New Class for OSE/BX - Troubadour

Troubadour

Requirements: Minimum CHA 9

Prime requisite: CHA

Hit Dice: 1d4

Armor: Leather, No Shield

Weapons: Missile Weapons, One Hand Melee Weapons

Languages: Common

                Troubadours are the grandest poets in the land often hopping from court to court plying their trade. They often take up with adventurers to gain some wealth, and more importantly stories to turn into their poems. What Troubadours lack in the physical realm they more than make up with in the social realm. Many an adventuring party has had the local bureaucracy smoothed over by the gentle graces of these songsmiths. Their knowledge of the comings and goings of the lands is expansive, and their ability to gain knowledge unmatched. Courts and towns alike all cherish the time they spend with a Troubadour and their creations.

Ear to the Ground

The Troubadour can attempt determine the validity of any rumor. The Troubadour must spend 10 GP and do an hour of carousing, at the end they roll d6. On a 1-4, they determine the truthfulness of the rumor. On a 5-6, they are unable to gather the information needed. This may only be attempted once per rumor.    

Troubadour Skills

• Hear noise (HN): In a quiet environment (e.g. not in combat), a Troubadour may attempt to listen at a door or to hear the sounds of something (e.g. a wandering monster) approaching.
• Hide in shadows (HS): Requires the Troubadour to be motionless—attacking or moving while hiding is not possible.
• Move silently (MS): A Troubadour may attempt to sneak past enemies unnoticed.
• Pick pockets (PP): If the victim is above 5th level, the Troubadour’s roll is penalized by 5% for every level above 5th. There is always at least a 1% chance of failure. A roll of more than twice the percentage required for success means that the attempted theft is noticed. The referee should determine the reaction of the victim.

Languages

Troubadour learn new languages as they advance in level. At every even numbered level (i.e.2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th, etc.), the player may choose an additional language.

Lore

A Troubadour has a 2-in-6 chance of knowing lore pertaining to monsters, magic items, or heroes of folk-tale or legend. This ability may be used to identify the nature and powers of magic items.

Poet’s Blessing

People generally like Troubadours, or at least they tolerate them. The Troubadour receives a +1 to all reaction rolls they attempt.

After Reaching 11th Level

A Troubadour can establish a college. 2d6 apprentices will come to study under the character.

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