You learned very early on that there was something very different about you. Whatever town you grew up in, chances are you were the outcast, known for your eccentricities, rumpled appearance, and poor manners. You were far too driven by your own obsessions to mind the isolation though, and anyways, most of the townspeople were dull as livestock. However, the people all knew where to turn when they needed your specific skill set.
Whether it be investigation, a perfect rendition of Odakor's sonata in D minor, your encyclopedic knowlege of the migratory habits of a problem beast, or some concoction of these, you were the crazy person for the job.
- Skill Proficiencies: Investigation, perception
- Tool Proficiencies: Any one crafting kit, gaming set, or musical instrument from the list below
- Languages: One of your choice
- Equipment: A set of rumpled, oddly matched clothing, a journal stuffed with your notes on various subjects, a pipe and tobacco, and a small pack containing tools for your research or investigations.
Though you may have multiple fields of expertise there is one driving obsession that fills you mind. Choose one below.
| d8 | Obsession |
|---|---|
| 1 | Investigation |
| 2 | The habits of one kind of creature (I.E goblinoids, fey, etc) |
| 3 | Musical theory |
| 4 | History |
| 5 | Anthropology |
| 6 | Engineering |
| 7 | Art |
| 8 | Magical theory |
The quiet seclusion of your secluded studies gave you access to a unique and powerful discovery. The exact nature of this revelation depends on the nature of your seclusion. It might be a great truth about the cosmos, the deities, the powerful beings of the outer planes, or the forces of nature. It could be the location of a site that no one else has ever seen. You might have uncovered a fact that has long been forgotten, or unearthed knowledge of some relic of the past that could rewrite history.
Work with your DM to determine the details of your discovery and its impact on the campaign.
Suggested Characteristics
Most eccentric savants are well suited to a life of seclusion, whereas others chafe against it and long for company, but lack the social aptitude to make friends or live in a place where finding someone stimulating enough to hold your fascination is unlikely. Whether they embrace solitude or long to escape it, the solitary life shapes their attitudes and ideals.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I often speak as if I am alone, even if I am not. |
| 2 | I am utterly serene, even in the face of disaster. |
| 3 | I move from subject to subject with baffling rapidity. |
| 4 | I recognize others suffering on a theoretical level, this inability for actual empathy doesn't stop me from wanting to make it better. |
| 5 | I’m oblivious to etiquette and social expectations. |
| 6 | I can't abide a mystery. |
| 7 | I often get lost in my own thoughts and contemplation, becoming oblivious to my surroundings. |
| 8 | I have superstitions that must be upheld. These may include wearing socks that don't match, always keeping important items in my left jacket pocket, wearing a sleeping cap while thinking, or any number of oddities. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Greater Good. My gifts are meant to be shared with all, not used for my own benefit. (Good) |
| 2 | Logic. Emotions must not cloud our sense of what is right and true, or our logical thinking. (Lawful) |
| 3 | Free Thinking. Inquiry and curiosity are the pillars of progress. (Chaotic) |
| 4 | Power. Solitude and contemplation are paths toward mystical or magical power. (Evil) |
| 5 | Live and Let Live. Meddling in the affairs of others only causes trouble. (Neutral) |
| 6 | Self-Knowledge. If you know yourself, there’s nothing left to know. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | Nothing is more important than my research |
| 2 | I have an object that is an absolute perfect specimen of it's type. The perfection gives me comfort and causes anxiety in equal measure. |
| 3 | I’m still seeking the enlightenment I pursued in my seclusion, and it still eludes me. |
| 4 | I wish to find the one person who can stimulate me on an intellectual level, until then I will settle for those that don't actively annoy me. |
| 5 | Should my discovery come to light, it could bring ruin to the world. |
| 6 | My isolation gave me great insight into a great evil that only I can believe exists. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | Now that I’ve entered the wide world, I enjoy its delights a little too much. |
| 2 | I speak to myself. Only to myself. Others just need to keep up. |
| 3 | I rigidly adhere to a logical philosophy of good and bad. Empathy never factors into my decisions. |
| 4 | I let my need to win arguments overshadow friendships and harmony. |
| 5 | I’d risk too much to uncover a lost bit of knowledge. |
| 6 | I have an addiction that I believe opens my mind to thoughts I couldn't otherwise access. |
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