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Barmaid/Waiter

Skill Proficiencies Insight, History
Languages Two of your choice
Equipment A set of common clothes, an apron, a knife, a belt pouch containing 15gp.

Features

Charming Service: You had to deal with a lot of customers from all layers of society and varying levels of intoxication. But it has brought you a great deal of insight on how to please them and barter the favours to your odds. When you argue with someone about rewards, favors or information you can always shift it to a better outcome for yourself, especially if alcohol or other intoxicating substances are involved.

Traits

Roll a d8 1d8 Personality Trait
1
I live through the people I meet and the stories I hear.
2
I’ve met so many different people that I can’t judge anyone by appearance and prejudices, but only by action.
3
I have trouble reading people's intentions.
4
I’m not sure which of my many dreams I want to pursue.
5
I fall in love easily and often.
6
Improvisation is my second name, it just doesn’t always work out that well.
7
Even in dire situations I still keep a smile on my face, trying to be positive.
8
My cold and calculating mind is hidden behind the mask of a happy and courteous hostess.

Ideal

Roll a d6 1d6 Ideal
1
Positivity: There is always a smile on my face. (Good)
2
Compensation: Bills have to be paid and deeds rewarded. (Lawful)
3
Calm in the Storm: Life is best when the bar fight starts, leaving everything in disarray. (Chaotic)
4
Greed: There is always a way to get the bigger swig of the bottle. (Evil)
5
Stability: What we achieve now must direct us to a safe future.(Neutral)
6
Story: The adventure itself is worth more what one achieves.(Any)

Bond

Roll a d6 1d6 Bond
1
Sharing a drink is the beginning of a friendship.
2
I fondly remember the place where I grew up.
3
I’m here to serve you food and drink, not your pleasure. We can talk about that after my shift is over.
4
I made some good friends working in that old dive bar.
5
I sometimes miss the high class establishment I worked at, at least for the tips.
6
The bar was a place of bad memories for me, I’m glad I left.

Flaw

Roll a d6 1d6 Flaw
1
I drink as much as I serve others.
2
I take advantage of anyone easily influenced.
3
I judge people that don’t tip.
4
I despise cleaning up after others, figuratively and literally.
5
I am too polite for my own good.
6
My temper is short, be “that guy” and I’ll throw you out myself.


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Cooledcross.

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