For as long as you can remember, you have had a passion for discovering the secrets of past civilizations. Your curiosity may have led you to spend many late nights researching and engaging with ancient tomes and scholarly musings, or you may have decided to traverse the land to explore ancient cities and lost dungeons, digging in search of arcane relics. The artifacts and lore that you uncovered became your proudest accomplishments, and you knew it was your responsibility to share these discoveries with the world.
As a curator, you serve as a keeper of history, preserving records of the past that may have otherwise been lost to time. Your collection has served to expand your own knowledge while also educating those around you. The artifacts and lore that are in your collection are precious - as a result of their physical or cultural worth - and it is your role to ensure their safety and upkeep.
- Skill Proficiencies: History, plus your choice of one from among Arcana, Investigation, and Religion
- Languages: Two of your choice
- Equipment: A set of fine clothes, a writing set (a leather-bound journal, a quill and ink), a small knife, a map coded in an unfamiliar language, and a pouch containing 10 gp
Due to the collection that you've amassed and the knowledge generated from your work, you have made quite the name for yourself in the fields of history and lore. While traveling, you have free and easy access to most areas of libraries and universities, though there may be sections containing items too valuable, magical, or secret to permit anyone immediate access.
Archaeologists and researchers are more likely to share information with you as a professional courtesy, and some may even offer supplies to assist in your research or artifacts to be placed in your collection.
Suggested Characteristics
Your collection is your pride and joy, but there's always more knowledge to gain and more relics to be discovered. Whether you seek to solve an ancient puzzle, discover a famed artifact, or simply expand your personal museum, you know that your future is connected to the past. Your motivations may be for the betterment of society or for fame and fortune; you might choose to get your hands dirty while searching historic locations or you may prefer to stay between the pages of a book.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | There's nothing I love more than a good puzzle or mystery. |
| 2 | I’m used to helping out those who aren’t as smart as I am, and I patiently explain anything and everything to others. |
| 3 | I have no qualms about stealing from the dead. |
| 4 | Sometimes I get excited and lose my train of thought, or change subject mid-sentence. |
| 5 | If I want something, I'll do whatever it takes to get my hands on it. |
| 6 | I would rather observe than meddle. |
| 7 | I know that I'm the smartest person in the room - and everyone else should know that, too. |
| 8 | I’m convinced that people are always trying to steal my secrets. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Tradition. The stories, legends, and songs of the past must never be forgotten. (Lawful) |
| 2 | Greed. I'm only in it for the gold and glory. (Evil) |
| 3 | Discovery. I want to be the first person to discover a lost culture. (Any) |
| 4 | Free Thinking. Inquiry and curiosity are the pillars of progress. (Chaotic) |
| 5 | Preservation. Ancient artifacts and relics should be kept safe and studied carefully. (Neutral) |
| 6 | Respect. Historical sites and relics should be treated with utmost reverence. (Good) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | Something important was taken from me, and I aim to steal it back. |
| 2 | I have an ancient text that holds terrible secrets that must not fall into the wrong hands. |
| 3 | I must carry on with my predecessor's work. |
| 4 | I hope to bring prestige to a library, a museum, or a university. |
| 5 | I have a friendly rival. Only one of us can be the best, and I aim to prove it's me. |
| 6 | My partner disappeared on an expedition some time ago. I'll go to the ends of the earth to find them. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am easily distracted by the promise of information. |
| 2 | I'll do anything to get my hands on something rare or priceless. |
| 3 | Unlocking an ancient mystery is worth the price of a civilization. |
| 4 | I sabotaged a colleague's career so that my career would thrive. |
| 5 | I speak without really thinking through my words, invariably insulting others. |
| 6 | I'd rather create a counterfeit relic than admit that an expedition failed. |
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