While you possess the training of a fighter, you also hold the knowledge of the levels of scholars. People around you may know you for one aspect over the other, however, you gain high respect for possessing both wits and physical prowess. Despite this, some adventurers with this duality training can find it hard to fit in either social circle, but they preserve in order to achieve their destiny.
- Skill Proficiencies: Athletics, History
- Tool Proficiencies: One type of artisan’s tools, Calligrapher's Supplies
- Languages: Two of your choice.
- Equipment: A set of artisan’s tools (one of your choice), a leather-bound journal, a small knife, one trinket of special significance, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 15 gp
To determine your favoured knowledge training, roll a d6 or choose from the options in the table below.
| d6 | Favoured Knowledge |
|---|---|
| 1 | History |
| 2 | Battle Tactics and Strategies |
| 3 | Myths and Legends |
| 4 | Religion and Faiths |
| 5 | Alchemy and Arcana |
| 6 | Flora, Fauna and Nature Studies |
Even with the knowledge you possess and continue to learn over time, however, if you don't know particular information, you would be able to provide your best-educated guess or know whom/where to obtain said knowledge (such as a library, scriptorium, university, or a sage or other learned person or creature).
Suggested Characteristics
Being both a fighter and a well-learned individual, the Scholarly Hero's characteristics reflect this duality of skills. Dedicated to scholarly pursuits, dedicated to improving their physical prowess - they value both aspects greatly.
| d6 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I tend to forget that those around me don't understand particular words and phrases I use and have to use common terminology. |
| 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 | I would risk life and limb to save those I care for. |
| 5 | I’m willing to listen to every side of an argument before I make my own judgment. |
| 6 | By growing up around guards and soldiers, I have become desensitized to violence. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Knowledge. The path to power and self-improvement is through knowledge and methodic training. (Neutral) |
| 2 | Beauty. What is beautiful points us beyond itself toward what is true. (Good) |
| 3 | Logic. Emotions must not cloud our logical thinking or actions. (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 this life is the betterment of oneself, mentally and physically. (Any) |
| d4 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | I aim to protect and preserve knowledge |
| 2 | I aim to be an example to others who want to be educated but well trained fighters. |
| 3 | I’ve been searching my whole life for the answer to a certain question. |
| 4 | I aim to uphold my father's legacy and our family name. |
| d4 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sometimes I find the promise of information too tempting. |
| 2 | I can be overbearing with my knowledge and fear it will drive others away from me. |
| 3 | I fear one day my physical state will overpower my rational one, and I may cause harm to those a care for. |
| 4 | I speak without really thinking through my words, invariably insulting others. |