Masquerade Role: The Comic Relief Who Knows Too Much

• Expected to play dumb, to laugh loudly, to be ignored — but to always be watching.

• She is told, “Only the fool may speak the truth aloud.”

Social Boon:

• Gain a +1 status bonus to Deception and Performance when attempting to extract information through humor, misdirection, or playing the fool.

• Once per phase, may ask a question aloud and receive a whispered answer from a Courtier pretending not to hear.

Insight Drawback:

• Suffers a –2 penalty to Diplomacy when attempting to be taken seriously or speak directly. Nobles laugh or wave her off.

Magical Effect:

• Once per phase, may designate another player as “The Straight One.” While paired, that player gains a +1 bonus to Investigation or Sense Motive for 10 minutes due to Viola’s distraction.