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Table: Gambler Archetypes

ArchetypePrerequisitesDescription
AurochKnown as the “Living, breathing, statistical impossibility,” an auroch is a Blitzball player that through hard work, determination, and sometimes sheer luck can push back from the brink and deliver victory.
CorsairA corsair is a pirate that hails from the near east continent in the Arrapago Reef. They rely on their martial prowess with a gun and their luck-based abilities...though some skillful “adjustments” may be present.
FoolWhile most who play the fickle fate of fortune focus on positivity, the fool instead turns the other cheek, making the worst out of a good situation.
GilsweeperQiqirnGilsweepers are the mercantile tricksters of central Thanalan in Eorzea. Often seen as eccentric highwaymen, these nomadic thieves use improvisation, wit, and a bit of Qiqirn moxie to get the gil!
HexbladeHexblades combined martial skill, illusion magic, and hexes to impede their foes.
High RollerNamazuNamazu are natural tradesmen that excel in the creation and sales of wares. Due to their large scale festivals, many foreigners visit, and thus, the high roller shines. Using their deceptively dextrous fins and winning personality, they alter fate and put luck on their side. These gamblers specialize in dice with quite a nasty trick up their sleeves if you’re unprepared!
Lady LuckLady lucks are incredibly lucky, so lucky that they tend to bestow bad luck to those around them. Despite the female-focused name, the archetype is not female only. The male version is known as Lord Luck.
MagicianSome lucky souls play the odds, but others stack the deck for the sake of putting on a show. These canny entertainers live by the saying, “Fortune favors the bold,” and they profit by it in both reputation and compensation.
Master of CoinA master of coin is a master counterfeiter, able to substitute common metals for the purposes of using them in combat to no real loss of his own wealth; as well as more skilled with the art of the toss then most gamblers.
ScoundrelSometimes playing the odds too much leads someone down a rough path where luck alone will not ward off all the consequences. In these cases, an edge of mercenary ruthlessness might be necessary to save a gambler’s skin. Often surfacing in seedy underbellies, these sorts of scoundrels excel at taking dirty jobs and making quick getaways while saving face with their roguish charm and resolve.
SwindlerIf life is a game, swindlers play to win. When skill and luck aren’t enough, cheating is often the best option.

Non-FF Archetypes

The following archetypes are based off of pop-culture references outside of Final Fantasy and may not fit within the theming of your campaign. Consult your DM before using them.

Table: Non-FF Gambler Archetypes

ArchetypePrerequisitesDescriptionReference
Card SharkTrouble always finds a card shark, whether he is a con artist or an honest gambler. Quick with his throwing cards and no stranger to barroom brawls, he can hold his own when spells and weapons start flying.Gambit (X-Men)