You are a clone of one of the most powerful archmagi to have ever lived. Unlike a typical clone, the soul of the archmage never animated the body. Instead, the clone body was discarded and remained dormant for centuries. For some reason, you have awakened not as an empty vessel, but with an identity and morality that is uniquely your own. However, this new life is missing one important thing—a soul. Deep down inside, you feel incomplete, and you desperately wish to create a soul for yourself—but only the gods have that power. You may choose to describe the archmage that you were cloned from—or you may choose from one of the famous archmagi listed below:

• Halaster Blackcloak, ruler of Undermountain.

• Karsus, the wizard whose magic destroyed the Netheril Empire and created the Anauroch desert.

• Acererak, the wizard on the cover of the Dungeon Master’s Guide, before he became a lich.

• Some other wizard known throughout the realms, well known for their momentous deeds

Skill Proficiencies: Arcana and Insight

Languages: Two of your choice

Equipment: A set of common clothes, a belt pouch containing 15 gp

Suggested Characteristics

As the perfect duplicate of an archmage, an Awakened clone possesses the same raw potential as the original. Though they may not choose to study the arcane, they are highly intelligent and have a natural aptitude for magic. An Awakened clone learns with astonishing speed and can master skills quickly, even if their limited experience can make them as naive as children.

d6	Personality Trait
1	I am plagued by dreams and nightmares from a life that I never lived.
2	Life is absurd. Dire circumstances are just about the only things that I take seriously.
3	My lack of background knowledge of the world helps me keep an open mind. For better or worse, I largely hold no prejudices.
4	I am experiencing most things for the first time, which has made me prone to overindulgence.
5	I was “born” into this world with nothing and treasure my few belongings. I take good care of even the most minor trinket.
6	There is no greater joy than that I find in helping others.

d6	Ideal
1	Knowledge. There is always a way to accomplish my goals, so I must learn as much as I can. (Any)
2	Independence. I am confident in my own abilities and need help from no one, least of all the wizard who created me. (Chaotic)
3	Compassion. I am convinced that caring for other people is the key to gaining a soul. (Good)
4	Belonging. Finding my place in a community helps me to forget how different I am. (Any)
5	Objectivity. My feelings of detachment from society are a gift. This impartiality helps me to make the right decisions. (Neutral)
6	Loyalty. My connections to others are few in number but unbreakably strong. (Lawful)

d6	Bond
1	I admire the wizard from whom I was cloned and hope to one day become as adept as they are.
2	I have a close friendship with someone who does not know the secret of my origin.
3	I am indebted to Dynaheir or some other mentor who has taught me most of what I know.
4	I want to make a name for myself by seeking fame and fortune—enough to overshadow even my creator.
5	I am obsessed with history, especially that which concerns my origins, and I research it as much as I can.
6	I resent the wizard who created me and carry a strong grudge against mages in general.

d6	Flaw
1	Even though I try to hide it, I believe myself to be less than whole. I’m not a ‘real’ person.
2	I feel an intense jealousy toward anyone who has led a ‘normal’ life.
3	I am so focused on my quest for a soul that I ignore all else, including the safety of myself and others.
4	I am slow to trust other people to the point where most interpersonal relationships are difficult for me.
5	There are holes in my knowledge of the world that often put me in danger.
6	I sometimes experience identity crises that cause me to confuse myself with my original creator.