You studied law, history, and philosophy in an academy or institution of the land in which you practice. You apply your knowledge to pursue justice for all, whether it be to convict criminals, exonerate the innocent, or settle legal disputes. For the average citizen or adventurer, legal institutions and the judicial process are as difficult to navigate as any mystifying forest or labyrinthine dungeon. It is your job not only to translate esoteric laws to the layman, but to guide them through virtually any system of law.

Skill Proficiencies: History and any one of the following skills: Insight, Investigation, or Persuasion

Languages: Two of your choice, typically ones that are commonly spoken in the land where you practice law

Equipment: A bottle of black ink, a quill, a book containing information on the laws and edicts regarding the land where you studied, a license indicating your status as an attorney, a set of fine clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp

Suggested Characteristics

Experienced attorneys have intricate knowledge of laws and most judicial systems, which was acquired through diligent study. The adventuring life doesn’t suit most attorneys, since their duties normally require a good measure of stability and consistency. An attorney who becomes an adventurer typically does so out of necessity, or because they are driven to do the job that they feel the law has failed to perform. That said, there are some professionals who travel to offer their services across the land, looking to profit from the needy or to earnestly protect them.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I never sign a contract until I’ve read it three times over.
2	I’m always advising my companions against reckless actions, explaining possible, if unlikely, consequences.
3	I enjoy finding loopholes in every rule and law, and then pointing them out or debating them.
4	I like to tell stories about my previous cases. There are so many exciting and weird things I saw in court that I want to talk about!
5	I lord my knowledge of the law over others. The sight of a lawbreaker or accuser squirming as I recite my legal know-how is so satisfying.
6	Until I hear both sides of a dispute, I make a conscious decision to remain impartial. My biases don’t affect me - or so I like to think.
7	I listen attentively to every word in a conversation. If I hear any inconsistency with what a person said before, I’ll interrupt and point it out, even if it’s a bad time to do so.
8	Whenever I enter a new place, I have to learn the rules as soon as possible. The last thing I want is for anyone to get into trouble.

d6	Ideal
1	Justice for All. All people deserve a fair trial, no matter their wealth or status. (Good)
2	Order. Without laws, all of civilization will fall apart. (Lawful)
3	Conviction. If I believe I’m right, then I must use any means at my disposal to get the verdict I need. (Chaotic)
4	Greed. Desperate clients means easy money. I’ll squeeze my clients of every copper, even if it ruins them. (Evil)
5	Obligation. My job is to pursue the truth to the best of my ability. Nothing more, nothing less. (Neutral)
6	Reform. The current legal system of my land is in serious need of change. (Any)

d6	Bond
1	I was saved from certain doom thanks to the diligence of my representing attorney. I strive to follow their example.
2	The people in my community suffer injustice every day. I’ll make sure they’re treated with the fairness they deserve.
3	Someone close to me suffered from a terrible crime, and the law failed to bring them justice. As I live, I will find it for them.
4	I was falsely accused of a crime and did time in prison. Now that I’m out, I want to make sure no one suffers the same fate as me.
5	Despite all my efforts, one of my clients, who I fully believe is innocent, was convicted. The guilt from my failure weighs heavily on me.
6	The gruesome details of a past case haunt me to this day.

d6	Flaw
1	I can’t, for the life of me, tell a lie.
2	I fabricated a piece of evidence for a trial and won. If anyone finds out, I could lose my attorney’s license - or worse.
3	I can’t stand losing an argument. I would rather be right than be admired.
4	I take every failure personally. If I discover even a tiny mistake in my work, I begin to panic.
5	I can’t handle the idea of someone keeping secrets from me.
6	I have trouble trusting criminals. Even a misdemeanor is enough to make me wary.