Socialite

Source: The Big Book of Backgrounds, adapted to UH

You are a person who is well known in fashionable society and is fond of social activities and entertainment. Whatever your motivations, you have spent a great deal of your time in social situations and gatherings where status and appearances are everything, and rumors and favors are practically currency. Many socialites are social climbers and work hard to jockey for position amongst their peers, but some are merely part of the game by circumstance or necessity, participating in the dance (sometimes literally) simply to remain relevant enough to survive in a cutthroat society.


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): Dexterity, Intelligence, Charisma
  • Skill Proficiencies (your choice of TWO): Insight, Performance, Persuasion
  • Tool Proficiencies: One Gaming Set or Musical Instrument of choice.
  • Languages: Three Standard and one Exotic, OR one Standard and two Exotic languages of choice.

  • Background Keepsake: A dance card (small notebook used to write down the names of dance partners on a ball)
  • Background Gold: 15gp.

Origin Trait

Origin Leader

You can spend an action inspiring your allies to grant a renown dice to an ally who has used theirs during that adventure. This can be done a number of times per quest equal to half your Proficiency bonus.


Personality

Please select TWO from the list below.

d8 Personality Trait
1 I wouldn't be caught dead wearing anything but the finest clothes available.
2 I'm very particular about the music I like.
3 It's important to have good manners even in dire situations.
4 I measure people's worth solely by how useful they are to me.
5 I will at least entertain any serious offer to do business.
6 I enjoy dancing- regardless of my skill at it.
7 I am generous to my friends and ruthless to my foes.
8 I am gracious- even in defeat or disgrace.

Ideal

Please select one from the list below.

d6 Ideal Trait
1 Manipulation. Handled properly- anyone can be a tool to serve my purposes.
2 Worthiness. I will earn my place in society- just like everyone else.
3 Support. It's good to have friends who can support you- and it's only right to support them- too.
4 Fluidity. Position and status are fleeting- as are alliances and rivalries. One must keep an open mind and be ready to adapt to change if they hope to succeed.
5 Relativism. Everyone has their motivations- but I'm not sure any of them are necessarily better than any others.
6 Glory. Cover me in glory! I want my name to be known far and wide.

Bond

Please select one from the list below.

d6 Bond Trait
1 This is in my blood. I come from a long line of socialites.
2 I suffered a great embarrassment at the hands of a rival- and I will have my revenge.
3 I cannot return home without facing the great shame which caused me to leave in the first place.
4 My family's status is due to a dirty secret I will do anything to keep out of the public eye.
5 My parents are kind- generous people- and I owe my success to their stellar reputations.
6 I come from humble beginnings- but I want to end up on top when all is said and done.

Flaw

Please select one from the list below.

d7 Flaw Trait
1 I am extremely impatient.
2 I always make sure to get the last word- even if it results in an awkward situation.
3 I have a tendency to share secrets when trying to impress someone.
4 If there is a way to make sure someone else takes the blame for a problem- I'll do my best to ensure
5 that happens.
6 All of my stories are ridiculously exaggerated.
7 I am too proud to ask for help with anything.