You were the child of one of the scholars at a prestigious university. You spent a lot of time around only adults growing up and caused havoc in the halls of a hallowed institution. You have a surface level understanding of a lot of the research that went on at the university, but have much better knowledge of how to find the best nooks and crannies inside it to get away or get in the way.
- Skill Proficiencies: A child of a university spends a lot of time hiding from tutors and getting under the feet of the scholars that work there, but even still are steeped in the research, magic, and history of the university in which they live. As such, they are proficient in Stealth, but may choose between Arcana, History, or Religion, depending on where their interests lie.
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of gaming set, forgery kit
- Equipment: A forgery kit, a set of common clothes including a hood, and a pouch containing 15 gp
Position at the University
There are many reasons for a child to have been brought up at a university, and each would change how they move around the school. Choose the role you played in the university environment, or roll on the table below.
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Position at the University |
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1
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Child of a professor
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2
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Child of a student
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3
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Foundling child
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4
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Imposter student
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5
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Work for the university
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6
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Child prodigy
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Feature: University Education
You have some knowledge of a lot of academic topics. You know who at your institution would know the answer to a variety of arcane, historical, and religious questions. You can namedrop professors at other places of learning to garner favour with the people there.
Suggested Characteristics
Criminals might seem like villains on the surface, and many of them are villainous to the core. But some have an abundance of endearing, if not redeeming, characteristics. There might be honor among thieves, but criminals rarely show any respect for law or authority.
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Personality Trait |
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1
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I idolise a particular person in my institution and constantly refer to that person's research and example.
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2
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I've spent so long in the university that I have little practical experience dealing with people in the outside world.
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3
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I misuse long words in an attempt to sound smarter.
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4
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I've read every book in the world's greatest libraries--or like to boast that I have.
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5
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The best way to get me to do something is to tell me I can’t do it.
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6
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I like to squeeze into small places where no one else can get to me.
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7
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I ask a lot of questions.
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8
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My eloquent flattery makes everyone I talk to feel like the most important and smartest person in the world.
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| d6 |
Ideal |
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1
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Independence. I am a free spirit--no one tells me what to do. (Chaotic)
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2
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Free Thinking. Inquiry and curiosity are the pillars of progress. (Chaotic)
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3
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Live and Let Live. Meddling in the affairs of others only causes trouble. (Neutral)
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4
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Logic. Emotions must not cloud our logical thinking. (Lawful)
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5
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Power. Knowledge is the path to power and domination. (Evil)
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6
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People. I'm committed to my community, not to ideals. (Neutral)
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Bond |
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1
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I’m trying to pay off an old debt I owe to a generous benefactor.
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2
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I owe my life to the scholar who took me in when my parents died.
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3
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My life's work is a series of tomes related to a specific field of lore.
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4
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My institution is my home, and I'll fight to defend it.
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5
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Someone knows I wasn't meant to be a student there.
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6
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I hurt someone important pulling a prank as a child -- they're trying to ruin my name.
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| d6 |
Flaw |
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1
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I can't resist making fun of people who are more powerful than me.
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2
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I am dogmatic in my thoughts and philosophy.
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3
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There's no room for caution in a life lived to the fullest.
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4
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I'll say anything to avoid having to do extra work.
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5
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I find it hard to judge the tone of the situation.
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6
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Unlocking an ancient mystery is worth the price of a civilization.
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