- COURTESAN -

DESCRIPTION
The courtesan is paid for providing social companionship of all
- Courtesan Advance Scheme -
kinds to the noble classes. In the Old World, they Main Profile
are a socially recognised group, although not WS BS S T Ag Int WP Fel
quite socially accepted, and some mix freely
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with the ruling classes whenever they gather.
Secondary Profile
Many have freedoms that are comparatively rare A W SB TH M Mag IP FP
for women, for they are not only financially
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secure, but financially independent. Some are
shrewd business women, organising different
clients every night of the week, making more Skills: Academic Knowledge (the Arts or History),
money than many well-established merchants;
Academic Knowledge (Genealogy or Heraldry),
others are kept, passing their years in extravagant
Charm, Command or Evaluate, Common
homes, with trappings fit for a queen. Most have
Knowledge (any one), Gossip, Haggle, Perception,
an exemplary education, and often hold
Performer (any two), Read/Write, Ride, Speak
simultaneous careers as performers or artists.
Language (any one)
Indeed, many began their careers on stage,
seducing audiences with the latest Sierk
masterpiece, or breaking hearts with their recitals
Talents: Dealmaker, Etiquette, Savvy or Suave,
of von Stourhoff. Schemer

However, because of the courtesans' financial Trappings: Best Craftsmanship Noble's Garb, a Patron
successes and freedoms, some citizens are
afraid they may be mistaken for their nation's Career Entries: Courtier, Entertainer
honourable nobility. Thus, some concerned cities have
passed sumptuary laws requiring them to wear prescribed Career Exits: Charlatan, Courtier, Noble Lord, Politician,
clothing, just like a common harlot of the street. Spy
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© Andrew Law, 2005 (www.hapimeses.com)