You have been highly trained in mystical lore of the multiverse and the critical thinking needed to analyze anything. Your master was methodical in teaching you as much as he could about how devices work and how they are constructed. You have studied to identify the substances of which matter is composed. You have learned the properties and ways in which substances interact, combine, change, and the use of these processes to form new substances. With these teachings, you have become an expert craftsman and a learned journeyman.
- Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, Investigation
- Tool Proficiencies: Alchemist's Supplies, Tinker's Tools
- Languages: None
- Equipment: A set of traveler’s clothes, a set of alchemist's supplies or a set of tinker's tools, a book of lore, and a belt pouch containing 5 gold.
Feature: Inventor
When you attempt to recall a piece of crafting lore or invent something new, you can spend time researching to figure out how to accomplish it. This research often comes from a library, a scriptorium, a sage, a university, a master craftsman, a guild, some other learned person or creature, and sometimes from within your own mind. Your DM might rule that the knowledge you seek is secreted away in an almost inaccessible place, or that it simply cannot be found. Discovering a formula for a new invention can require an adventure or even a whole campaign.
Suggested Characteristics
The Artificer is devoted to its craft. They are intense in their efforts at creation and learning new lore and techniques. Some so much so that they become obsessed with their creations.
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Personality Trait |
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I use polysyllabic words that convey the impression of great erudition.
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2
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I’ve read every book on crafting ever written—or I like to boast that I have.
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3
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I’m used to helping out those who aren’t as smart as I am, and I patiently explain anything and everything to others.
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4
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There’s nothing I like more than discovering a new invention.
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5
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I’m willing to listen to every side of an argument before I make my own judgment.
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6
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I … speak … slowly … when talking … to idiots, … which … almost … everyone … is … compared … to me.
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7
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I am horribly, horribly awkward in social situations.
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8
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I’m convinced that people are always trying to steal my secrets.
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Ideal |
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Knowledge. The path to power and self-improvement is through knowledge. (Neutral)
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2
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Beauty. What is beautiful points us beyond itself toward what is true. (Good)
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3
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Logic. Emotions must not cloud our logical thinking. (Lawful)
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4
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No Limits. Nothing should fetter the infinite possibility inherent in all existence. (Chaotic)
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5
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Power. Knowledge is the path to power and domination. (Evil)
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6
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Self-Improvement. The goal of a life of study is the betterment of oneself. (Any)
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Bond |
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It is my duty to protect my students.
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2
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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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3
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I work to preserve a library, university, scriptorium, or monastery.
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4
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My life’s work is a series of tomes related to a specific field of lore.
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5
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I’ve been searching my whole life for the answer to a certain question.
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6
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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 easily distracted by the promise of invention.
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2
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Most people scream and run when they see a demon. I stop and take notes on its anatomy.
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3
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Unlocking an ancient mystery is worth the price of a civilization.
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4
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I overlook obvious solutions in favor of complicated ones.
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5
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I speak without really thinking through my words, invariably insulting others.
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6
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I can’t keep a secret to save my life, or anyone else’s.
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