You studied at the local university and spent many years becoming a barrister. You are a type of lawyer in common law jurisdictions. You specialise in courtroom advocacy and litigation. Your tasks include taking cases in courts and tribunals, drafting legal pleadings, researching the philosophy, hypothesis and history of law, and giving expert legal opinions. You have some debts to pay off, and you haven't become the famous litigator you plan to be later in life. You plan to travel the realm, learning the various laws and then become so famous, Lords and Ladies will invite you to speak to them when determining how to treat the people with the laws, if not help design the laws for which the people live.
- Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, History, Insight Investigation, Perception orReligion
- Languages: Two of your choice
- Equipment: The barrister robes , a writing kit (small pouch with a quill, ink, folded parchment, and a small penknife), a barrister book on the subject of local laws, Fine clothes and a pouch containing 15 gp
Though others must often endure extensive interviews and significant fees to gain access to even the most common law archives in your law library, you have free and easy access to the majority of the laws.
You have a working knowledge of your local laws and bureaucracy, and you know how to navigate those connections with some ease.
Additionally, you are likely to gain preferential treatment at other libraries across the Realms, as professional courtesy shown to a fellow barrister.
Suggested Characteristics
Use the tables for the modified sage background below as the basis for your traits and motivations, modifying the entries when appropriate to suit your identity as a barrister.
Maybe you serve the the groups protection for law enforcement when your teammates go over the line with local watch.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I use polysyllabic words that convey the impression of great erudition. |
| 2 | I’ve read every law book in the world’s greatest barrister 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 | I am patient when explain the various fees associated with my services. |
| 7 | I am refined and sophisticated, but still enjoy a good tavern brew. No brawling please. |
| 8 | I’m the best barrister your money can buy. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Knowledge. The path to power and self-improvement is through knowledge. (Neutral) |
| 2 | Beauty. What is beautiful points us beyond itself toward what is true. (Good) |
| 3 | Logic. Emotions must not cloud our logical thinking. (Lawful) |
| 4 | No Limits. Nothing should fetter the infinite possibility inherent in all existence. (Chaotic) |
| 5 | Power. Knowledge is the path to power and domination. (Evil) |
| 6 | Self-Improvement. The goal of a life of study is the betterment of oneself. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | It is my duty to protect my clients. |
| 2 | I have information, from different cases, that if pieced together expose some powerful individuals to some very criminal acts. |
| 3 | I work to preserve the law, and that it continues to protect the people. |
| 4 | My life’s work is a series of laws that will one day work to save the people from tyranny of the wicked. |
| 5 | I've been working my entire life on a series of laws based on basic elements of freedom for all of us. |
| 6 | I'll sell my soul, and career, for power and riches. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am easily distracted by the promise of information. |
| 2 | Most people scream and run when they see a demon. I stop and take notes on its unlawful actions. |
| 3 | Making laws work for those who can afford to pay the most is of the utmost importance. |
| 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. |
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