You spent years learning the complexities of the humanoid body. You scoured manuscripts, studied scrolls, and listened to the greatest experts on non-magical healing techniques. Your efforts have made you a master in aiding the sickly and the wounded.
- Skill Proficiencies: [skill]Medicine, [skill] Insight
- Tool Proficiencies: [tool]Herbalism kit
- Languages: One of your choice
- Equipment: A bottle of black ink, a quill[/item], a licence to practice medicine[/item], a letter of thanks from a past patient, a set of fine clothes, a leather bag containing surgical tools (scalpels, needle and thread etc)[/item], and a pouch containing 10 gp
To determine the nature of your medical training, roll a d8 or choose from the options in the table below.
| d8 | Specialty |
|---|---|
| 1 | Psychologist |
| 2 | Combat medic |
| 3 | Infectiologist |
| 4 | Medicine man |
| 5 | Doctor in training |
| 6 | Hematologist |
| 7 | Religious healer |
| 8 | Surgeon |
It is generally frowned upon to slay a doctor, and so, due to your profession, intelligent creatures are likely to spare you or overlook minor transgressions you make. You may also be asked to heal members of the community or aid others in exchange for gold or forgiveness.
Additionally, you may use intelligence instead of wisdom when determining your [skill]medicine skill.
Suggested Characteristics
Doctors are defined by their medical careers, and their characteristics reflect this life of healing. Devoted to medical pursuits, a doctor values knowledge highly—sometimes in its own right, sometimes as a means toward other ideals.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I speak in a calm and controlled manner to put those I'm talking to at ease. |
| 2 | I am always intrigued by the possibility of progressing my medical knowledge. |
| 3 | I’m used to helping out those who are horrifically injured, and so I am desensitized to gore. |
| 4 | I often come off as cold to those who do not know me. |
| 5 | Doctor-patient confidentiality is vital in my line of work, and so I keep many secrets as a result. |
| 6 | I often end up speaking in medical terms that most people don't understand. |
| 7 | I am driven to ensure the health of those around me, leading me to press people about their health. |
| 8 | I have had to give unfortunate diagnoses' many times, desensitizing me to the emotion of such news. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Professionalism. Every patient should be treated fairly and equally. (Neutral) |
| 2 | Mercy. Everyone deserves the best chance of survival. (Good) |
| 3 | Logic. Emotions must not cloud the best course of treatment. (Lawful) |
| 4 | No Limits. No rules or regulations will stop me from doing what's best for my patient. (Chaotic) |
| 5 | Knowledge. Sometimes it is better to study sickness spreading than to immediately stop it. (Evil) |
| 6 | Aiding the sick. The goal of a doctor is to help their patient to the best of their ability. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | It is my duty to protect my patients. |
| 2 | I have medical knowledge that could be easily misused the wrong hands. |
| 3 | I work to preserve a hospital, surgery, shelter, or monastery. |
| 4 | My life’s work is a series of texts related to a specific field of study. |
| 5 | I’ve been searching my whole life for the cure to a certain condition. |
| 6 | I sacrificed my future to help others. I hope to do great deeds to justify my choice. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am easily distracted by the promise of information. |
| 2 | Most people scream and run when they see blood and bile. I stop and take notes on its causes. |
| 3 | Helping the many is worth the needs of the few. |
| 4 | I often place myself in harm's way in order to aid others. |
| 5 | I speak without really thinking through my words, invariably insulting others. |
| 6 | I may keep someone's secrets, even if they would help those around me. |
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