Entertainer

Dwarves enjoy entertainment during leisure hours, although other races are surprised there are dwarves whose trade is to entertain. There are dancers, singers, jugglers and tumblers, musicians, tightrope walkers, and fire eaters. They rarely tell jokes.
To be an Entertainer, a character has to have a minimum Dexterity of 14.

Role

Like most dwarf trades, Entertainers are governed by a guild. They are trained from an early age and are very adept at what they do.
Humans and elves often find the sight of dwarf Entertainers gamboling around a stage hilariously funny, much to the annoyance of the Entertainers and dwarves in the audience. The performance of an Entertainer is meant to display the physical prowess of the dwarves in an edifying manner. They are certainly not meant to be laughed at!

Weapon Proficiencies

Entertainers may use any weapon.

Bonus Non-weapon Proficiencies

An Entertainer may choose two of the following skills:
Dancing, Juggling, Local Dwarf History, Musical Instrument, Rope Use, Singing, Slow Respiration, Tightrope Walking, Tumbling, Ventriloquism.

Recommended Non-weapon Proficiencies

All of the above, plus Alertness.

Equipment

Entertainers start with rope, juggling balls and skittles, and a musical instrument. These are provided by the Entertainers' Guild.

Distinctive Appearance

Entertainers usually dress in sober dwarven colors; dark browns or slate grays. They can easily be identified by their equipment, which they take everywhere.

Special Benefits

Entertainers gain a +1 ability modifier when using the Singing, Dancing, Juggling, and Rope Use proficiencies.

Special Hindrances

Entertainers tend to be laughed off stage when they perform outside dwarf society. This makes them reluctant to perform for any audience not made up of dwarves.

Wealth Options

Entertainers start with only 2d4x10 gp.

[Complete Dwarves Handbook]