Undermountain has created the need for the guilds, groups with set goals and aligned purpose. This guild is one of those created for a specific purpose. To find and record all feats of magical prowess in Undermountain and find the purpose of Undermountain.
- Skill Proficiencies: Arcana and your choice of one from: Investigation, or History
- Tool Proficiencies: Calligrapher's Supplies
- Languages: Draconic and one other language of your choice.
- Equipment: A Signet ring bearing the emblem of your guild, a blank book, a set Calligrapher's Supplies, a Crystal, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 10 gp.
As a guild member of one of the Undermountain Guilds, you openly display either a badge, insignia, or signet ring of your guild. In Undermountain, you are protected and bound by the laws of the charter.
1. You may not openly attack members of any guild that has signed the Undermountain Guild Charter.
2. You are protected from attacks by members of any guild that has signed the Undermountain Guild Charter.
3. You have the ability to be backed by your guild, financially. Normal starting gold limit is 400gp, but with a guild backing you, your limits may be higher or get extra equipment.
4. You obey the tenets set forth by your Guild Leader or Council.
5. You may be asked to join a group comprised of one or many different guilds' members, the group must elect a party leader to give the party a focused direction or directive.
Suggested Characteristics
Use the tables for the sage background below as the basis for your traits and motivations, modifying the entries when appropriate to suit your identity as a guild agent.
Your bond might be associated with other members of your guild, or a location or an object that is important to your faction. The ideal you strive for is probably in keeping with the tenets and principles of your guild, but might be more personal in nature.
| d8 | Personality Trait |
|---|---|
| 1 | I use polysyllabic words that convey the impression of great erudition. |
| 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 | There’s nothing I like more than a good mystery. |
| 5 | I’m willing to listen to every side of an argument before I make my own judgment. |
| 6 | I … speak … slowly … when talking … to idiots, … which … almost … everyone … is … compared … to me. |
| 7 | I am horribly, horribly awkward in social situations. |
| 8 | I’m convinced that people are always trying to steal my secrets. |
| d6 | Ideal |
|---|---|
| 1 | Knowledge. The path to power and self-improvement is through knowledge. (Neutral) |
| 2 | Beauty. What is beautiful points us beyond itself toward what is true. (Good) |
| 3 | Logic. Emotions must not cloud our logical thinking. (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 a life of study is the betterment of oneself. (Any) |
| d6 | Bond |
|---|---|
| 1 | It is my duty to protect my students. |
| 2 | I have an ancient text that holds terrible secrets that must not fall into the wrong hands. |
| 3 | I work to preserve a library, university, scriptorium, or monastery. |
| 4 | My life’s work is a series of tomes related to a specific field of lore. |
| 5 | I’ve been searching my whole life for the answer to a certain question. |
| 6 | I sold my soul for knowledge. I hope to do great deeds and win it back. |
| d6 | Flaw |
|---|---|
| 1 | I am easily distracted by the promise of information. |
| 2 | Most people scream and run when they see a demon. I stop and take notes on its anatomy. |
| 3 | Unlocking an ancient mystery is worth the price of a civilization. |
| 4 | I overlook obvious solutions in favor of complicated ones. |
| 5 | I speak without really thinking through my words, invariably insulting others. |
| 6 | I can’t keep a secret to save my life, or anyone else’s. |
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