You were sent away from your homeland to study the greatest strides of enchantment and technology, all so that you may one day return with a wealth of knowledge.
You studied constructs, machinery, and the infusion of magic with the material sciences of the world. Your efforts indeed made you a masterful student, but not without disillusionment. You left the scholarly path before becoming the person your parents, family, village, or city had hoped for.
- Skill Proficiencies: History, Investigation
- Tool Proficiencies: Tinker's Tools
- Languages: Two of your choice, which pertain to your location of study.
- Equipment: A bottle of black ink, a quill, a music box, a letter from your old home, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp
To determine the nature of your scholarly training, roll a d8 or choose from the options in the table below.
| d4 | Specialty |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alchemist |
| 2 | Artillerist |
| 3 | Machinist |
| 4 | Researcher |
When you encounter an invention that sparks the old childhood curiosity of your past, you can attempt to observe how it's used, determine its purpose, or attempt to recreate it. You have advantage on an intelligence check when required and the DM allows it.
Your DM might rule that the knowledge you seek is beyond your comprehension. Reverse engineering some items can require an adventure or even a whole campaign. Please be kind to your DM.
Spell List
| Spell Level | Spells |
|---|---|
| Cantrip | mending, prestidigitation |
Suggested Characteristics
Sages are defined by their extensive studies, and their characteristics reflect this life of study. Devoted to scholarly pursuits, a sage values knowledge highly—sometimes in its own right, sometimes as a means toward other ideals.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I use polysyllabic words that convey the impression of great erudition. |
| 2 | I’ve read every book in the world’s greatest 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 … speak … slowly … when talking … to idiots, … which … almost … everyone … is … compared … to me. |
| 7 | I am horribly, horribly awkward in social situations. |
| 8 | I’m convinced that people are always trying to steal my secrets. |
| 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) |
| d5 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I have an ancient text that holds terrible secrets that must not fall into the wrong hands. |
| 2 | I work to preserve a library, university, scriptorium, or monastery. |
| 3 | My life’s work is a series of tomes related to a specific field of lore. |
| 4 | I’ve been searching my whole life for the answer to a certain question. |
| 5 | I sold my soul for knowledge. I hope to do great deeds and win it back. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am easily distracted by the promise of information. |
| 2 | Many people ignore or avoid bothering constructs. I stop and scheme how I might disassemble it. |
| 3 | Unlocking an ancient mystery is worth the price of a civilization. |
| 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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