Barmaid / Bartender

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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.


NOTE: Some backgrounds have options to choose from. Please read carefully. You may not get every proficiency listed below, as some may be a choice between one or the other.

  • Stat Options (choose either +2 in one stat and +1 in another, OR +1 in all three): Charisma, Dexterity, Wisdom
  • Skill Proficiencies (your choice of TWO): Insight, Intimidation, or Persuasion
  • Tool Proficiencies: Provisioner's Supplies (One Gaming Set or Musical Instrument of choice can be taken in place of one Standard language.)
  • Languages: Two Standard languages of choice.

  • Background Keepsake: An engraved flask filled with mead, ale, or wine
  • Background Gold: 15gp.

Origin Feat

Origin Prepared

You gain a bonus to your Initiative equal to your Proficiency Bonus.


Personality

Please select TWO from the list below.

d8 Personality Trait
1 I understand that sometimes a little bit of flirting goes a long way.
2 Regulars always get the cheapest drinks. New-comers are almost always trouble.
3 Drinking on the job is never a problem.
4 My quick temper can end as many problems as it starts. At least that's what I tell myself.
5 Sleazebag Pervert is one bad comment away from a slap.
6 A jolly smile and a cheerful laugh is the best way to start the day.
7 I hate my job and everyone I have to serve.
8 My loyalty to my employer is unmatched.

Ideal

Please select one from the list below.

d6 Ideal Trait
1 Kindness. Service with a smile is everyone's right.
2 Strictly Business. You get what you pay for and I can't help that.
3 Loose Change. The drunk make easy money for stealing.
4 Work Ethic. Hard day's work for a hard day's pay.
5 Fickle. My time is worth whoever is paying me.
6 Self-Betterment. I'm working to be the best I can be.

Bond

Please select one from the list below.

d6 Bond Trait
1 My employer saved me from myself or a bad situation. I want to repay them properly.
2 The regulars keep money in my pocket and food on my table- they're like family.
3 A great debt keeps me tied to this tavern.
4 I will never forget the name of the adventurer who saved me from a cruel fate.
5 My family has run this tavern for years.
6 I work at a tavern to support my family.

Flaw

Please select one from the list below.

d6 Flaw Trait
1 My bar was raided- which has led to a natural distrust of authority figures.
2 I am a perfect example for why you shouldn't sample your own product.
3 I can never turn down a chance to gamble.
4 I'm willing to try anything to have a good time.
5 A little coin and I will do anything you want.
6 Never leave money out around me.