A dancer is skilled in the various forms and styles of dance. Bonus for dancing is 5% per rank plus DEX bonus. When dancing in a non-performance setting (i.e., a party or royal ball, they gain an additional bonus equal to their DEX). A dancer must be very agile. The table below indicates the minimum DEX for a Dancer to advance beyond the indicated rank.
Rank Minimum DEX
1 12
5 15
8 18
10 20
12 22
15 25
Thus, a Dancer with an DEX of 16 could advance to rank 7, but could not advance beyond rank 7 until he improved his DEX to 18.
The chance that a dancer is familiar with a given type of dance is equal to ((KNOW - 15) x 3) + (rank x 5). The GM may include modifiers based on the rarity of the dance. For example, standard ballroom dancing is extremely common as the GM may rule that the character is very familiar with it with requiring a die roll.
Reading/Writing – A Dancer must be able to read and write a language at rank 6 or higher to become a choreographer. Without this prerequisite, the Dancer may still progress in rank beyond 7th, but will not learn Choreographer until he learns to read and write at rank 6 or higher.
Renown - As you gain rank, you also gain renown. Base chance that someone has heard of you is equal to rank x 3%, plus the person’s Courtesan rank x 2%. The GM may also include modifiers. This assumes that you have performed fairly regularly in that city.
Making a Living – You can make a living in a city large enough to support performing artists. Monthly income (30 day months) is equal to (rank x rank) silver pieces.
Rank 8 – At rank 8, the Dancer is also a choreographer. He can write dance numbers for small groups (up to 8 dancers). Bonus with Choreography is 6% per rank above 7th, plus Int/Ag bonus.
Rank 10 – At rank 10, the Dancer/Choreographer can write dance numbers for large groups (up to 16 dancers).
Rank 11 – The Dancer gains a 1% bonus to his defense per rank above 10th.
Rank 12 – At rank 12, the Dancer/Choreographer can write dance number for any size group of dancers. |