You ply your trade to invent and build useful creations. Many an engineers get their start and training from military service, as any military worth its salt will invest in technology as a means to gain an advantage. You may also have learned your knowledge from a mentor, or even taught yourself. One thing is for sure
When you choose this background, work with your Dungeon Master to determine the specifics of your engineering background, origin and prior inventions. Use of this background will also be setting specific.
- Skill Proficiencies: Skill Proficiencies: Arcana, Investigation
- Tool Proficiencies: Tool Proficiencies: Two artisans tools of your choice
- Equipment: Equipment: Two tool kits you chose for your background, compass, a notebook filled with your notes, a set of fine clothes, and a belt pouch with 10 gp.
|
D6 |
Specialty |
|
1 |
Vehicles(Air) |
|
2 |
Electrical |
|
3 |
Steam |
|
4 |
Vehicles(Land) |
|
5 |
Vehicles(Water) |
|
6 |
Structural |
Work with your DM on your specialty the list above is only an example of a few.
As a professional engineer, you have built a network of colleagues who cooperate (at least somewhat) on projects. When you need assistance, you may utilize this network. Your colleagues aren’t likely to drop everything to come to your aid as they have projects of their own so don’t expect an immediate response. It’s also important to remember rule number 1 of networking: your colleagues aren’t only a means to an end. A working relationship is a two way street and a favor goes a long way to getting someone to help you. Depending on the favor you ask for, your colleague may want a specialized piece of information that only you possess.
In addition to this informal network, your colleagues meet infrequently to collaborate and share recent discoveries at conferences. In addition to fellow scientists and engineers, other prominent members of society frequent these events. This makes them a perfect place to gather new allies or colleagues.
Suggested Characteristics
Engineers tend to be logical and methodical when it comes to problem solving. The nature of their work often leads to competition and many are very secretive about their inventions. Engineers who don’t have any qualms about questionable activities will try to steal their colleague’s work.
|
D8 |
Personality Trait |
|
1 |
My projects are never finished until every part is absolutely perfect. |
|
2 |
I like to talk at length about my profession. |
|
3 |
I take apart mostly anything that isn’t bolted down, then hide the pieces that I can’t put back in place. |
|
4 |
I am easily excited, whether because of a discovery or simply good news. |
|
5 |
I protect my work with my life and will give it up only as a last resort. |
|
6 |
I’ve spent so much time hidden in books and my lab that I am horribly awkward in social situations. |
|
7 |
I often build up the difficulty of a problem so I will get more praise when I solve it. |
|
8 |
I’m well known for my work, and I want to make sure everyone appreciates it. I’m always taken aback when people haven’t heard of me. |
|
D6 |
Ideal |
|
1 |
Cooperation. Knowledge should be shared for the betterment of all. (Good) |
|
2 |
Determination. Nothing should impede the growth of knowledge, least of all mortal laws. (Chaotic) |
|
3 |
Entitlement. I should take credit for other’s ideas. After all, I would have thought of them eventually. (Evil) |
|
4 |
Logical. Emotions must not cloud our sense of what is right and true, or our logical thinking. (Lawful) |
|
5 |
Obligation. It is my duty to ensure that my inventions are never used for evil purposes. (Good) |
|
6 |
Aspiration. I seek to win the approval of my mentor and compare my accomplishments to theirs. (Any) |
|
D6 |
Bond |
|
1 |
My laboratory is the only place I truly feel safe and I would do anything to preserve it. |
|
2 |
My life’s work is a series of papers written about a specific topic. |
|
3 |
I discovered something dangerous that should never fall into the wrong hands. |
|
4 |
I owe my career to a wealthy patron who funded my work. |
|
5 |
I will do anything to prove myself superior to my hated rival. |
|
6 |
My greatest accomplishment was stolen from me and I will get revenge. |
|
D6 |
Flaw |
|
1 |
I often forget that some people don’t have my intellect and schooling, so I sometimes speak in terms too complicated for them to understand. |
|
2 |
I am all but obsessed with my work and let it get in the way of even my closest relationships. |
|
3 |
I overlook obvious solutions in favor of more complicated ones. |
|
4 |
I’m only concerned with making more money. I’d sell my sister if I could. |
|
5 |
I am wary of anyone whose intelligence rivals my own. Everywhere I go, I’m surrounded by rivals. |
|
6 |
I am easily distracted by the promise of information. |
Comments