"Play us a song, oh Minstrel."
The Minstrel obliged.
The audience was too stunned to speak once she was finished.
If only because the Minstrel had reached into her back pocket in the middle of the performance, and flashed a dagger across the room to a hooded man.
The man was later revealed to be an officer of the Black Hand. And had a bounty on his head for fifteen hundred gold.
Minstrels are gifted musicians, artists, dancers, or comedians. Even from a young age, they are drawn to a particular art form, quickly forming an attachment to it. Beyond that, young Minstrels seem to command an almost supernatural luck, most of the time manifesting in rather mundane ways. Sometimes, however, this luck can be completely mystical, such as saving a life, forever changing the course of another’s life, or something else just as substantial. They are beings with adventurous souls, seeking to explore the edges of the world.
Chosen by Adra, Minstrels are the spirit of the adventure, and more than just a little lucky. You keep the soul of the adventure alive, and you are drawn to it like a moth to the flame. You wield an innate understanding of the world. You are a magnetic force, making friends and enemies all throughout the world. You inspire your allies with bravery and a touch of bravado. After all, every good story involves a little bit of risk, don’t they?
Minstrel Traits: Adventurous, Eager, Dramatic
Skill Proficiencies. Acrobatics, Performance
Tool Proficiencies. One type of musical instrument
Languages. You learn two additional standard or exotic languages of your choice.
Equipment. A set of common clothes, a musical instrument (one of your choice), and a belt pouch containing 15 gp.
As an action, you can call upon the spirit of adventure. Up to three creatures that can hear you gain the ability to move up to their walking speed. If their walking speed has been reduced to 0, then this feature has no effect.
Once you use this action, you can't use it again until you finish a short rest.
Additionally, you gain proficiency in two skills of your choice, or learn two additional languages.