Barmaid (5e Background)

Barmaid

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.

Skill Proficiencies: Persuasion and Intimidation

Tool Proficiencies: An instrument or game set, and your choice of one of the following: brewer's Supplies, calligrapher's Supplies, or cook's utensils.

Equipment: A barmaid outfit, a weighted club, a flask filled with mead or hard cider, an instrument or game set, and a pouch with 15 gold.

Place of Employment

The type of establishment you were employed at can have a big impact on your life, as well as your future adventures

d4	Specialization
1	You worked in a tavern, where you met many travellers, and performed many songs.
2	You worked in a speakeasy, where you found that deception was a necessary job skill.
3	You worked in a saloon, where you had to learn how to handle the roudy.
4	You worked in a Village Pub, where some of the locals taught you how to use the tools of their trade

Feature: Innocuous Persuasion

Perhaps it is your utterly innocent presence, but you rarely need to hide from people to hear in on what they talk about. You are just a simple barmaid that gives the drinks and takes them away when they are empty. People often forget that you're there to the point that even very important conversations not meant for average ears can be spoken near you. Underworld lords and powerful figures feel no threat from speaking liberally near you, discussing plans and such as long as you tend to them in some way.

Suggested Characteristics

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 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.

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

d6	Bond
1	My employer saved me from a horrible fate. I want to repay him 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.

d6	Flaw
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.

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