Jester

From ThreadsOfTime

Jesters are known by many names: fools, clowns, jokers, buffoons, etc. The Jester is a comedian at heart. They love to have a good time and enjoy sharing their mirth and merriment with others, even when they aren't welcomed. Most people enjoy having a Jester about, as they raise morale, entertain and make great scapegoats when problems arise.


Jesters are flamboyant, outrageous and ridiculous. Many sages believe that Jesters live in a constant state of borderline insanity. It is known that they live for attention and feel relaxed only when they are the focus of events.


Jesters are often hired by noblemen for entertainment. They dance, prance and jumps about while the more civilized look on and laugh at the fools. More often than not, these noble men are paying the price for their entertainment, as the Jester is liable to make off with a piece of gold for every laugh he hears. Other Jesters serve as clowns in traveling carnivals or circuses. And of course every community has a local fool.