You come from a technologically advanced future and have attempted to use a cutting edge time travel machine. However, something went wrong and you find yourself trapped far in the past with no apparent way to get home, your historical knowledge will be an invaluable tool for surviving in this new era.
- Skill Proficiencies: Investigation, History
- Tool Proficiencies: you are proficient with Tinker's Tools
- Languages: Two of your choice
- Equipment: A Laser Pistol, tinker's tools, futuristic clothing, and a pouch containing 10 gp
Job
To determine your job before becoming stranded in this time, roll a d6 or choose from the options in the table below.
| d6 |
Job |
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1
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Scientist
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2
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Curious Historian
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3
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Inventor
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4
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Lab Assistant
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5
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Cop
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6
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Corporate Spy
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Feature: Foreknowledge
You may recall studying some of the people or things you encounter in your history books. You sometimes recall information on historically important people, places, or things, what information you recall is up to the discretion of your DM.
Suggested Characteristics
Being from the future gives you a variety of unique perspectives and behaviors from most of your counterparts.
| d8 |
Personality Trait |
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1
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I often use slang terms and phrases that have not been invented yet.
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2
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I’ve left behind a massively successful life, or at least I claim to have.
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3
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I often talk to myself, my closest confidant.
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4
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The lack of modern comforts annoys me.
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5
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I’m always excited to learn new things.
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6
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I forget that everyone else does not know the things that I do.
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7
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Mundane behaviors and traditions of this era fascinate me.
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8
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I’m paranoid that others may also be time travelers.
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| d6 |
Ideal |
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1
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Information. With the right information anything can be achieved. (Neutral)
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2
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Guidance. The knowledgeable must guide the ignorant to a brighter future. (Good)
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3
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Science. There is a logical and scientific answer to all questions. (Lawful)
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4
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Irresponsibility. I'm freed from the responsibilities of my old life to do whatever I want. (Chaotic)
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5
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Influence. I will shape world events to place myself at the top. (Evil)
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6
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Self-Betterment. A life spent bettering oneself is a life well lived. (Any)
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| d6 |
Bond |
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1
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I must find a way to return to my family.
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2
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I wish to begin a new life for myself in this era.
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3
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My involvement in historical events must not alter the timeline.
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4
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No one can know I am from the future.
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5
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I must discover the truth behind a mysterious historical event.
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6
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I will change the past to make a better future.
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| d6 |
Flaw |
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1
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Fear often clouds my judgement in dangerous situations.
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2
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I often get absorbed in my own thoughts and forget the world around me.
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3
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I'm willing to betray others if that means furthering my own goals.
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4
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I struggle to solve problems without relying on technology not yet invented.
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5
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When talking I often slip up and reveal more information than I intended.
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6
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I often feel excessively homesick.
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