“GM? I would like to play a bard.”
“I already have a player character playing some instrument.”
“You fool! There is much more to bards than music! What about puppetry?”
“Yeah, you’re right. A puppeteer would be fun!”
“I’m ready. His name is Eldrin. He was born poor but smart and deserves better than that. He thinks he belongs in high society. He has learned to manipulate people, make them react the way he wants them to.”
Eldrin is a pest. He believes himself to be superior to most people. He always has the right words to push someone into doing his bidding and what he doesn’t have, he steals.
Yet, in a group Eldrin is a helpful thief, with decent Stealth and good Thievery skills. But he really shines using telekinesis and illusion to get them out of troubles.
Against adversaries, he stays well behind his allied fighters and Taunts opponents from there, hoping the group stops the angry mob before he gets hit!
With attract he can pull archers out ofcover, or force an enemy to disengage from melee, thus allowing free attacks from his allies. It also makes enemies Vulnerable, which is always appreciated by the group.
When in trouble, he puppets the opponent into a frenzied dance with stun.
In upcoming adventures, Eldrin should learn to defend himself better, increasing his Parry.
Extraction to get away from harm will also help a lot! He could also improve his Stealth and become an Assassin. With a bit more Intimidation or Persuasion, he could work on his Connections and Streetwise too. But, most important, at Veteran, the puppet power awaits!