You are an apothecary. Skilled in the art of healing. You do your best to make sense of bodies and its overhaul health. A specialist in minerals, chemicals, oils and salts derived form plants. In some places your profession is frowned upon as a result of nefarious individuals out for their own personal greed or a desire to harm others.
- Skill Proficiencies: Medicine, Nature
- Tool Proficiencies: Pick one Alchemist's Supplies, Herbalism Kit, or Poisoner's Kit
- Languages: One of your choice
- Equipment: A set of tools you are proficient with, a set of traveler's clothes, a belt pouch containing 15 gp, a book
Feature: Alchemy
As a practiced apothecary, you have extensive knowledge of the bodies, health, herbs, chemicals, oils and salts that go into making your medicines and poisons. Your experience and knowledge allows you to identify these ingredients and assess their quality, whether you are foraging in the forest for herbs or browsing goods at a local shop. You are also adept at discerning the nature of various potions, elixirs, poisons, and tinctures.
Suggested Characteristics
The ancient art of Alchemy attracts a certain types of personalities, some benevolent while others are malevolent. Still others may secret away knowledge. An apothecary's bonds and flaws derive from their research and past's.
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I'll settle for nothing less than perfection.
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2
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I misuse long words in an attempt to sound smarter.
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3
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I'm a snob who looks down on those who can't appreciate fine art.
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4
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I'm well known for my work, and I want to make sure everyone appreciates it. I'm always taken aback when people haven't heard of me.
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5
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I feel tremendous empathy for all who suffer.
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6
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I am working on a grand philosophical theory and love sharing my ideas.
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7
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I'm convinced that people are always trying to steal my secrets.
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8
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I...speak...slowly...when talking...to idiots...which...almost...everyone...is...compared...to me.
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Ideal |
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Creativity. I never run the same con twice. (Chaotic)
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Logic. Emotions must not cloud our sense of what is right and true, or our logical thinking. (Lawful)
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3
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People. I'm loyal to my friends, not to any ideals, and everyone else can take a trip down the Styx for all I care. (Neutral)
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Charity. I always try to help those in need, no matter what the personal cost. (Good)
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Greed. I will do whatever it takes to become wealthy. (Evil)
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Aspiration. I work hard to be the best there is at my craft. (Any)
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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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My ill-gotten gains go to support my family.
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3
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The workshop where I learned my trade is the most important place in the world to me.
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4
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I have an ancient text that holds terrible secrets that must not fall into the wrong hands.
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5
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I work to preserve a library, university, scriptorium, or monastery.
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I sold my soul for knowledge. I hope to do great deeds and win it back.
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Flaw |
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I am suspicious of strangers and suspect the worst of them.
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2
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I'm always in debt. I spend my ill-gotten gains on decadent luxuries faster than I bring them in.
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3
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I can't resist swindling people who are more powerful than me.
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4
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I turn tail and run when things go bad.
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5
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I'm a sucker for a pretty face.
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6
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I am dogmatic in my thoughts and philosophy.
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