Jongleur

Jongleurs were a variety of traveling entertainer that entertained audiences through their skills in a variety of forms of acrobatics and juggling.

Culture
These entertainers were typically found accompanying carnivals or circuses, as well part of a traveling troupe. They often performed in clubs or taverns, though ocassionally some desperate jongleurs performed on the streets. Sometimes jongleurs took up the life of an adventurer, often acting as scouts for a group.

In the Realms, jongleurs could particularly be found in the Dalelands and all throughout the city of Waterdeep.

Abilities
Jongleurs were masters at manipulating small items with their hands, capable of catching and juggling almost anything. They could even utilize this to deflect some weapons thrown towards them. Through their acrobatic skills, jongleurs could dodge out of the way of most threats, were capable of climbing or clinging to most walls, and squeeze into tight places.

Though not typical of the profession, some jongleurs were noted as being proficient in poetry and the use of ropes. and might substitute the verbal component of their spells with poetry.

Possessions
Jongleurs tended to dress in flashy colors, though not to the garish degree typical of jesters, and avoided garments that could tangle or get caught, such as large capes and robes. Adventuring jongleurs typically wore lightweight armor that wouldn't restrict their acrobatic abilities. These included leather, studded leather, padded, and elven chain mail.

In terms of weaponry, jongleurs fought with anything that could be thrown or utilized in their performances. The latter included polearms, quarterstaves, slings, staff slings, and whips.