Aristocrat
Born into a life of privilege, you hail from the upper echelons of society. Your family might be nobles, wealthy merchants, or esteemed scholars. You've grown up with wealth and are accustomed to a life of power and influence. Whether you are the heir to a great estate or a scorned younger sibling seeking their own fortune, you are far removed from the struggles of the common folk, for better or for worse.
Skill Proficiencies: History, Persuasion
Tool Proficiencies: one from Gaming Set or Musical Instrument
Languages: 2 of your choice.
Equipment
A signet ring, sealing wax, and a parchment scroll of your family’s pedigree, fine clothes, a purse containing 25 gp, and a gaming set or musical instrument of your choice.
You start with the following equipment, in addition to the equipment granted by your class:
- signet ring and sealing wax and parchment (one sheet)
- clothes, fine
- (a) any gaming set or (b) any musical instrument
Feature: Noble Privilege
As a member of the aristocracy, you are often recognized and you can exert influence or leverage this status to gain favor or obtain information. Public officials may be more inclined to assist you, and people will often hesitate to act against you. However, your reputation may also attract the envy or disdain of others.
Suggested Characteristics
Aristocrats come from a variety of backgrounds, shaped by the expectations of their family, the responsibilities of wealth, and their personal relationship with power.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| d1 | I'm always polite and respectful. |
| d2 | I can't resist making a quip, even at the worst times. |
| d3 | I'm tolerant, or intolerant, of other social classes and how they behave in my presence. |
| d4 | I enjoy being the center of attention. |
| d5 | I am quick to judge others, but also quick to change my mind. |
| d6 | I see opportunities for alliances and pacts in every social interaction. |
| d7 | I have a hard time trusting people who aren’t like me. |
| d8 | I carry the weight of my family’s expectations on my shoulders. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| d1 | Power. The goal of any noble must be the accumulation of power and influence. (Lawful) |
| d2 | Responsibility. With great power and wealth comes great responsibility. (Good) |
| d3 | Independence. I must prove that I can handle myself without the coddling of my family. (Chaotic) |
| d4 | Tradition. Upholding the family name is paramount. (Lawful) |
| d5 | Benevolence. Our privilege obliges us to help those less fortunate. (Good) |
| d6 | Realism. In a world of haves and have-nots, it's better to be a have. (Neutral) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| d1 | I must prove myself worthy of my family name. |
| d2 | I will face any challenge to win the approval of a parent. |
| d3 | I am in love with someone from a lower social class. |
| d4 | My loyalty to my sovereign is unwavering. |
| d5 | I seek to restore my family’s lost honor or fortune. |
| d6 | I have a rival in the family who is always trying to undermine me. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| d1 | I am secretly (or openly) in contempt of those beneath me. |
| d2 | I can’t help but pocket loose coins and other trinkets I come across. |
| d3 | I have an insatiable desire for carnal pleasures. |
| d4 | I am too quick to anger. |
| d5 | I have little respect for anyone who is not a proven warrior. |
| d6 | My desire for power often leads me to make rash decisions. |
Credits: Squire 5