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Politician

You are particularly involved in the politics of your chosen region, whether local or national. You may be working towards a significant change, or merely trying to keep the peace. You might have been one of the many functionaries, attendants, and other hangers-on in various political departments and parties.    Even if you are no longer a full-fledged member of the group that gave you your start in life, your relationships with your former fellows can be an advantage for you and your adventuring comrades. You might undertake missions with your new companions that further the interest of the organization that gave you your start in life. In any event, the abilities that you honed while serving as a courtier will stand you in good stead as an adventurer.

Skill Proficiencies Insight, Persuasion
Tool Proficiencies None
Languages Two of your choice
Equipment A set of fine clothes and a pouch containing 5gp
Lifestyle Modest to Aristocratic

Features

Court Functionary

Your knowledge of how bureaucracies function lets you gain access to the records and inner workings of any government you encounter. You know who the movers and shakers are, whom to go to for the favors you seek, and what the current intrigues of interest in the group are.

Suggested Characteristics

Use the tables for the guild artisan background as the basis for your traits and motivations, modifying the entries when appropriate to suit your identity.   The bureaucratic organization where you got your start is directly or indirectly associated with your bond (which could pertain to certain individuals in the group, such as your sponsor or mentor). Your ideal might be concerned with the prevailing philosophy of your court or organization.


Created by

Dryant.

Statblock Type

Background

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