Your father was a toymaker, and his father before him.  You were the envy of every child in the village.  If only they ever knew that you weren't allowed to be a child.  From the day you could hold a tiny hammer, you were taught how to make toys.  You didn't consider yourself as missing out on anything, though.  You found the intricacies of toys and gadgets fascinating, and at times had to be pulled away from the work bench in order to see to mundane activities such as eating, bathing and sleeping. 

Then one day you discovered the arcane.  Your talents seemed to fit in perfectly with the arcane world, though you felt drawn by the mechanics of magic instead of the spiritual.

Skill Proficiencies: Working with small gadgets, your hands and eyes are trained in dealing with small things.  Your research into the arcane has given you a knowledge base that those studying beneath a full mage, or at one of the schools, would be jealous of you.  You are skilled in arcana, investigation, and slight of hand.

Tool Proficiencies: You have worked with a variety of tools and have become proficient with all of them.  You are proficient with Tinker's Tools, Jeweler's Tools, Woodcarving tools, leather working tools, and a glass blower's tools.  You have found that you are even able to use Thieves' Tools.

Languages: You have learned one language, besides common and your native tongue.

Suggested Characteristics

You are very precise in everything you do.  Some might even say that you are too precise and exact, not allowing for even the smallest bit of error.  Some would call you cautious, while others see you as fearful, or even cowardly, but that's because they can't hear the you are measuring cost, effect, and possible outcomes.  You might seem apathetic and unfeeling, but that's mostly because you don't have time for feelings.  Your world is gears, springs, and arcane energies.

d6	Personality Trait
1	I’m used to helping out those who aren’t as smart as I am, and I patiently explain anything and everything to others.
2	There’s nothing I like more than a good mystery.
3	I … speak … slowly … when talking … to idiots, … which … almost … everyone … is … compared … to me.
4	I am horribly, horribly awkward in social situations.
5	I always feel like someone is trying to steal my ideas and inventions.
6	I love sharing my ideas with others, even if they don't want to listen. When I find another inventor, I can't help but talk shop.

d6	Ideal
1	The path to power and self-improvement is through knowledge.
2	My goal in life is to learn skills that would benefit others.
3	Things are done a certain way for a reason.
4	Nothing should fetter the infinite possibility inherent in all existence.
5	Knowledge is the path to power and domination.
6	The goal of a life of study is the betterment of oneself.

d6	Bond
1	I must continue my education to become a well known artificer.
2	I left my father's business with many of his research notes that I intend to expand upon.
3	I will one day create the next great invention.
4	The workshop where I learned my trade is the most important place in the world to me.
5	I owe my father a great debt for forging me into the person I am today.
6	One of my earliest devices led to someone's death, and their memory drives me to perfection.

d6	Flaw
1	Everything I do seems to fall short of my expectations.
2	Often my abilities fall short of my bragging.
3	I’m horribly jealous of anyone who can outshine my handiwork. Everywhere I go, I’m surrounded by rivals.
4	I’ll do anything to get my hands on something rare or priceless.
5	I’m quick to assume that someone is trying to cheat me.
6	I get bored easily, and if nothing is happening I’ll make something happen.