Boundless Wit [utility start]

You find countless openings to practice your wits. You gain the Verbal Trap talent and do not gain the quip ability.

Deadly Presence [utility start]

You prefer to have a threatening or imposing aura about you, instead of a glare. You do not gain the quip ability, and gain the Nebulous Threat talent.

Friendly Banter [alternate start]

Source: Diamond Spheres: Hustle & Bustle

You use Diplomacy for this sphere’s associated skill, and any checks made as part of using a quip must use Diplomacy instead. You can only take (quip) talents that affect your allies, and gain the Never Gets Old talent.

Heckler [alternate start]

Source: Diamond Spheres: Hustle & Bustle

You use Perform (comedy) for this sphere’s associated skill, and any checks made as part of using a quip must use Perform (comedy) instead.

Instigator

Source: Diamond Spheres: Harmony & Discord

You’re better at handling other people’s anger than you are their secrets. You do not gain the flaunt secrets ability, and gain the Manipulate Hostility talent.