College of Barristers

The College of Barristers is an exclusive and hard-nosed school of bards which sets itself apart in both practice and attitude. While most barristers would scoff at the idea of being compared to a "mere" minstrel or jester, it is an indisputable fact barristers draw their power from the same source as other bards: performance.

The barrister's power lies in spoken word - rigorous, analytical arguments that cut to the heart of a matter, and impassioned advocacy that invigorates allies and befuddles foes. Noble bards of this College are tremendous dealmakers and mediators, while more unscrupulous members tend to be cutthroat negotiators and persecutors.

Opening Statement At 3rd level, as a bonus action, you can expend one use of your Bardic Inspiration to make your case to another party. You may add the full value of your Bardic Inspiration die to your next Charisma ability check against a non-hostile creature. Alternatively, a hostile creature that can understand you must make a Wisdom saving throw against your spell save DC or be charmed for 1 minute. In addition to the above, whenever you expend a Bardic Inspiration die in this manner, you may choose to gain the booming voice ability described in the Thaumaturgy spell.