From before you can remember, people knew you had a discerning palate. You were always mixing different ingredients together to create new and exciting concoctions. Eventually, the scope of your investigations turned magical as you sought to find a way to create better and more interesting ales, wines, spirits and cocktails. It became something of an obsession, and has taken you out of your comfort zone while questing for the next great combination, chasing the most interesting magical effects.

Maybe you began your life working as a maid in your parent's inn, as a curious merchant's son, or just as a halfling with a penchant for drink. But now, now you are a seeker, and you will do whatever it takes to perfect your methodology, combining both the arcane and distiller's arts to create transcendent beverages that could just change the world.

Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, Perception

Tool Proficiencies: Alchemist's Tools, Brewer's Tools

Equipment: an alchemist's kit, a brewer's kit, a bottle of alcohol of your own design, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp

Suggested Characteristics

Sages are defined by their extensive studies, and their characteristics reflect this life of study. Devoted to scholarly pursuits, a sage values knowledge highly—sometimes in its own right, sometimes as a means toward other ideals.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I have never been called humble, but my work speaks for itself. There is no need to brag.
2	I’ve read every book in the world’s greatest libraries—or I like to boast that I have.
3	I’m used to helping out those who aren’t as smart as I am, and I patiently explain anything and everything to others.
4	There’s nothing I like more than a good mystery.
5	I’m willing to listen to every side of an argument before I make my own judgment.
6	There's nothing I like more than a good drink.
7	I am horribly, horribly awkward in social situations.
8	I’m convinced that people are always trying to steal my secrets.

d6	Ideal
1	Knowledge. The path to power and self-improvement is through knowledge. (Neutral)
2	Greater Good. My gifts are meant to be shared with all, not used for my own benefit. (Good)
3	Logic. Emotions must not cloud our logical thinking. (Lawful)
4	Creativity. The world is in need of new ideas and bold action. (Chaotic)
5	Greed. I'm only in it for the money and fame. (Evil)
6	Aspiration. I work hard to be the best there is at my craft. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	It is my duty to help others achieve their full potential
2	I'm trying to pay off an old debt I owe to a generous benefactor.
3	I work to complete the goals of the master I apprenticed under.
4	I will do anything to prove myself superior to my hated rival.
5	I've been searching my whole life for an ancient spirit recipe though lost to the world.
6	I sold my soul for knowledge. I hope to do great deeds and win it back.

d6	Flaw
1	I am easily distracted by the promise of information.
2	When I'm looking for a new ingredient, it consumes my every moment.
3	I enjoy my own creations, and other alcohol, a bit too much
4	I overlook obvious solutions in favor of complicated ones.
5	I speak without really thinking through my words, invariably insulting others.
6	I can’t keep a secret to save my life, or anyone else’s.