Charlatan

D&D 2024 background: Charlatan. Source: Player's Handbook (2014). skills Deception, Sleight Of Hand, tools Disguise Kit, Forgery Kit Skill Proficiencies: Deception, Sleight of Hand Tool Proficiencies: Disguise kit, Forgery kit Equipment: A set of fine clothes, a disguise kit, tools of the con of your choice (ten stoppered bottles filled with colored liquid, a set of weighted dice, a deck of marked cards, or a signet ring of an imaginary duke), and a belt pouch containing 15 gp Feature: False Identity You have created a second identity that includes documentation, established acquaintances, and disguises that allow you to assume that persona. Additionally, you can forge documents including official papers and personal letters, as long as you have seen an example of the kind of document or the handwriting you are trying to copy. Favorite Schemes Every charlatan has an angle he or she uses in preference to other schemes. Choose a favorite scam or roll on the table below. 1 I cheat at games of chance. 2 I shave coins or forge documents. 3 I insinuate myself into people's lives to prey on their weakness and secure their fortunes. 4 I put on new identities like clothes. 5 I run sleight-of-hand cons on street corners. 6 I convince people that worthless junk is worth their hard-earned money. Suggested Characteristics Charlatans are colorful characters who conceal their true selves behind the masks they construct. They reflect what people want to see, what they want to believe, and how they see the world. But their true selves are sometimes plagued by an uneasy conscience, an old enemy, or deep-seated trust issues. 1 I fall in and out of love easily, and am always pursuing someone. 2 I have a joke for every occasion, especially occasions where humor is inappropriate. 3 Flattery is my preferred trick for getting what I want. 4 I'm a born gambler who can't resist taking a risk for a potential payoff. 5 I lie about almost everything, even when there's no reason to. 6 Sarcasm...