
You spent a significant portion of your life studying the stars, planets, and other wonders of the universe. You can use the clues observed in the sky to help you discern realities about the world around you. You are interested in the mysteries of the universe and the forces that rule it.
- Skill Proficiencies: Perception, and your choice between Arcana or History.
- Tool Proficiencies: Navigator's tools
- Languages: Choose one language of your choice.
- Equipment: A set of Navigator's tools, a written book about your discoveries or 10 sheets of blank parchment and a quill, a bottle of black ink, a set of common clothes and a belt pouch containing 10 gp.
As long as you have a clear view of the night sky, you can always determine:
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Which way is north.
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What time of the day and year it is.
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How long has it been since sunset, and how long until sunrise.
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Your approximate location, to within 50 miles.
In addition to that, you can name constellations and recall lore related to any constellation that you can see.
Suggested Characteristics
Astronomers view the world as a part of the bigger picture, they understand their place in the universe. They tend to be humble and distance themselves from minor local conflicts they view as irrelevant. Astronomers adventure to expand their knowledge of nature and the universe as a whole.
d8 | Personality Trait |
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1 | I love tackling a good puzzle or mystery. |
2 | I might fail, but I will never give up. |
3 | I'd rather be alone under the night's sky than in the center of civilization. |
4 | I am horribly, horribly awkward in social situations. |
5 | I’m used to helping out those who aren’t as smart as I am, and I patiently explain anything and everything to others. |
6 | If I start talking about astronomy, I can ramble for hours on end. |
7 | I would rather observe from the sidelines than interfere. |
8 | I believe the stars are more than just for navigation, they are a message from the gods. |
d6 | Ideal |
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1 | Knowledge. The knowledge I acquire must be shared with others, not hoarded to myself. (Good) |
2 | Logic. Emotions must not cloud our logical thinking. (Lawful) |
3 | Improvement. Knowledge is the best path towards improvement. (Neutral) |
4 | Change. The stars are an omen of a great change, and we must allow it to happen. (Chaotic) |
5 | Honor. My work is my own, and I dare not steal from others. (Lawful) |
6 | Aspiration. I hope that one day I'll be able to map out the entire night's sky. (Any) |
d6 | Bond |
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1 | The constellations we observe have been known for a long time, I want to discover a new one and name it after myself. |
2 | My records and observations are all written in a small book that is very dear to me. |
3 | My teacher helped me get to where I am today, I hope that my work will bring his institution the glory it deserves. |
4 | The tools I use are a gift from an old friend, I hope that one day I'll be able to repay them. |
5 | I have a friendly rival, and we compete to see who can map out the entire sky before the other. |
6 | The journal containing my work was stolen by someone, and I intend to retrieve it. |
d6 | Flaw |
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1 | I tend to lose my focus during conversations and zone out. |
2 | The promise of knowledges intrigues me, and I might risk something valuable to obtain it. |
3 | Sometimes I trust the stars and constellations more than the words of other people. |
4 | If someone interrupts my research, I tend to lash out at them but I calm down quickly. |
5 | I tend to overcomplicate even the simplest of things. |
6 | I like to talk to myself quite often, but that can scare some people off. |

As someone Studying Astronomy IRL, I love this background.