You've spent your life trying to unlock the secrets of the universe and discovering how everything connects, because you know it all connects somehow. Countless hours spent in the basement connecting events with a single thread. You know there are bigger forces at work and you can't truly trust anyone.
- Skill Proficiencies: Investigation, Perception, History
- Languages: Two of your choice
- Equipment: A bottle of black ink, a quill, a small knife, a set of common clothes, and a pouch containing 5 gp
Specialty
To determine the nature of your scholarly training, roll a d8 or choose from the options in the table below.
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Specialty |
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1
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Alchemist
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2
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Astronomer
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3
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Discredited academic
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4
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Researcher
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5
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Wizard’s apprentice
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6
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Scribe
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Feature: Researcher
When you attempt to learn or recall a piece of lore, if you do not know that information, you often know where and from whom you can obtain it. Usually, this information comes from a library, scriptorium, university, or a sage or other learned person or creature. Your DM might rule that the knowledge you seek is secreted away in an almost inaccessible place, or that it simply cannot be found. Unearthing the deepest secrets of the multiverse can require an adventure or even a whole campaign.
Suggested Characteristics
Conspiracy Theorists are known by their extensive amount of obscure knowledge and the lengths they are willing to go for the truth. Devoted to this pursuit of truth, a true theorist values knowledge highly—sometimes in its own right, sometimes as a means toward other ideals.
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Personality Trait |
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1
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I speak really fast about my theories, assuming everyone can keep up.
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2
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I’ve read every book in the world’s greatest libraries—or I like to boast that I have.
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3
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I’m used to helping out those who aren’t as smart as I am, and I patiently explain anything and everything to others.
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4
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There’s nothing I like more than a good mystery.
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5
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I’m willing to listen to every side of an argument before I make my own judgment.
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6
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I … speak … slowly … when talking … to idiots, … which … almost … everyone … is … compared … to me.
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7
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I am horribly, horribly awkward in social situations.
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8
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I’m convinced that people are always trying to steal my secrets.
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Ideal |
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1
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Knowledge. The path to power and self-improvement is through knowledge. (Neutral)
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2
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Improvement. The pursuit for the truth can be used to better society. (Good)
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3
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Logic. Emotions must not cloud our logical thinking. (Lawful)
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4
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No Limits. Nothing should stop you from the discovery of the truth. (Chaotic)
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5
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Power. Uncovering the ultimate truth is the way to conquer and attain power. (Evil)
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6
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Self-Improvement. The goal of a life of investigation and knowledge is the betterment of oneself. (Any)
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Bond |
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1
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I witnessed something inexplicable, but it got covered up
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2
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For my entire life, I've always known there was more than what I've been told.
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3
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Someone I cared about went missing, I know there must be some bigger reasoning for it
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4
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I never believed in such outlandish things until I saw something outlandish with my own eyes
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5
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I’ve been searching my whole life for the answer to a certain question.
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6
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Everything has to be connected somehow, or else what's the point?
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Flaw |
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1
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I am easily distracted by the promise of information.
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2
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Most people scream and run when they see a demon. I stop and take notes on its anatomy.
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3
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I am willing to sacrifice myself or others in my pursuit of the truth.
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4
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I can't trust anyone
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5
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I find connections in everything... even when they don't exist
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6
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I can’t keep a secret to save my life, or anyone else’s.
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