Librarian

You worked in a library cataloguing books, newspapers, and other written documents. You are intelligent and know a great deal about history in a variety of subjects. You speak properly and clearly but in a soft tone of voice. It may take you awhile to become hostile or angry. You care a lot about things that occurred in the past, and believe the past is what holds secrets to the future.

This is taken from Paul Weber's D&D Character Origins.

Skill Proficiencies: History, Insight

Tool Proficiencies: Any two gaming sets

Languages: 3 additional standard languages

Equipment: 5 books of your choice, spectacles, an ink pen, 10 sheets of paper, 10 sheets of parchment, a scroll case, common clothes, a colored cloak of your choosing, and a pouch containing 8 gp.

Suggested Characteristics

Librarians are typically well-mannered, quiet, and gentile beings that like to keep to themselves but share a wealth of information and knowledge to those they encounter. They are organized and don't often interfere with matters that don't concern them. Most Librarians prefer the company of a good book instead of going out to taverns or other populated and loud environments.

d8	Personality Trait
1	I'm quiet and tend to be humble. Often keeping to myself.
2	When I fight I prefer to fight with words over using my fists. I can't refuse a good verbal debate.
3	I'm organized with my thoughts as well as my property and equipment.
4	I don't like breaking from the norm and I always have to have a book with me.
5	Puzzles and riddles intrigue me and I take pleasure when it comes to problem solving.
6	My conversations are usually dull but filled with interesting facts or information I've recently read.
7	I prefer the company of educated and intelligent people like myself.
8	I speak with sophistication and a sense of intelligence.

d6	Ideal
1	Logic: Intelligence will always overcome physical strength. (neutral)
2	Twisted: Others need to be permanently silenced. (evil)
3	Power: Knowledge is the key to dominating and controlling ones enemies. (chaotic)
4	Community: Societies cannot function without laws, regulations, and rules. (lawful)
5	Greater Good: Knowledge should only be used for good. (good)
6	Tradition: Through the history of others, we can avoid mistakes in the future. (any)

d6	Bond
1	I still have the first book I've ever read.
2	I'm seeking out a unique and rare collection of books to add to the library.
3	I idolize a specific author and dream of meeting them.
4	The library I worked at burned to the ground, I'm seeking to rebuild and restock its contents.
5	I dream of venturing to the worlds biggest library.
6	I founded the library where I worked.

d6	Flaw
1	Loud noises drive me crazy and make me angry and or hostile.
2	My concentration is easily broken.
3	I'm easily influenced by the opposite sex.
4	I repeat information that I've retained so often, that I unintentionally spill secrets.
5	I spend most of my wealth on things that make me appear wealthy and fancy.
6	I'll do anything to get my hands on a rare book.