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Art is not merely what you do -- it is who you are. Whether you paint, sculpt, compose music, write poetry, or express yourself through any other medium, your creative vision drives you forward. You see the world differently than others, finding beauty in unexpected places and meaning in chaos. You might adventure to find inspiration, to fund your artistic pursuits, or because the stories you'll gather are worth more than gold. Perhaps you're already famous, or perhaps you're still waiting for the world to recognize your genius.
Ability Score Adjustments: +1 Dexterity or Charisma, +1 on any other ability
Skill Proficiencies: Performance, Insight
Tool Proficiencies: One type of artistic artisan's tools (painting, sculpting, etc.) or musical instrument
Languages: One of your choice
Equipment: A set of artistic artisan's tools or a musical instrument (the same type you're proficient with), a portfolio or instrument case, a set of fine clothes, and a belt pouch containing 10 gp
Feature: Inspired Creation
Once per long rest, when you take a short rest, you can create a small work of art that captures the essence of a recent experience (a battle, a beautiful vista, a moment of triumph or tragedy). The work has no magical properties, but when you or an ally who witnessed the same event views or listens to it, they are filled with renewed purpose. The creature can choose to end one of the following conditions affecting them: frightened, charmed, or one level of exhaustion. Alternatively, they gain temporary hit points equal to your character level. You can affect a number of creatures up to your proficiency bonus with this feature.