress with this job.
2I need the money for my home.
3I have nurtured a close relationship with one of the royals.
4The other staff and I are like family.
5I've worked so much in this job I don't have friends.
6I am saving money to leave this place and pursue my desires.

Flaws (d6)

1I am bland and boring, having little interests or hobbies.
2I am a bit too eager for money.
3I look down on people more than I should.
4I like to talk like I know things even when I don't.
5I see my goal as more justified than others.
6My emotions are so rare and repressed I don't know how to express them.


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